BENGALURU, 10 May 2025: Paradeep Phosphates Ltd (BSE: 543530, NSE: PARADEEP), India’s second-largest private-sector phosphatic fertilizer company, announced stellar financial results for Q4 and FY25, showcasing significant gains in profitability, operational scale, and sustainability performance.
For the full year ending March 31, 2025, Paradeep Phosphates (PPL) posted a 452% year-on-year jump in profit after tax (PAT), powered by record fertilizer sales volumes crossing 3.03 million tonnes. Revenue from operations rose 19% YoY to ₹13,820 crore, while EBITDA jumped 91% to ₹1,367 crore. Profit before tax surged by 434% to ₹753 crore.
In Q4 FY25 alone, the company delivered impressive growth with revenue up 56% YoY to ₹3,494 crore, EBITDA up 119% to ₹389 crore, and PAT up 644% to ₹160 crore.
The Board has recommended a dividend of ₹1 per equity share on a face value of ₹10.
PPL reported production volumes of 2.63 million tonnes and primary sales of 3.03 million tonnes, reflecting 14% and 20% growth respectively. The company expanded its reach to over 9.5 million farmers across 15 Indian states via a network of more than 95,000 retail outlets.
Its diversified product mix saw N-20 sales hit a record 1.06 million tonnes, while nano fertilizers sales touched 1.66 million bottles, showcasing robust demand for high-efficiency, innovation-driven crop solutions. PPL also launched and successfully sold nearly 1.5 lakh tonnes of TSP (Triple Super Phosphate), adding to its premium product offerings.
Focused supply chain management, strategic raw material sourcing, and on-site storage enabled PPL to navigate global volatility, boosting cash flow generation, which amounted to 74% of EBITDA post working capital and capex. The net-debt to equity ratio improved to 0.78, marking a 28% YoY reduction.
In a significant ESG milestone, PPL ranked in the top 2% of global chemical companies in S&P Global’s 2024 Corporate Sustainability Assessment, underscoring its leadership in sustainable fertilizer manufacturing.
Managing Director & CEO Mr. Suresh Krishnan highlighted the company’s strong fiscal discipline, supply chain agility, and continued investment in growth:
“Our record performance is the result of strategic sourcing, production excellence, and robust financial management. With a favorable monsoon outlook and government support, we aim to prudently deploy free cash for strategic expansion, including backward integration.”
FY25 Highlights:
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PAT up 452% YoY; revenue at ₹13,820 crore (+19%)
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EBITDA at ₹1,367 crore (+91%); PBT at ₹753 crore (+434%)
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Record sales volume: 3.03 million tonnes
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Nano fertilizers sold: 1.66 million bottles
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Net-debt/equity at 0.78; dividend of ₹1/share declared
Q4 FY25 Highlights:
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Revenue: ₹3,494 crore (+56% YoY)
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EBITDA: ₹389 crore (+119% YoY)
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PAT: ₹160 crore (+644% YoY)
Project Updates:
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Sulphuric acid expansion (1.39 to ~2 MMTPA) on track for Q3 FY26
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Phosphoric acid capacity increase to 0.7 MMTPA within two years
With rising focus on food security, balanced fertilization, and soil health, PPL is well-positioned to capture growth, supported by strong demand fundamentals and strategic execution.
