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Notice Submission • Date: June 6, 2024 • Submitted to: National Stock Exchange of India • Content: Transcript of Earnings Call held on June 4, 2024 • Availability: Transcript on company website
Call Highlights • Participants: • Vinay Tripathi (Managing Director) • Ashish Lalwani (Chief Financial Officer) • Disclaimer: Forward-looking statements • Format: Recorded call with Q&A session
Financial Performance • Q4 FY24: • Revenue: INR 171 crores (down from INR 177.6 crores) • EBITDA: INR 14.14 crores (20% YoY growth) • FY24 Overall Revenue: INR 708.3 crores (decrease due to weak demand) • Growth Drivers: • Global economic recovery • India's growth rate of 8.4% in Q3 FY24 • Strategic diversification in sectors and services
Key Inquiries and Responses • EBITDA Margins Improvement: • Attributed to increased freight rates enhancing profitability • Impact of Export Mix: • Diverse commodities strengthen negotiation power • Debt Management: • Current debt: INR 109 crores, with plans to reduce by 50% within the year
Future Outlook • FY25 Revenue Guidance: • Logistics: INR 700 crores • Petroleum: INR 35 crores • Commercial Vehicles: INR 300 crores • Growth Projections: • Logistics sector: 10% to 15% • Commercial vehicle sales: 5% • Minimal impact on petroleum sales • Recent Contracts: • Borosil and BKT Tires expected to contribute ~2% to total turnover
Conclusion • Vinay Tripathi thanked participants for their attendance.
Earnings Call Overview • Date: November 17, 2023 • Submitted transcript to: National Stock Exchange of India • Focus: Financial and operational performance for Q2 and half-year ending September 30, 2023
Economic Context • Global economic challenges: weak demand and high interest rates • India's projected GDP growth: 6.3% for FY24 • Impact on logistics: low freight demand affecting the shipping sector
Financial Performance • Q2 FY24 consolidated revenue: Rs 207.4 crore (down from Rs 238.1 crore) • Q2 gross profit: Rs 11 crore • Half-year revenue: Rs 349 crore (down from Rs 487 crore) • Decline attributed to subdued global demand
Operational Insights • Diversification: Beyond marble and granite to tyres, paper, and textiles • Customer service: 70-75% use integrated services; top 10 customers contribute 5% of revenue • Recent contract: With a leading tire manufacturer expected to increase turnover by 3-5%
Debt and Financial Projections • Current debt: Rs 98 crores, with repayment plans by March 2027 • Revenue projections for FY24 and FY25: Around Rs 700 crores with EBITDA margins of 2.5-3%
Market Challenges and Optimism • Global logistics pressures: Ongoing conflicts affecting operations • Freight rates: Significant drop impacting profitability, but recovery anticipated by March • Expected steady-state margins for clearing and forwarding: 5-7%
Export Dynamics • Monthly export growth: 7% to 9% • Hazira port growth: 3% to 4% • Strong performance in: Tyre, pharmaceutical, and paint industries • Shift towards container shipping due to cost advantages
Industry Focus and Strategy • Key sectors identified: Pharmaceuticals, tyres, and cement • Asset strategy: Maintaining a fleet of 370 trucks for reliability • Diversification efforts: Into agriculture and textiles for enhanced efficiency
Conclusion • Call concluded with gratitude from Managing Director Vinay Tripathi for participant engagement.