Astral Ltd

Astral announced that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on 21 May 2025, inter alia, have recommended the final dividend of Rs 2.25 per equity Share (i.e. 225%) , subject to the approval of the shareholders.Powered by Capital Market - Live

Net profit of Astral declined 1.27% to Rs 179.30 crore in the quarter ended March 2025 as against Rs 181.60 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2024. Sales rose 3.46% to Rs 1681.40 crore in the quarter ended March 2025 as against Rs 1625.10 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2024. For the full year,net profit declined 4.08% to Rs 523.80 crore in the year ended March 2025 as against Rs 546.10 crore during the previous year ended March 2024. Sales rose 3.39% to Rs 5832.40 crore in the year ended March 2025 as against Rs 5641.40 crore during the previous year ended March 2024. ParticularsQuarter EndedYear EndedMar. 2025Mar. 2024% Var.Mar. 2025Mar. 2024% Var. Sales1681.401625.10 3 5832.405641.40 3 OPM %17.9617.93 -16.2216.28 - PBDT301.20293.80 3 945.90931.20 2 PBT236.40241.30 -2 702.50733.60 -4 NP179.30181.60 -1 523.80546.10 -4 Powered by Capital Market - Live

Astral will hold a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company on 21 May 2025.Powered by Capital Market - Live

The Board of Astral at its meeting held on 17 April 2025 has approved the acquisition of 100% equity share capital of Al-Aziz Plastics for a cash consideration of up to Rs 33 crore. Al-Aziz Plastics is engaged in the business of manufacture of electrofusion fittings, compression fittings, saddles, electrical fittings, Irrigation Sprinklers and Filters, solar fittings, and accessories for the distribution of water, gas, electricity and solar power for last more than 25 years.Powered by Capital Market - Live

On a consolidated basis, the company's net profit shed 0.61% to Rs 112.60 crore on a 1.95% rise in revenue from operations to Rs 1,397 in Q3 FY25 over Q3 FY24. Profit before tax marginally rose to Rs 154.20 crore posted in Q3 FY25 as against Rs 153.90 crore posted in the same period last year. During the quarter, the Earnings Before Depreciation, Interest, Taxes, and Amortization (EBDITA) was at Rs 231.20 crore, up 9.3% as against Rs 211.50 crore in Q3 FY24. EBDITA margin improved 16.5% in Q3 FY25 as against 15.4% in Q3 FY24. The plumbing business reported revenue from operations of Rs 990.10 crore in Q3 FY25, down 0.80% YoY. The paints and adhesives business reported revenue from operation of Rs 406.90 crore in Q3 FY25, up 9.35% YoY. During the quarter, the bathware segment achieved gross sales of Rs. 27.90 crore, compared to Rs. 18.90 crore in the same period last year, resulting in a growth of 47.61%. As of 31 December 2024, consolidated cash (including cash equivalents) and bank balances stood at 290.30 crore. Astral is engaged in the manufacturing of CPVC pipes & fittings. Powered by Capital Market - Live

Net profit of Astral rose 0.53% to Rs 114.10 crore in the quarter ended December 2024 as against Rs 113.50 crore during the previous quarter ended December 2023. Sales rose 1.96% to Rs 1397.00 crore in the quarter ended December 2024 as against Rs 1370.20 crore during the previous quarter ended December 2023. ParticularsQuarter EndedDec. 2024Dec. 2023% Var. Sales1397.001370.20 2 OPM %15.7114.97 - PBDT217.30204.00 7 PBT154.20153.90 0 NP114.10113.50 1 Powered by Capital Market - Live

Astral will hold a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company on 30 January 2025.Powered by Capital Market - Live

Astral announced that its Ghiloth Plant has started to dispatch SWR (Drain master) fittings.Powered by Capital Market - Live

Revenue from operations was at Rs 1,826.12 crore in the second quarter of FY25, up 27.41% as against Rs 1,433.2 crore recorded in Q2 FY24. Profit before tax increased 67.19% to Rs 388.21 crore posted in Q2 FY25 as against Rs 232.19 crore posted in the same period last year. The firm reported expectional items of Rs 307.36 crore in the second quarter of FY25. During the quarter, the Earnings Before Depreciation, Interest, Taxes, and Amortization (EBDITA) was at Rs 218.90 crore, down 6.25% as against Rs 233.50 crore in Q2 FY24. EBDITA margin reduced 16% in Q2 FY25 as against 17.1% in Q2 FY24. The plumbing business reported revenue from operation of Rs 966.40 crore in Q2 FY25, down 1.4% YoY and up 20.6% QoQ. The paints and adhesives business reported revenue from operation of Rs 404 crore in Q2 FY25, up 5.6% YoY. On half year basis, the company's net profit zoomed 106.22% to Rs 8,029.7 crore on 16.44% increase in revenue from operations to Rs 33,764 crore in H1 FY25 over H1 FY24. Astral is engaged in manufacturing of CPVC pipes & fittings. Shares of Astral fell 0.92% to close at Rs 1,789.60 on Thursday, 7 November 2024.Powered by Capital Market - Live

Astral announced that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on 07 November 2024, has recommended a Interim dividend of Rs.1.50 per share (i.e.150%), subject to the approval of the shareholders.Powered by Capital Market - Live