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Tata Chemicals Q4 | Firm slashes net loss to ₹56 crore, revenue flat; declares dividend of ₹11Revenue from operations increased by just 1% year-on year (YoY) while the EBITDA margin shrank, as pricing pressure continued in all geographies. Shares of Tata Chemicals Ltd ended at ₹824.60, up by ₹8.50, or 1.04%, on the BSE.By Jomy Jos Pullokaran   May 7, 2025, 6:03:31 PM IST (Published)2 Min ReadTata Chemicals Ltd on Wednesday (May 7) reported a net loss of ₹56 crore for the fourth quarter that ended March 31, 2025, down more than 15-fold from ₹850 crore in Q4FY24.

Revenue from operations increased 1% year-on year (YoY) to ₹3,509 crore against ₹3,475 crore, as pricing pressure continued in all geographies. At the operating level, EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation) tanked 26% to ₹327 crore in Q4FY25 over ₹443 crore a year ago.

The EBITDA margin narrowed to 9.3% in the reporting quarter versus 13.8% in the corresponding period in the previous fiscal.

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Tata Chemicals’ soda ash unit at Lostock in the UK ceased operations in early February 2025, triggering an exceptional charge of ₹55 crore in Q4FY25. This closure is part of the company’s strategic realignment of its global soda ash footprint.

Gross consolidated debt rose by ₹1,509 crore during the quarter to ₹7,072 crore (including lease liabilities of ₹768 crore) — driven primarily by higher working capital requirements across India, the US and the UK.

Full year figures

For the full fiscal year, consolidated revenue stood at ₹14,887 crore versus ₹15,421 crore in FY24, as higher volumes only partially offset the impact of weaker pricing. EBITDA declined to ₹1,953 crore from ₹2,847 crore, reflecting margin compression, while PAT (before exceptional items and NCI) from continuing operations was ₹479 crore.

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During FY25, Tata Chemicals commissioned new capacities across its core lines: A 230 kt soda ash plant and a 140 kt bicarbonate facility in India, along with a 70 kt pharma-grade salt unit in the UK. An additional exceptional charge of ₹125 crore was recognised in relation to employee termination benefits, plant decommissioning and other closure expenses at Lostock.

The board has approved the proposal for raising funds by way of a term loan(s) and/or through issuance of non-convertible debentures (NCDs) on a private placement basis, for an amount up to ₹200 crore.

Further, it has recommended a dividend of ₹11 per share (110%) for FY25, which will be paid (subject to deduction of tax at source) within five days of the shareholders’ AGM.

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The results came after the close of the market hours. Shares of Tata Chemicals Ltd ended at ₹824.60, up by ₹8.50, or 1.04%, on the BSE.Continue Reading(Edited by : Shoma Bhattacharjee)Check out our in-depth Market Coverage, Business News & get real-time Stock Market Updates on CNBC-TV18. Also, Watch our channels CNBC-TV18, CNBC Awaaz and CNBC Bajar Live on-the-go!TagsearningsResults Boardroomshare market todayTata Chemicals