Astral Limited, a leader in the manufacturing of CPVC pipes and fittings, has announced a significant growth in its financial results for the quarter and year ending 31 March 2026. The company reported a consolidated revenue growth of 24.2% for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2025-26, reaching ₹20,885 million, compared to ₹16,814 million in the same period the previous year.
The company’s Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortisation (EBIDTA) also saw a notable increase of 28.8%, amounting to ₹4,002 million for the quarter, up from ₹3,108 million in Q4 2024-25. The EBIDTA margin improved to 19.2% from 18.5% year-on-year.
In terms of Profit Before Tax (PBT), Astral recorded a 28.0% rise, reaching ₹3,027 million, with a PBT margin of 14.5%. The Profit After Tax (PAT) before Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) increased by 19.6% to ₹2,130 million, maintaining a PAT margin of 10.2%.
The plumbing business, a major segment for Astral, reported a revenue increase of 25.1% in Q4 2025-26, totalling ₹15,342 million. The segment’s EBIDTA surged by 40.5% to ₹3,519 million, with an EBIDTA margin of 22.9%. The company also achieved a 24.2% growth in sales volume, reaching 84,041 metric tonnes.
Conversely, the paints and adhesives business faced challenges, with segment EBIDTA declining by 20.0% to ₹483 million, despite a revenue growth of 21.9% to ₹5,543 million. The EBIDTA margin for this segment fell to 8.7% from 13.3%.
Astral’s strategic initiatives included the commencement of operations at its Kanpur facility in October 2025, which has significantly boosted sales in Uttar Pradesh and surrounding regions. The company also expanded its product offerings by introducing new products such as HDPE Pipes and ELECTRO FUSION FITTINGS.
Furthermore, Astral has increased its total production capacity for pipes and fittings from 381,957 metric tonnes to 417,645 metric tonnes during the financial year 2025-26. The company also announced a final dividend of ₹2.50 per share, in addition to an interim dividend of ₹1.50 per share.
Disclaimer: This article is based on a regulatory filing submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE).