Poddar Pigments Ltd., incorporated on November 11, 1991, is a specialized manufacturer of Color & Additive Masterbatches for dope dyeing of man-made fibers, various plastic applications, and engineering plastics and compounds. The company holds the unique distinction of being the first Indian company to manufacture Masterbatches for dope-dyeing of Polypropylene, Nylon, and Polyester Multi-filament Yarn/Fibers. As an ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certified company, Poddar Pigments has established itself as a key player in the specialty chemicals sector, particularly in the masterbatch industry.
The company is headquartered in Mumbai, India, and is listed on both BSE (BSE Code: 524570) and NSE (NSE Symbol: PODDARMENT), with ISIN number INE371C01013. Over more than three decades, the company has developed expertise in manufacturing products that serve the textile and plastics industries with specialized functional solutions.
The company produces a range of smart products that impart various functionalities to end products, whether textiles or plastics. Its product categories include:
- Masterbatch for Man-Made Fiber
- Masterbatches for Plastic Applications
- Functional and Additive Masterbatches
Poddar Pigments Ltd. engages in the manufacture of fiber-grade masterbatches, producing items for the dope dyeing of man-made fibers, various plastic applications, and engineering plastics and compounds. The company's specialization in dope-dyeing technology makes it a crucial supplier to manufacturers of synthetic fibers and plastic products. Geographically, the company derives the majority of its revenue from India, allowing it to effectively serve the growing Indian textile and plastics manufacturing sectors.
Poddar Pigments' major competitors include Vipul Organics, Bhatia Colour Chem, Chemcrux Enterprises, Shankar Lal Rampal, Asahi Songwon Colors, Aksharchem (I), and Metroglobal. With a Market Cap of ₹293 Cr, and a median market cap of ₹215 Cr for its peers, Poddar Pigments is positioned as one of the larger players in its competitive segment.
Poddar Pigments Limited is the first in India to produce Masterbatches for dope dyeing of Polypropylene, Nylon & Polyester Multifilament Yarn/Fibers. This first-mover advantage in the Indian market has been instrumental in establishing the company's technical expertise and market presence over the years.
- Market Cap: ₹322 Cr (as of recent data)
- The market capitalization is ₹3.31 Billion.
- The market cap has decreased by 6.38% over the last week.
- The company trades on both major Indian exchanges with reasonable liquidity.
- Revenue: ₹368 Cr
- Profit: ₹22.8 Cr
- Sales Growth (5-year): 0.65%
- Return on Equity (3-year): 8.03% _(Note: Text stated 8.03% for 3 years, but also later stated 6.41% as a ratio. Using the text mentioned for 3 years)_
- Stock P/E: 14.1
- Book Value: ₹343
- Dividend Yield (TTM): 1.28% _(Using TTM as stated later)_
- ROCE: 8.54%
- ROE: 6.41%
- Face Value: ₹10.0
- Net Income (Last Quarter): ₹51.41 Million INR
- Net Income (Previous Quarter): ₹49.54 Million INR (a change of 3.76%)
- EBITDA: ₹318.99 Million INR
- EBITDA Margin: 8.66%
- Dividends are paid annually.
- Last Dividend Per Share: 4.00 INR
- Dividend Yield (TTM)%: 1.28%
- Promoter Holding: 62.4%
- The company is almost debt-free, which provides financial stability and flexibility for future growth initiatives. This conservative capital structure approach has helped the company maintain steady operations despite industry challenges.
- All-Time High: ₹476.15 (June 24, 2024)
- All-Time Low: ₹101.00 (March 23, 2020)
- 1-Year Performance: -28.70% decrease
- Volatility: 1.78%
- Beta Coefficient: 0.98 (indicating the stock moves closely with the broader market)
Poddar Pigments Ltd. is scheduled to release its next earnings report on July 24, 2025. This upcoming announcement will provide updated insights into the company's financial performance and business outlook.
- New Appointments: Dharmendra Kumar as Compliance Officer and Yug Mahesshwari as Nodal Officer (effective July 1, 2025).
- Regulatory Compliance: Annual Secretarial Compliance Report confirms full regulatory compliance for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025. These developments indicate the company's commitment to strengthening its governance framework and regulatory compliance.
