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<ul><li>Maturing Capex Cycle and Operational Leverage: Astral is entering a high-growth phase as its multi-year Capex plan begins to mature.</li><li>The company invested Rs 1,400 Cr over the last four years, leading to the commissioning of new facilities in Hyderabad and Kanpur.</li><li>These new units are currently operating at low utilisation (15-20%) and are temporarily dragging margins. </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Maturing Capex Cycle and Operational Leverage: Astral is entering a high-growth phase as its multi-year Capex plan begins to mature.The company invested Rs 1,400 Cr over the last four years, leading to the commissioning of new facilities in Hyderabad and Kanpur.These new units are currently operating at low utilisation (15-20%) and are temporarily dragging margins. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Astral Ltd. - Strategic Capacity Set Stage for Margin Expansion

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<ul><li>As we enter 2026, the Indian equity market stands at a critical inflection point — transitioning from a phase dominated by domestic liquidity to one where earnings delivery, policy alignment, and macro stability will be the primary drivers of returns.</li><li>Indian equities saw divergent performance in 2025, with the Nifty 50 hitting a record high of 26,326 on 1 st December and delivering a 10.2% annual return.</li><li>Broader markets lagged, as the Nifty 500 rose 6.4% and the Nifty smallcap 250 fell 6.4% as of 1 st Dec, 2025. </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

As we enter 2026, the Indian equity market stands at a critical inflection point — transitioning from a phase dominated by domestic liquidity to one where earnings delivery, policy alignment, and macro stability will be the primary drivers of returns.Indian equities saw divergent performance in 2025, with the Nifty 50 hitting a record high of 26,326 on 1 st December and delivering a 10.2% annual return.Broader markets lagged, as the Nifty 500 rose 6.4% and the Nifty smallcap 250 fell 6.4% as of 1 st Dec, 2025. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

New Year Picks 2026: Capturing India’s Next Growth Phase

<ul><li>Entering PVC Resin Manufacturing-leading to Margin Improvements: Astral has been developing CPVC resin manufacturing capabilities over the past three years and has achieved its quality and cost objectives, meeting international standards.</li><li>As CPVC resin is a key raw material for the company, it has entered into an agreement with Nexelon Chem, in which it holds an 80% equity stake.</li><li>The estimated project cost is Rs 150 Cr for a 40,000 MT capacity, with Astral committing Rs 120 Cr (80% share). </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Entering PVC Resin Manufacturing-leading to Margin Improvements: Astral has been developing CPVC resin manufacturing capabilities over the past three years and has achieved its quality and cost objectives, meeting international standards.As CPVC resin is a key raw material for the company, it has entered into an agreement with Nexelon Chem, in which it holds an 80% equity stake.The estimated project cost is Rs 150 Cr for a 40,000 MT capacity, with Astral committing Rs 120 Cr (80% share). Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Axis Punch: Astral Ltd - 03rd September, 2025

<ul><li>Astral’s CPVC Resin manufacturing; Margin improvement: Astral has been developing CPVC resin manufacturing capabilities over the past three years and has achieved its quality and cost objectives, meeting international standards.</li><li>As CPVC resin is a key raw material for the company, it has entered into an agreement with Nexelon Chem, in which it holds an 80% equity stake.</li><li>The estimated project cost is Rs 150 Cr for a 40,000 MT capacity, with Astral committing Rs 120 Cr (80% share). </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Astral’s CPVC Resin manufacturing; Margin improvement: Astral has been developing CPVC resin manufacturing capabilities over the past three years and has achieved its quality and cost objectives, meeting international standards.As CPVC resin is a key raw material for the company, it has entered into an agreement with Nexelon Chem, in which it holds an 80% equity stake.The estimated project cost is Rs 150 Cr for a 40,000 MT capacity, with Astral committing Rs 120 Cr (80% share). Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Astral Ltd - Margin Improvement and Demand Revival on Cards; Maintain BUY

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/astral-poly-technik-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7890:1" rel="noopener">Astral Ltd (ASTRA IN)</a> is a market leader in CPVC and plastic piping systems, with growing presence in adhesives, paints, and water tanks it maintained margins despite industry's headwinds.</li>
<li>New launches like Fire Pro, OPVC, Drain Pro, and valves are expected to contribute INR 450–500 crore annually, driving high-margin growth and portfolio expansion.</li>
<li>Dealers currently hold just 1–2 weeks of inventory, indicating an imminent restocking cycle that could boost near-term volumes.</li>
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Astral Ltd (ASTRA IN) is a market leader in CPVC and plastic piping systems, with growing presence in adhesives, paints, and water tanks it maintained margins despite industry's headwinds.
New launches like Fire Pro, OPVC, Drain Pro, and valves are expected to contribute INR 450–500 crore annually, driving high-margin growth and portfolio expansion.
Dealers currently hold just 1–2 weeks of inventory, indicating an imminent restocking cycle that could boost near-term volumes.


The Beat Ideas: Astral ~ Leader in PVC Pipes, Riding the Restocking Cycle

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Astral Polytechnik Limited manufactures and markets CPVC plumbing systems for residential and industrial applications. The Company also manufactures ASTM solvent weld lead free PVC plumbing systems.

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Astral Ltd. - Strategic Capacity Set Stage for Margin Expansion

Maturing Capex Cycle and Operational Leverage: Astral is entering a high-growth phase as its multi-year Capex plan begins to mature.

Axis Direct

New Year Picks 2026: Capturing India’s Next Growth Phase

As we enter 2026, the Indian equity market stands at a critical inflection point — transitioning from a phase dominated by domestic liquidity to...

Axis Direct

Axis Punch: Astral Ltd - 03rd September, 2025

Astral has been developing CPVC resin manufacturing capabilities over the past three years and has achieved its quality and cost objectives,...

Axis Direct

Astral Ltd - Margin Improvement and Demand Revival on Cards; Maintain BUY

Astral has been developing CPVC resin manufacturing capabilities over the past three years and has achieved its quality and cost objectives,...

Axis Direct

The Beat Ideas: Astral ~ Leader in PVC Pipes, Riding the Restocking Cycle

Astral Ltd is a market leader in CPVC and plastic piping systems, maintaining margins despite industry challenges and poised for high-margin...

Sudarshan Bhandari

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Astral Ltd. - Strategic Capacity Set Stage for Margin Expansion

Maturing Capex Cycle and Operational Leverage: Astral is entering a high-growth phase as its multi-year Capex plan begins to mature.

Axis Direct

New Year Picks 2026: Capturing India’s Next Growth Phase

As we enter 2026, the Indian equity market stands at a critical inflection point — transitioning from a phase dominated by domestic liquidity to...

Axis Direct

Axis Punch: Astral Ltd - 03rd September, 2025

Astral has been developing CPVC resin manufacturing capabilities over the past three years and has achieved its quality and cost objectives,...

Axis Direct

Astral Ltd - Margin Improvement and Demand Revival on Cards; Maintain BUY

Astral has been developing CPVC resin manufacturing capabilities over the past three years and has achieved its quality and cost objectives,...

Axis Direct

The Beat Ideas: Astral ~ Leader in PVC Pipes, Riding the Restocking Cycle

​Astral Ltd is a market leader in CPVC and plastic piping systems, maintaining margins despite industry challenges and poised for high-margin...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Astral Ltd is a market leader in CPVC and plastic piping systems, maintaining margins despite industry challenges and poised for high-margin...