BASF India's Q2 FY 2025-26 Quarterly Results

Result Summary

• BASF India Ltd reported a 4.5% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) increase in its consolidated revenues for the quarter-ended Sep (Q2 FY 2025-26). On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, it witnessed a decline of 4.6%.
• Its expenses for the quarter were up by 6.0% QoQ and down 4.1% YoY.
• The net profit decreased 22.0% QoQ and decreased 16.2% YoY.
• The earnings per share (EPS) of BASF India Ltd stood at 24.8 during Q2 FY 2025-26.

Financial Statments for Q2 FY 2025-26

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Company Overview

BASF India Ltd is a leading chemical company that operates within the chemicals sector. As a subsidiary of BASF SE, the company provides a broad spectrum of products including chemicals, plastics, performance products, crop protection products, and oil & gas. BASF India is known for its innovation and sustainability initiatives, serving a diverse range of industries such as agriculture, automotive, construction, and consumer goods. However, specific recent developments pertaining to BASF India Ltd beyond October 2023 are not available at this time.

Revenue

In Q2FY26, BASF India Ltd reported a total income of ₹4070.17 crores, which represents a 4.5% increase from the previous quarter (Q1FY26) where the total income was ₹3893.68 crores. Compared to the same quarter in the previous year (Q2FY25), there is a decrease of 4.6% from ₹4266.08 crores. The quarter-over-quarter growth suggests an improvement in revenue generation, while the year-over-year decline reflects challenges or market conditions affecting the company's revenue streams. These figures highlight the variability in the company's income over different periods.

Profitability

The company's profitability metrics indicate a decline in Q2FY26. The Profit Before Tax (PBT) decreased to ₹143.50 crores, showing a 23.5% decline from Q1FY26's ₹187.67 crores and a 16.2% decline from Q2FY25's ₹171.19 crores. The Profit After Tax (PAT) for Q2FY26 was ₹107.15 crores, down 22.0% from ₹137.40 crores in Q1FY26 and down 16.2% from ₹127.93 crores in Q2FY25. The Earnings Per Share (EPS) also saw a decrease, registering at ₹24.80 compared to ₹31.70 in Q1FY26 and ₹29.60 in Q2FY25. These declines in profitability metrics reflect the company's current financial challenges.

Operating Metrics

The total expenses for BASF India Ltd in Q2FY26 were ₹3926.67 crores, marking a 6.0% increase from the previous quarter's ₹3706.01 crores. Compared to Q2FY25, there was a 4.1% decrease from ₹4094.89 crores. The tax expense for Q2FY26 was ₹36.35 crores, which is a 27.7% decrease from ₹50.27 crores in Q1FY26 and a 16.0% decrease from ₹43.26 crores in Q2FY25. These figures illustrate significant changes in operating expenses and tax obligations, which have affected the overall financial performance of the company. The increase in expenses from the previous quarter, paired with the decrease in tax expenditure year-over-year, are noteworthy trends in the company's operating metrics.