Petro Carbon & Chemicals Ltd (PCCL) Share Price & Fundamentals

What we do

Petro Carbon & Chemicals Ltd manufactures and markets Calcined Petroleum Coke vital for aluminum, steel, electrodes, and chemical industries.

Founded in

1,957

Market share

Key player in India's CPC market with longstanding industry presence and upgraded production facilities.

Problem solved

Provides high-quality carbon material essential for efficient aluminum smelting and other metallurgical processes.

Top clients or who we serve

Aluminum smelters, steel manufacturers, electrode producers, chemical and glass industries; primarily B2B customers.

Key management

Company founded by Mr. Kishor Kumar Atha; current Managing Director Mr. Vishal Atha with executive team from chemical and mining backgrounds.

Our journey and innovations

Founded in 1957, plant operational since 1975, revamped in 2008; commissioned 10MW power plant in 2025; ongoing expansion approved.

Where we operate

Operations mainly in India with plant in Haldia, West Bengal; customers across Indian industrial sectors.

Top products or what we offer

Calcined Petroleum Coke (CPC) for aluminum smelting, steel, electrodes, chemical production; subsidiaries engaged in chemical manufacturing.

Top brands

No distinct public-facing brands; flagship product is CPC with enhanced purity and conductivity.

Raw materials needed

Raw Petroleum Coke (RPC) as primary input for calcination process.

Raw materials supplier

Supplied mainly by petroleum refineries producing raw petroleum coke as byproduct.

Recurring vs cyclical contribution

Revenue is largely cyclical reflecting industry demand and commodity cycles.

Our industry position

Established company with 70+ years’ legacy; strong technological base; competitive leader in domestic CPC market.

Financial highlights

FY 2024-25 revenue Rs 296 crores, PAT Rs 9.46 crores; impacted by reduced sales and lower realizations.

Geographical revenue split

Revenue primarily from Indian industrial customers; no significant exports reported.

Order book

-

Whats driving growth

Increased aluminum production demand, technology upgrades, plant expansion and energy efficiency investments.

Our future plans

Expansion with new calcined anthracite plant and coal tar distillation facility to grow capacity and diversify products.

Our green promise

Commissioned 10MW power plant for cleaner energy; adopting energy conservation measures; planning to use Heavy Creosote Oil.

Our people and values

Approx. 84 employees; governance by diverse board including independent directors; focus on compliance and sustainability.

Key challenges ahead

Commodity price volatility, foreign exchange risks, regulatory approvals, maintaining operational efficiency.

Interesting facts

Company roots trace back to 1957; first IPO in 2024; technology initially engineered by Engineers India Limited.

Risks and strategy

Risk management for raw material cost and forex; mitigation via internal controls and diversified investments.