Ester Industries Limited, India’s leading manufacturer of Polyester Films and Specialty Polymers, has announced its unaudited financial results (standalone and consolidated) for the second quarter and half-year ended 30th September 2025.

Business Highlights

Polyester Films:  

• Consolidated capacity utilization stood at 79 per cent, up from 64 per cent in Q2 FY25.
• Capacity Utilisation during Q2FY26:
• Khatima Plant: 75 per cent
• Hyderabad Plant: 85 per cent
• Sales volume stood at 21,329 in Q2 FY26 with a ~9 per cent YoY increase, reflecting sustained growth in demand.
• Value-Added Films contributed 23 per cent to segment volume
• Sales of rPET increased significantly to 1,046 MT in Q2FY26 as compared to 328 MT in Q2FY25 as the company continues to scale up its sustainability-focused product portfolio.
• Chips revenue increased sharply to Rs 202.9 million in Q2FY26 from Rs 1.4 million in Q2FY25.

Specialty Polymers:  

• Revenue grew 39 per cent YoY, supported by a 51 per cent increase in sales volumes, indicating strong demand despite US Trade Tariff.
• EBIT increased 45 per cent YoY to Rs 212.4 million, with margins improving by 146 bps to 37.03 per cent
• No significant impact of US Trade Tariff on performance of Specialty Polymers SBU due to IP protection
• Sales volume of MB03 recorded an uptick, reaching 410 MT as compared to 285 MT in Q2FY25.
• Sales of other marquee product rose from 476 MT to 649 MT, indicating healthy traction in this segment.

Arvind Singhania, Chairman, Ester Industries said:  “During Q2 FY26, Ester reported consolidated revenue of Rs 3570 million, a 7 per cent year-on-year growth, supported by higher volumes across both Polyester Film and Specialty Polymer segments. Profitability was affected adversely due to softer margins in Polyester Films. On consolidated basis, the Company earned an EBITDA of Rs 170 million (down 59 per cent YoY) and incurred net loss of Rs 160 million, reflecting the ongoing concerns in the Film segment due to pressure on margins in domestic market caused by imports and in overseas markets due to effect of US Trade Tariff.

Consolidated EBITDA for the quarter would have been Rs 28 crores (7.70 per cent) but for adverse impact of exchange fluctuation and MTM losses on FCL / derivatives. 

The Specialty Polymer segment continued its strong performance with revenue of Rs 570 million, up 39 per cent YoY, and EBIT of Rs 210 million, up 45 per cent YoY, supported by sustained demand for its marquee products despite US Trade Tariff. Both volume of sales & margins remained protected due to IP protection.

The Polyester Chips & Film segment, now including rPET, reported a rise in volume of sales in rPET by 219 per cent and in Film by 9 per cent. Ester Filmtech Limited (EFTL), wholly owned subsidiary, achieved 40 per cent YoY growth in sales volume and 20 per cent growth in revenue. Though the segment recorded a marginal revenue growth of 2 per cent, the Film SBU witnessed shrinkage in margins due to imports and US Trade Tariff. Basis petition by domestic Polyester Film industry, DGTR has initiated investigation for imposition of Anti-Dumping Duty (ADD) against imports originating from Bangladesh, China PR, Thailand and USA. 

As regard to recycling project being pursued by ELITe, I am glad to inform you that all activities related to completion of the project by December 2027 are being pursued diligently. ELITe has entered into an agreement with a group of Sellers for acquisition of ~90 acres of project land in the PCPIR zone—strategically located in Surat, Gujarat providing access to polyester textile waste, skilled workforce, and a deep-water seaport. 

I am delighted to inform that multiple international marquee clients have started entering into offtake agreements much before commissioning of the plant, which reinforces the fact there is high demand for products to be offered by ELITe. 

A multi-year offtake agreement has been secured with Nike, making it the anchor customer for the Infinite Loop™ India facility. Under this agreement, ELITe will supply to Nike Twist™, Loop’s branded virgin-quality polyester resin made exclusively from textile waste, featuring full traceability through Loop’s proprietary chemical tracer technology.

ELITe will supply recycled polyester intermediates and resins to Taro Plast S.p.A. under a new offtake agreement with Loop industries, including 100 per cent recycled Loop™ DMT for automotive and specialty polymer applications.

A strategic alliance has been formed with Hyosung TNC to convert high-purity, fully traceable Twist polyester into premium Regen performance yarns for leading apparel brands. 

With growing demand for Polyester Film, IP protection for certain marquee products in Specialty Polymers segment, and focus on products promoting recycling and sustainability, we are confident to continue creating value for our shareholders. Ester remains focused on strengthening its Specialty Polymer portfolio, improving operational efficiency, and advancing its circular economy vision through the ELITe project, positioning the Company for sustainable growth in the years ahead.”