ESAB India (ESABINDIA) Q4 97/98 earnings summary
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Q4 97/98 earnings summary
28 Oct, 2026Executive summary
FY98 sales and other income reached Rs. 1,707.0m; profit after tax rose 15% YoY to Rs. 95.3m despite a stagnant welding market and pricing pressure.
Export growth was 27%, supported by cost controls, improved purchasing, process improvements and working-capital management.
Financial highlights
Sales were Rs. 1,685.0m versus Rs. 1,590.4m; sales and other income increased 6% YoY to Rs. 1,707.0m.
Profit before tax was Rs. 143.3m versus Rs. 140.0m; profit after tax was Rs. 95.3m versus Rs. 82.7m.
Interest expense fell 47% YoY to Rs. 18.1m, equivalent to 1% of sales.
EPS was Rs. 6.19; directors recommended a 25% dividend.
Outlook and guidance
Plans include applying ESAB technology with local expertise to improve quality and productivity and launch new products in Indian and overseas markets.
Export initiatives targeted traditional markets and expanded into South Africa and East African countries.
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