SK Minerals Reports Strong FY26 Growth

27 May 2026 CW Team

SK Minerals & Additives Limited reported robust revenue growth for the year ended March 31, 2026, with revenue from operations rising by 50.18 per cent to Rs 3,178.9 million (mn) from Rs 2,116.7 mn in FY25. For the half year to March 31, 2026 revenue grew by 87.90 per cent to Rs 2,080 mn from Rs 1,107.0 mn in the same period last year. Net profit for FY26 increased by 65.69 per cent to Rs 181.2 mn from Rs 109.4 mn.

EBITDA for FY26 rose by 68.27 per cent to Rs 321.4 mn, reflecting a better product mix and operational efficiencies. EBITDA for the half year was Rs 202.1 mn, up 80.61 per cent, aided by higher sales of value added products and scale benefits. Earnings per share for the full year stood at Rs 17.29 with the half year EPS at nine point five zero, showing marked improvement.

The company highlighted the recent development of a halogen-free flame-retardant additive for XLPE wire and cable applications and indicated that the product is gaining traction in domestic and international markets including the Middle East, Europe and the US. Management said it aims to pursue import substitution opportunities in India and South Asian markets while expanding polymer additives and compound portfolios. SK Minerals made its BSE SME debut in October 2025, raising Rs 411.5 mn in the initial public offering and listing with an opening premium of 14.17 per cent.

Headquartered in Khanna, Punjab the firm manufactures specialty industrial chemicals including chelated minerals, preservative agents and polymer additives that serve food, feed, petroleum, plywood and wire and cable sectors. Management indicated that operations are near optimal capacity and that additional capacity will support customer additions and new market entry. The company signalled confidence in sustaining topline and bottom line momentum as it scales product offerings.

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