Prakash Industries Q4 PAT up 350% at Rs 152 cr as steel prices rise

Steel and pipe manufacturer Prakash Industries reported a 45% jump in fourth-quarter sales and a 140% improvement in its operating profi, largely due to a steady improvement in steel prices. The company had sales of Rs 910 Crores and EBIDTA of Rs 210 Crores for the March quarter. With this, the full year sales is […]

Prakash Industries to spin off plastics business, enter packaging business

Prakash Industries said it will spin off its plastics business and enter the ‘flexible plastic packaging’ segment, a move that would see it competing with the likes of Uflex. The company said the new business will focus on high performance barrier films and laminates for use in packaging food, beverages, oil, personal care and pharmaceutical […]

Prakash Industries to double production capacity in two years

Prakash Industries, one of India’s biggest PVC pipe manufacturers, said it has decided to double its production capacity over the next two years. The investment will be entirely funded from the company’s internal funds. “Over the (last 37) years, the company has enhanced its product portfolio and has grown to a capacity of 55,000 Tonnes […]