Shree Pushkar Chemicals & Fertilisers allocates Capex of Rs. 215 Cr
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Shree Pushkar Chemicals & Fertilisers allocates Capex of Rs. 215 Cr

Capex will be financed through internal accruals and preferential issue and the company intends to be net cash positive throughout these strategic investments

  • By ICN Bureau | August 12, 2024

Shree Pushkar Chemicals & Fertilisers Limited (SPCFL), a leading manufacturer of dyes, dye intermediates, and fertilisers has allocated a Capex budget of Rs. 215 crore to enhance the capacity of the chemical business.

The company has allocated a Capex budget of Rs. 215 crore to enhance the capacity of the chemical business (excluding acid complex) by way of backward and forward integration and fertilisers business (consolidated capacity) by way of manufacturing of complementing products. Additional Capex for 3.8 MW DC solar power for captive consumption under ‘Open Access Scheme’ of Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL).

The Capex will be financed through internal accruals and preferential issue to the promoter and the company intends to be net cash positive throughout these strategic investments.

Ongoing Capex Project Summary (Rs. in crore)

Sl. No

Facility

Location

Division

Amount

Status

Rationale

 

1

SPCFL Unit 5

Ratnagiri, Maharashtra

Chemicals Vertical

Rs. 105.5 Cr

Ongoing Capacity

Expansion

 

2

SPCFL Units 4 and 6

Ratnagiri, Maharashtra

Fertilisers Vertical

Rs. 70 Cr

Ongoing Capacity

Expansion

 

3

Solar Power Plant of 3.8 MWDC

Ahmednagar, Maharashtra

Captive Power Consumption

Rs. 21 Cr

Ongoing

Under ‘Open access scheme’ for Unit

 

4

MBBPL

Madhya Pradesh

Fertilizers Vertical

Rs. 18.5 Cr

Ongoing

Under ‘Open access scheme’ for Unit

 

The company has successfully completed Capex of Rs. 174 crore on a consolidated basis funded through internal accruals. During Q1 FY25, a total Capex of Rs. 1.90 crore was incurred for the establishment of a solar power plant with a capacity of 3.8 MW DC, while an additional Rs. 6.63 crore in Capex was incurred towards investments in the chemical and fertilisers verticals.

Commenting on the performance Punit Makharia, Chairman and Managing Director, Shree Pushkar Chemicals and Fertilisers Ltd. said, "As we move forward, our focus remains on leveraging our strengths in both chemicals and fertilisers, driving operational efficiencies, and sustaining our growth momentum. We remain committed to delivering long-term value to our shareholders through strategic investments and prudent financial management.”

Shree Pushkar Chemicals and Fertilisers Limited founded in 1993 is an established market leader in dyes & dyes intermediates is a zero-waste chemical company.

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