Tata Chemicals shares rise 2% after Q4 net loss narrows to Rs 56 crore

Tata Chemicals shares climbed as much as 2.2% on Thursday to Rs 844.3 on the BSE after the company reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 56 crore for the quarter ended March 31, significantly lower than the Rs 850 crore loss in the same period last year.

Revenue for the March quarter rose marginally by 1% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 3,509 crore, compared to Rs 3,475 crore in Q4FY24, amid continued pricing pressure across geographies.

EBITDA declined 26% YoY to Rs 327 crore from Rs 443 crore in the year-ago quarter. The EBITDA margin also contracted to 9.3% from 13.8%, driven by rising costs.

The company’s board has recommended a dividend of Rs 11 per share (110%) for FY25, subject to shareholder approval at the 86th Annual General Meeting (AGM). If approved, the dividend will be paid within five days of the AGM, after deducting applicable taxes.

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Tata Chemicals’ board has also approved a proposal to raise up to Rs 200 crore through term loans and/or the issuance of non-convertible debentures (NCDs) via private placement. An internal committee has been authorised to finalise the terms and execute the plan.R. Mukundan, Managing Director & CEO of Tata Chemicals, said, “Market conditions remain challenging even as India continues to grow, while China, the US, and Western Europe are witnessing slight declines due to reduced demand for flat and container glass. In other regions, Asia (excluding China and India) and the Americas (excluding the USA) have robust demand, while a slight decline is observed in Africa.”“Though the demand-supply balance is softening, tariff uncertainties will continue to weigh on the market. However, the medium- and long-term outlook remains positive, driven by sustainability trends,” he added.

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Tata Chemicals share price target

According to Trendlyne data, the average target price for the stock is Rs 826. The consensus recommendation from seven analysts is a ‘Sell’.

Tata Chemicals share price performance

On Wednesday, Tata Chemicals shares closed 1.25% higher at Rs 826.3 on the BSE, while the Sensex rose 0.13%. The stock is down 20% year-to-date and 26% over the past six months. The company’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 21,050 crore.

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