Mumbai-based Welspun Corp is focusing on ramping up Sintex, which it acquired in March 2023, targeting multi-fold growth for the plastic water tank manufacturer over the next 4-5 years.
Speaking to CNBC-TV18, Chief Financial Officer Percy Birdy said Welspun is well on track to even exceed its FY24 guidance of topline of around ₹15,000 crore and EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortisation) of ₹1,500 crore.
Welspun Corp, which manufactures steel pipes, tubes and bars, intends to expand its product offerings to include plastic pipes, leveraging the Sintex brand and distribution network.
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Welspun Corp on February 6 reported a consolidated net profit of ₹293.70 crore in the third quarter of the current financial year (Q3FY24) versus ₹23.22 crore in the same quarter last year. The company's total income doubled year-on-year (YoY) to ₹4,758.17 crore from ₹2,410.33 crore. It reported margins of 9.7% in Q3FY24 compared to 6.9% in Q3FY23.
Currently, the company’s order book stands at 575 KMT valued at ₹7,200 crore for India and the US put together, and the company is eyeing 0.5 million tonne in incremental orders in the next 2-3 quarters.
The market capitalisation of Welspun Corp is ₹15,530 crore. The stock has gained nearly 188% over the past year.
(Edited by : Shweta Mungre)