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Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd lost 8.48% today to trade at Rs 4205.25. The BSE Capital Goods index is down 0.88% to quote at 68755.66. The index is down 0.82 % over last one month. Among the other constituents of the index, Honeywell Automation India Ltd decreased 2.44% and Astral Ltd lost 0.95% on the day. The BSE Capital Goods index went up 1.99 % over last one year compared to the 7.84% surge in benchmark SENSEX.
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd has lost 12.64% over last one month compared to 0.82% fall in BSE Capital Goods index and 1.32% rise in the SENSEX. On the BSE, 5866 shares were traded in the counter so far compared with average daily volumes of 53831 shares in the past one month. The stock hit a record high of Rs 5166 on 16 May 2025. The stock hit a 52-week low of Rs 3045.95 on 03 Mar 2025.
Profit after tax (PAT) rose 24% YoY to Rs 134.8 crore, translating into a margin of 8.5%, up from 7.9% in Q2 FY25. Profit before tax (PBT) climbed 20.9% YoY to Rs 179.9 crore, while EBITDA grew 22.5% YoY to Rs 268.2 crore, with margins improving to 17% from 16% a year earlier.
In the paints and adhesives business, revenue from operations rose 13.6% YoY to Rs 458.8 crore. Segment EBITDA surged 33.5% YoY to Rs 55.3 crore, with margins expanding to 12.1% from 10.3% in Q2 FY25.
The paint business grew by 17.1% in Q2 FY26 on YoY basis in sales.
In the plumbing business, revenue stood at Rs 1,118.6 crore, a 15.7% YoY rise. Segment EBITDA grew 20% YoY to Rs 212.9 crore, with the margin improving to 19% from 18.4%. Sales volume increased 20.6% YoY to 61,224 M.T.
Overall demand scenario in polymer industry was weak and the average PVC prices drop was 10.6% on YoY basis in Q2 FY26. Inspite of that, the company has delivered an industry leading volume and value growth of 20.6% and 15.7% respectively in plumbing business in Q2 FY26. This clearly suggest that company was able to grow its share in value added products and delivered EBIDTA growth of 20% on YoY basis in Q2 FY26.
Consolidated cash (including cash equivalents) and bank balances as at 30 September 2025 is Rs 555.2 crore.
The board approved a payment of interim dividend of Rs 1.50 per share.
Astral is one of India's leading building materials companies, with a diversified presence across essential construction and infrastructure product categories. Starting with a focused offering in pipes and fittings, the company has, over the years, systematically expanded its portfolio to include adhesives, sealants, water storage solutions, bathware, valves, paints, construction chemicals, and infrastructure products.