PCBL

PCBL Limited is a part of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group. It is the largest producer and supplier of carbon black in India. PCBL Limited has a global presence with its operations spread across more than 50 countries. PCBL Limited has a current production capacity of 6,66,000 MT per annum. It can generate 98 MW per hour of green power.

The company was established in 1960 as Phillips Carbon Black Limited. The name was later changed to ‘PCBL Limited’. The company, a dominating player in the industry for six decades, caters to the elastomer, plastic, paints and ink manufacturing sectors. PCBL Limited’s market capitalisation stood at more than ₹9,900 crore as of January 5, 2024. PCBL share price has surged nearly 195% in the last three years.

Business operation

PCBL Limited plants are located in Durgapur in West Bengal, Palej and Mundra in Gujarat, and Kochi in Kerala. It has also set up Research and Development centres at Palej, Gujarat, and Ghislenghien, Belgium. In 2023, PCBL started operations at its fifth plant located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

PCBL supplies carbon black to tyres, performance chemicals, speciality chemicals and plastic manufacturing industries.

PCBL Limited focuses on using carbon black as a major reinforcing filler in rubber compounds. It uses carbon black to enhance physical and chemical properties of rubber compounds. The application of PCBL’s material ranges from ultra-high wear-resistant rubber products to various automobile products. It can be applied in ‘off the road (OTR)’ tyre treads, bus and truck tyre treads, passenger car tyre treads, tyre inner liners and tubes. It can be applied in conveyor belts, tyre belt ply, profile compounds, moulding, hoses, hose covers, shoe soles and heels and mechanical rubber goods. The products of PCBL are also used in automotive coolant, automotive weather stripping, door seals, engine suspension and engine mounts.

The speciality chemicals produced by PCBL Limited has a wide range of applications. It can be as a pigment in plastics, inks and coatings. It is used for high-technology applications like fibre, rechargeable batteries, premium automotive coatings, conductive and ESD.

PCBL Limited has set up smart factory solutions to control, manage, and streamline processes. The company is enhancing its digital capability to boost transparency in production, efficiency, yield and productivity.

The company is producing carbon blacks that adhere to the hygiene and safety standards, while also complying with various food packaging and container regulations globally.

PCBL Limited is a trusted global player that is strategically locating all its manufacturing facilities near ports. It ensures convenient access to raw materials and efficient service to its international clients.

Financial Highlights

The company’s total income increased to ₹5,814.67 crore in FY23 from ₹4,475.01 crore in FY22. Its EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) increased to ₹774.84 crore in FY23, indicating a year-on-year growth of 13.56%. Profit after tax (PAT) grew 3.71% year-on-year to ₹442.19 crore in FY23 from ₹426.34 crore in FY22. Its EBITDA margin stood at 13% in FY23. The company’s earnings per share (EPS) stood at ₹11.70 in FY23 as against ₹11.81 in FY22.