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IPO Overview
| Company | Varmora Granito Limited |
| Industry | Tiles, Bathware and Building Materials |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Registered Office | Rajkot, Gujarat |
| IPO Type | Fresh Issue + Offer for Sale |
| Fresh Issue | Up to ₹400 crore |
| Face Value | ₹2 per share |
| Promoters | Bhavesh Vallabhdas Varmora, Hiren R Varmora, Pramodkumar Parsotambhai Patel |
Company Background
Varmora Granito Limited is a Gujarat-based building materials company mainly engaged in manufacturing and selling tiles, bathware, adhesives and related products. The company was originally incorporated as Varmora Granito Private Limited in 2003 and later converted into a public limited company in 2025.
The company operates under the Varmora brand and has built a strong presence in the ceramic tiles and bathware segment. Its major revenue comes from tiles, while bathware and adhesives provide additional business diversification.
Business Segments
| Segment | FY26 Revenue Share |
|---|---|
| Tiles | 87.87% |
| Bathware | 9.18% |
| Adhesives | 1.50% |
| Others | 1.45% |
Tiles are clearly the core business of Varmora. The company is also gradually building its bathware and adhesive categories, which may help increase wallet share from dealers and customers.
Product Portfolio
Varmora sells different categories of tiles including:
- GVT and technical products
- Polished vitrified tiles
- Ceramic tiles
- Bathware products
- Adhesives
The company has been moving toward premium products. GVT and technical products contributed 84.19% of tile revenue in FY26, compared with 78.71% in FY25 and 75.37% in FY24.
Revenue by Product
| Product | FY26 Revenue | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GVT and Technical Products | ₹11,189.80 million | 73.98% |
| PVT | ₹1,287.92 million | 8.52% |
| Ceramic Tiles | ₹812.86 million | 5.37% |
| Bathware | ₹1,387.97 million | 9.18% |
| Adhesive | ₹227.32 million | 1.50% |
| Others | ₹218.77 million | 1.45% |
Distribution Network
Varmora has a large dealer-led distribution model. As of FY26, the company had 3,063 dealers, including exclusive brand outlets and multi-brand outlets.
| Metric | FY26 |
|---|---|
| Total Dealer Network | 3,063 |
| Exclusive Brand Outlet Cities | 249 |
| Total Distribution Cities | 988 |
| States and Union Territories | 24 |
This wide distribution network is an important strength because tiles and bathware are dealer-driven categories where brand visibility, availability and local relationships matter.
Sales Channels
| Channel | FY26 Revenue Share |
|---|---|
| MBO | 48.67% |
| EBO | 18.66% |
| Export Tiles | 20.54% |
| Bathware | 9.18% |
| Adhesives | 1.50% |
B2C and B2B Mix
Varmora earns most of its domestic revenue from the B2C retail channel, but the B2B segment is also growing.
| Channel | FY26 Revenue | Share of Domestic Sales |
|---|---|---|
| B2C | ₹7,915.59 million | 66.80% |
| B2B | ₹3,934.47 million | 33.20% |
The B2B channel includes architects, builders, contractors and government agencies. This segment may benefit from real estate, infrastructure and commercial construction demand.
Customer Concentration
| Customer Group | FY26 Revenue Share |
|---|---|
| Top 10 MBOs | 7.90% |
| Top 10 EBOs | 5.67% |
The company does not appear highly dependent on a small number of dealers. This is positive because revenue is spread across a large distribution base.
Manufacturing and Capacity
Varmora has multiple manufacturing facilities and subsidiaries. The company manufactures tiles in-house and also sells other related products.
| Facility | Installed Capacity |
|---|---|
| Unit Nextile | 5.50 million sq. meter |
| Unit Solaris | 5.10 million sq. meter |
| Unit Tocco | 4.84 million sq. meter |
| Unit 2 | 3.96 million sq. meter |
| Unit 3 | 13.80 million sq. meter |
| Covertek Ceramica | 6.01 million sq. meter |
| Simola Tiles | 4.56 million sq. meter |
Revenue from in-house manufacturing increased to ₹12,462.98 million in FY26, representing 82.40% of revenue from operations. This shows increasing control over production.
Supply Chain
The company’s ceramic production depends heavily on energy and raw material availability. Key inputs include ceramic minerals, packaging material, natural gas and propane.
Natural gas and propane are important fuel sources for ceramic manufacturing. Any increase in fuel cost can directly affect margins. The company has disclosed that geopolitical tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran have affected fuel availability and pricing.
Export Business
| Year | Export Share of Product Sales |
|---|---|
| FY24 | 24.01% |
| FY25 | 21.31% |
| FY26 | 21.11% |
Exports remain an important part of the business, but export exposure also brings foreign currency, shipping and geopolitical risks.
As of March 31, 2026, the company had export receivables of ₹206.98 million outstanding beyond nine months. The company has applied to its authorised dealer bank for extension of time for realization of these export proceeds.
Financial Performance
| Metric | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations | ₹14,354.81 mn | ₹14,460.29 mn | ₹15,124.64 mn |
| Profit After Tax | ₹449.35 mn | ₹307.73 mn | ₹550.93 mn |
| EBITDA | ₹1,503.30 mn | ₹1,982.91 mn | ₹2,215.56 mn |
| EBITDA Margin | 10.21% | 13.28% | 14.18% |
| ROE | 6.39% | 4.14% | 6.80% |
| ROCE | 7.95% | 6.32% | 9.89% |
| Net Debt | ₹3,145.67 mn | ₹3,900.10 mn | ₹2,434.26 mn |
Financial Interpretation
Revenue growth has been moderate, but profitability improved sharply in FY26. EBITDA margin improved from 10.21% in FY24 to 14.18% in FY26. Net debt also declined significantly in FY26, which is a positive sign from a balance sheet perspective.
However, ROE and ROCE remain moderate. Investors should compare these return ratios with other listed tile and building material companies before forming a view on valuation.
Working Capital
| Year | Net Working Capital Days |
|---|---|
| FY24 | 82 days |
| FY25 | 112 days |
| FY26 | 96 days |
Working capital remains an important area to watch. Tiles and building materials companies usually require inventory, dealer credit and receivable management. Any increase in receivable days may affect cash flow.
Future Growth Plans
The company is expanding into Eastern and Northeastern India through Allemby Ceramics Private Limited.
| Expansion Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Company | Allemby Ceramics Private Limited |
| Stake Planned | 51% |
| Amount Paid | ₹250 million |
| Location | Tezpur, Assam |
| Expected Capacity | 6.40 million sq. meter per annum |
| Estimated Project Cost | ₹1,499.70 million |
| Expected Operational Timeline | Q1 FY27 |
This expansion may help Varmora serve Eastern and Northeastern India more efficiently. It may also reduce transportation cost and improve supply chain speed in those regions.
Shareholding Pattern
The promoters of the company are Bhavesh Vallabhdas Varmora, Hiren R Varmora and Pramodkumar Parsotambhai Patel.
The IPO includes a fresh issue and an offer for sale. The OFS includes shares being sold by Katsura Investments and promoter group selling shareholders. Since OFS proceeds go to selling shareholders and not to the company, investors should separately evaluate how much of the IPO money is fresh capital for the company and how much is exit by existing shareholders.
The final post-issue shareholding pattern will be available in the Red Herring Prospectus and Prospectus.
Key Things Investors Should Track
- Final IPO price band and valuation
- Fresh issue vs OFS size
- Final post-issue promoter holding
- Peer comparison with listed tile companies
- Fuel cost trend
- Export receivable realization
- Capacity utilization improvement
- Debt reduction after IPO
- Growth from Northeast expansion
- Working capital cycle
Pros
- Established brand in tiles and bathware
- Large dealer network of over 3,000 dealers
- Presence across 988 cities and 24 states/UTs
- Premium GVT and technical products are increasing in revenue mix
- EBITDA margin improved in FY26
- Net debt reduced significantly in FY26
- Low customer concentration
- Strong domestic retail-led distribution model
- Northeast expansion may support future growth
- Export business provides international market exposure
Cons
- Revenue growth is moderate
- ROE and ROCE are still not very high
- Business is energy intensive
- Natural gas and propane price volatility can affect margins
- Export business faces shipping and geopolitical risks
- Outstanding export receivables may create regulatory and cash flow concerns
- Working capital days remain high
- Highly competitive tiles industry
- Significant OFS component means some existing shareholders are selling
- Demand depends on real estate and construction cycles
Final Investor Summary
Varmora Granito Limited is a well-established Indian tiles and building materials company with a strong dealer network, growing premium product mix and improving profitability. The company’s FY26 performance shows better margins, higher profit and lower net debt compared with FY25.
However, investors should not look only at brand size or revenue. They should also study valuation, OFS portion, working capital, return ratios, fuel cost risk, export receivables and competitive pressure. The company operates in a cyclical and competitive industry where margins can be affected by energy prices and demand from real estate.
This IPO may attract investor attention because of Varmora’s brand, distribution reach and expansion plans, but the final decision should be based on the final RHP, price band, peer valuation and personal risk profile.
SEBI Disclaimer: This article does not provide any buy, sell or subscribe advice. It is only an informational analysis based on the IPO document. Investors should read the final RHP and consult their financial advisor before investing.
