Sarla Performance Fibers Ltd. – Company Report
1. Company Overview
Sarla Performance Fibers Ltd. (SPFL), incorporated in 1993 and headquartered in Mumbai, is a global leader in the manufacturing and export of high-performance polyester and nylon yarns. The company produces a wide array of specialized products including textured, twisted, dyed yarns, covered yarns, high-tenacity yarns, and industrial sewing threads for technical textiles, apparel, automotive, medical, and footwear sectors.
Sarla operates from four plants—two at Silvassa, one at Dadra (Union Territory), and one at Vapi (Gujarat)—with ISO 9001:2015 and Oeko Tex certifications. SPFL is known for product customization, technical innovation, and consistently serves major export markets across the globe.
Key Highlights
- Incorporated: 1993
- Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Employees: 422 (latest filings)
- Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, Oeko Tex, 100% EOU
- Manufacturing Facilities: 4 (Silvassa ×2, Dadra, Vapi)
- Promoters/Leadership: Madhusudhan Jhunjhunwala (Chairman), Krishna Jhunjhunwala (MD)
- Market Cap (July 2025): ₹953.77 crore
- Listed On: NSE, BSE
- Specialization: High-performance yarns, technical threads
- Unique Strengths: Deep export footprint, strong R&D, extensive product customization, nearly debt-free
2. Products and Services
- Polyester and nylon textured yarns
- Twisted, dyed, and covered specialty yarns
- High-tenacity yarns and technical threads
- Industrial and specialty sewing threads
- Narrow fabrics, seat-belt and trim yarns (automotive)
- Custom yarns for medical, footwear, denim, knitwear, furnishings, airbags, etc.
The company’s strength lies in customized yarn solutions for diverse technical applications—from everyday apparel to demanding safety textiles.
3. Recent News and Business Developments (2025)
- September 2025: Sarla Performance Fibers Limited announced a significant acquisition of its shares by Hindustan Cotton Company, through Mrs. Sarladevi Madhusudan Jhunjhunwala. The disclosure was made in compliance with SEBI regulations on substantial share acquisitions.
- August 2025: Sarla Performance Fibers has filed a Special Civil Application in the Gujarat High Court against a GST demand of ₹41.57 crore plus interest. The demand includes ₹20.79 crore in tax and an equal amount in penalties. The company is contesting allegations of improper IGST refunds and Input Tax Credit claims on exports.
- July 2025: Prominent investor Dolly Khanna acquired 866,243 shares (~1% equity) worth ₹10.2 crore, signaling market confidence in SPFL’s growth trajectory.
4. Financial Performance (FY2025)
| Metric | FY2025 Value |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue | ₹448 crore |
| Net Profit | ₹62 crore |
| Operating Profit | ₹115 crore |
| Operating Profit Margin | ~20% |
| Earnings Per Share (EPS) | ₹7.47 |
| Dividend Payout % | 40% |