The growth was supported by a strong topline and robust operating performance. Profit before tax (PBT) rose 5.26% year-on-year to Rs 753.52 crore in Q1 FY26. EBITDA stood at Rs 840 crore, reflecting a marginal year-on-year growth of 0.24%.
In Q1 FY26, revenue from urea declined 10.61% year-on-year to Rs 3,109 crore due to lower production and reduced sales volumes. Meanwhile, revenue from P&K fertilisers surged 91.64% year-on-year to Rs 2,131 crore, driven by higher sales volumes.
On a standalone basis, the company’s net profit surged 15.5% to Rs 637.97 crore on a 15.5% rise in revenue from operations to Rs 5,697.61 crore in Q1 FY26 over Q1 FY25. Profit before tax jumped 2.8% year-on-year to Rs 842.59 crore in Q1 FY26.
Chambal Fertilisers & Chemicals is engaged in the production of urea from its own manufacturing plants. It also markets/deals in other fertilisers and agri-inputs. It also has a joint venture for the manufacture of phosphoric acid in Morocco.