Paradeep Phosphates Ltd

Neuland Laboratories Ltd, NOCIL Ltd, Pricol Ltd and Fusion Finance Ltd Partly Paidup are among the other losers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 16 May 2025.Paradeep Phosphates Ltd lost 7.69% to Rs 145.25 at 14:47 IST.The stock was the biggest loser in the BSE's 'A' group.On the BSE, 7.53 lakh shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 3.42 lakh shares in the past one month.Neuland Laboratories Ltd tumbled 6.78% to Rs 11066.05. The stock was the second biggest loser in 'A' group.On the BSE, 13857 shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 2102 shares in the past one month.NOCIL Ltd crashed 6.04% to Rs 184.45. The stock was the third biggest loser in 'A' group.On the BSE, 89063 shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 23149 shares in the past one month.Pricol Ltd dropped 5.62% to Rs 438.65. The stock was the fourth biggest loser in 'A' group.On the BSE, 88657 shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 14814 shares in the past one month.Fusion Finance Ltd Partly Paidup plummeted 5.13% to Rs 110. The stock was the fifth biggest loser in 'A' group.On the BSE, 13380 shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 26840 shares in the past one month.Powered by Capital Market - Live

Net profit of Paradeep Phosphates rose 644.33% to Rs 160.03 crore in the quarter ended March 2025 as against Rs 21.50 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2024. Sales rose 55.79% to Rs 3494.02 crore in the quarter ended March 2025 as against Rs 2242.74 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2024. For the full year,net profit rose 452.29% to Rs 551.79 crore in the year ended March 2025 as against Rs 99.91 crore during the previous year ended March 2024. Sales rose 19.40% to Rs 13820.21 crore in the year ended March 2025 as against Rs 11575.12 crore during the previous year ended March 2024. ParticularsQuarter EndedYear EndedMar. 2025Mar. 2024% Var.Mar. 2025Mar. 2024% Var. Sales3494.022242.74 56 13820.2111575.12 19 OPM %9.936.60 -9.085.60 - PBDT286.1084.05 240 1004.23351.50 186 PBT222.9726.24 750 752.42140.83 434 NP160.0321.50 644 551.7999.91 452 Powered by Capital Market - Live

Paradeep Phosphates announced that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on 06 May 2025, has recommended a Final Dividend of Rs.1 per share (i.e.10%), subject to the approval of the shareholders.Powered by Capital Market - Live

Paradeep Phosphates announced that an Extra Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) of the Company will be held on 2 June 2025.Powered by Capital Market - Live

The company will inform once it resumes production. Paradeep Phosphates is primarily engaged in the manufacture of urea, di-ammonium phosphate (DAP), complex fertilizers of NPK grades, and zypmite (a gypsum-based product), having its manufacturing facilities at the port town of Paradeep, District Jagatsinghpur, Odisha, and at Zuari Nagar, Goa. The company is also involved in the trading of fertilizers, ammonia, neutralized phosphogypsum, micronutrients, and other materials. The company caters to the demands of farmers all over the country through its 'Navratna' brand of fertilizers. On a consolidated basis, Paradeep Phosphates's net profit declined 30.25% to Rs 158.75 crore in Q3 FY25 as against Rs 227.63 crore in Q2 FY25. Revenue from operations rose 6.79% to Rs 4,104.92 crore in Q3 FY25 over Q2 FY25. Shares of Paradeep Phosphates shed 0.32% to Rs 91.05 on the BSE.Powered by Capital Market - Live

On a consolidated basis, Paradeep Phosphates's net profit declined 30.25% to Rs 158.75 crore in Q3 FY25 as against Rs 227.63 crore in Q2 FY25. Revenue from operations rose 6.79% to Rs 4,104.92 crore in Q3 FY25 over Q2 FY25. PBT slipped 25.57% to Rs 220.27 crore in Q3 FY25 over Q2 FY25. On a year-on-year basis, the company's consolidated net profit surged 45.74% while total income advanced 58.13% in Q3 FY25. PBT jumped 43.48% YoY. Total expense spiked 59.98% to Rs 3,919.86 crore in the December 2024 quarter. The cost of material consumed was at Rs 2,234.33 crore (up 38.69% YoY), while employee benefit expense stood at Rs 60.69 crore (up 8.64% YoY), and finance cost was at Rs 86.43 crore (down 4.81% YoY). On a nine-month basis, the company's consolidated net profit zoomed 399.63% to Rs 391.96 crore in 9M FY25, compared with Rs 78.41 crore in 9M FY24. Revenue from operations stood at Rs 10,326.19 crore in 9M FY25, up 10.64% year on year. Paradeep Phosphates is primarily engaged in the manufacture of urea, di-ammonium phosphate (DAP), complex fertilizers of NPK grades, and zypmite (a gypsum-based product), having its manufacturing facilities at the port town of Paradeep, District Jagatsinghpur, Odisha, and at Zuari Nagar, Goa. The company is also involved in the trading of fertilizers, ammonia, neutralized phospo gypsum, micronutrients, and other materials. The company caters to the demands of farmers all over the country through its 'Navratna' brand of fertilizers. Powered by Capital Market - Live

Net profit of Paradeep Phosphates rose 45.75% to Rs 158.75 crore in the quarter ended December 2024 as against Rs 108.92 crore during the previous quarter ended December 2023. Sales rose 58.18% to Rs 4104.92 crore in the quarter ended December 2024 as against Rs 2595.03 crore during the previous quarter ended December 2023. ParticularsQuarter EndedDec. 2024Dec. 2023% Var. Sales4104.922595.03 58 OPM %8.1910.89 - PBDT285.09208.67 37 PBT220.27153.51 43 NP158.75108.92 46 Powered by Capital Market - Live

Paradeep Phosphate has signed a MoU with Govt. of Odisha with the purpose to enhance fertilizer production capacity, integrate key raw materials, and invest in renewable energy and sustainability. The company will invest Rs 4,000 crore over five years to increase the Phosphatic Fertiliser Manufacturing capacity in both intermediate and final products including Port/Jetty and infrastructure development. This will escalate the employment capacity directly between 100-150 and indirectly between 700-1000. Alongside, this strategic investment will increase production capacity, reduce environmental impact, and contribute to agricultural growth. The company has a total production capacity of 3 million metric tonnes (MT), including 2.6 million MT of phosphates and 0.4 million MT of urea at its two manufacturing units in Paradeep, Odisha (1.8 million MT) and Zuarinagar, Goa (1.2 million MT). Powered by Capital Market - Live

Paradeep Phosphates will hold a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company on 3 February 2025.Powered by Capital Market - Live

The key equity indices reversed all losses and traded with minor gains in mid-afternoon trade. The Nifty traded above the 24,400 level. PSU Bank shares extended gains for the two trading session. At 14:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, was up 240.78 points or 0.30% to 80,245.82. The Nifty 50 index rose 74.90 points or 0.31% to 24,414.05. In the broader market, the S&P BSE Mid-Cap index rose 0.06% and the S&P BSE Small-Cap index added 0.07%. The market breadth was negative. On the BSE, 1,865 shares rose and 1,920 shares fell. A total of 124 shares were unchanged. Economy: According to the monthly report by the finance ministry, the outlook for the Indian economy is good, underpinned by a stable external sector, positive agricultural outlook, expected improvements in demand supported by the festive season, and the likelihood of an increase in Government spending, which will boost investment activity. However, at the margin, demand conditions in the economy bear watching. Given the overall subdued inflation, barring a few food items, the real price of money may have gone up. The finance ministry maintains that the Indian economy will grow between 6.5% and 7.0% in the current fiscal year. However, risks stem from global factors such as geopolitical conflicts, rising geo-economic fragmentation, uncertainties about the trade policies of major economies and consequent financial market reactions, the report noted. Buzzing Index: The Nifty PSU Bank index rose 2.55% to 6,687.70. The index added 6.42% in the two trading sessions. Indian Bank (up 4.95%), State Bank of India (up 3.52%), Bank of Maharashtra (up 2.89%), Punjab & Sind Bank (up 2.2%), Indian Overseas Bank (up 2.17%), Canara Bank (up 1.85%), Bank of India (up 1.57%), Central Bank of India (up 1.45%), Union Bank of India (up 1.36%) and Bank of Baroda (up 1.33%) edged higher. Numbers to Track: The yield on India's 10-year benchmark federal paper advanced 1.59% to 6.971 as compared with previous close 6.982. In the foreign exchange market, the rupee remained flat against the dollar. The partially convertible rupee was hovering at 84.0775, compared with its close of 84.0775 during the previous trading session. MCX Gold futures for 5 December 2024 settlement rose 0.28% to Rs 78,785. The US Dollar index (DXY), which tracks the greenback's value against a basket of currencies, was down 0.01% to 104.31. The United States 10-year bond yield gained 0.54% to 4.305. In the commodities market, Brent crude for November 2024 settlement added 18 cents or 0.25% to $71.60 a barrel. Stocks in spotlight: Paradeep Phosphates rallied 6.15% after the company's consolidated net profit surged 154.53% to Rs 227.63 crore on 4.37% rise in revenue from operations to Rs 3,843.84 crore in Q2 FY25 over Q2 FY24. RailTel Corporation of India shed 0.16%. The company reported standalone net profit of Rs 72.64 crore in Q2 FY25, up 6.58% as against Rs 68.15 crore posted in Q2 FY24. Revenue from operations stood at Rs 843.49 crore in second quarter of FY25, registering a growth of 40.78% year on year.Powered by Capital Market - Live