Annual Report 2022-23
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FINANCIALCAPITAL

SRF Limited believes in the long-term growth through balanced and cost-effective debt & equity mix deployed for sustaining and creating value across all capitals. We have a strong mechanism in place to monitor our cash flows and liquidity position, which enables us to identify opportunities for business growth and rationalise costs across all departments. We ensure that an appropriate level of capital for growth projects is allocated along with optimum liquidity for supporting and protecting our business operations under different economic scenarios.

Material issues addressed

Corporate Governance

Innovation, Research & Development

Inputs

11,103 Cr.

Operating Cost

3,379.29 Cr.

Net Debt

Outputs

14,870 Cr.

Revenue

3,708 Cr.

EBIDTA

72.95

EPS

Expansion Plans

SRF Limited has established internal policies for governing CAPEX proposals and investment rules, that promote sound capital allocation. Our consistent business growth coupled with strong market insights have paved the way for our expansion. This year we have incurred ~₹2,815.78 crore mainly in our Chemical Business for setting up new plants in the agrochemical, capacity enhancement of an existing plant and setting up a range of Specialty Fluoropolymers. These projects are a part of our overall expansion strategy in the Chemicals Business and achieve our future growth aspirations.

Performance

In FY23, we recorded a total turnover of ₹14,592 crore which is 17% more than the previous year owing to strong demand mainly from the chemical business. Our PAT increased by 14.5% to ₹2,162.34 crore in FY23. The Company’s EBIDTA increased by 17.8% from the previous year resulting in a strong Balance Sheet.

Our objective is to provide a favourable long-term return on investment. Our EPS has been ₹72.95 and we disbursed two interim dividends of ₹3.6 per share each in the financial year.

CRISIL Ratings has reaffirmed its ‘CRISIL AA+ /Stable/CRISIL A1+’ ratings on the bank facilities and debt instruments of SRF Limited. These ratings continue to reflect a strong business profile driven by market leadership, diversified revenue, high operating efficiency, and a healthy financial profile.

Impact of financial capital on other capitals

  • Manufactured Capital: Facilitates expansions and augment existing capacities
  • Intellectual Capital: Induction of latest technologies, new product development across business
  • Human Capital: Investment in learning and development, attracting and retaining top talent
  • Natural Capital: Investment in clean energy, conservation of natural resources
  • Social & Relationship Capital: Local area development and employment