HEG Reports Q1 Profit Growth and Proposes Name Change to HEG Advanced Materials
HEG reported a 16.7% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 122.34 crore for Q1 FY27, driven by an 11.1% increase in revenue to Rs 680.79 crore, mainly from its graphite electrode segment. Profit before tax grew 28.18% to Rs 134.58 crore. The company’s board noted the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has reserved the proposed new name, HEG Advanced Materials, reflecting a strategic shift towards advanced manufacturing and value-added materials, pending regulatory approvals linked to a restructuring scheme.
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businessstandard broke this story on 22 Jul, 01:10 pm. Other outlets followed.
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