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Ion Exchange India Ltd

₹ 3581.74%
16 Jan 2:44 p.m. – close price
🔗ionexchangeglobal.com•BSE: 500214•NSE: IONEXCHANG
Market Cap₹ 5,245 Cr.
Current Price₹ 358
High / Low₹ 658
Stock P/E24.7
Book Value₹ 91.8
Dividend Yield0.42 %
ROCE22.6 %
ROE18.3 %
Face Value₹ 1.00
Sales₹ 2,631 Cr.
OPM10.4 %
Mar Cap₹ 5,245 Cr.

ABOUT

Ion Exchange (India) is engaged in a wide range of solutions across the water cycle from pre-treatment to process water treatment, waste water treatment, recycle, zero liquid discharge, sewage treatment, packaged drinking water, sea water desalination etc.(Source : 201903 Annual Report Page No: 63)

KEY POINTS

Water Management CompanyThe company has completed over 100,000 installations worldwide. It is a pioneer in water and wastewater treatment and environmental solutions, serving various industries, institutions, homes, and communities.[1][2]Business Segments1) Engineering (58% in Q1 FY25 vs 61% in FY20):[3][4]Provides integrated services and solutions in water & wastewater treatment including Sea Water desalination, Recycle and Zero liquid discharge plants to diverse industries.Revenue grew 13% YoY, and EBIT rose 26% YoY in Q1 FY25 supported by steady medium-sized job orders and international contracts. The company expects faster execution of large EPC jobs in the coming quarters.[5]

Also present in buckets:
Aggressive Growth TriggersExcellent ResultsRevenue GuidanceAsset Base ExpansionCapacity Expansion And ProductsOrder Book PositionLarge Order ReceiptsJv Partnerships AcquisitionsRevenue Guidance Vs ActualsCredit Rating UpdatesRed Flags And Poor Performance

Peer Comparision

S.No.NameCurrent Price (Rs.)Price to EarningMarket Capitalization (Rs.Cr.)Dividend yield (%)Net Profit latest quarter (Rs.Cr.)YOY Quarterly profit growth (%)Sales latest quarter (Rs.Cr.)YOY Quarterly sales growth (%)Return on capital employed (%)Sales (Rs.Cr.)OPM (%)Profit after tax (Rs.Cr.)Profit after tax latest quarter (Rs.Cr.)Price to book valueReturn on assets (%)Debt to equity
1.Va Tech Wabag1193.3023.197433.990.3384.8020.11834.5019.1619.703535.7011.97320.3084.803.195.860.10
2.ION Exchange357.6024.695244.810.4247.87-5.66678.2415.1622.582631.1110.44212.6647.873.858.200.25
3.Enviro Infra187.5515.973292.090.0049.5044.54227.356.7331.681108.6425.48206.8951.432.8415.670.26
4.Denta Water299.7512.09800.320.8118.9371.1674.2753.8025.17247.0532.8166.1618.931.8416.270.03
5.JITF Infra Logis262.40–674.460.00-15.99-345.62537.5311.8512.072406.9219.73-73.25-17.93–3.43–
6.Felix Industries177.0019.44304.560.005.331445.1617.38116.9814.3158.8134.8115.684.792.128.090.13
7.Apex Ecotech121.0516.64159.600.002.5866.4532.5750.0937.5181.8214.639.592.583.2720.080.00
–Median: 8 Co.224.9716.64737.390.012.1355.5150.8134.6223.88677.8519.9340.9211.862.848.540.13

Quarterly Results

Standalone figures in ₹ crores

Sep 2022Dec 2022Mar 2023Jun 2023Sep 2023Dec 2023Mar 2024Jun 2024Sep 2024Dec 2024Mar 2025Jun 2025Sep 2025
Sales
418496619449484512735516589650785518678
Expenses
374436521397425443647456522576702462617
Operating Profit
44619852596988616774835661
Other Income
1113510101017131311152016
Profit before tax
46659352596994626873856364
Tax %
27%27%21%26%26%28%24%26%25%27%24%26%25%
Net Profit
34477339445072465153654748
EPS in Rs
2.323.235.012.652.993.394.893.123.463.644.403.203.26

Profit & Loss

Standalone Figures in ₹ Crores / Yearly

Mar 2014Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025TTM
Sales
7127328029269861,1021,4071,4021,5091,8922,1802,5402,631
Expenses
6696807408489131,0091,2831,2051,3101,6521,9102,2522,356
Operating Profit
435262787393124197199241270288275
Other Income
881218304448374645475162
Interest
1112121518181612101110118
Depreciation
8101011121822262728334043
Profit before tax
3138517173101134196209246274288285
Net Profit
21263447486799146154185204214213
EPS in Rs
1.411.802.373.203.254.546.769.9510.5112.6213.9214.6214.50
Dividend Payout %
14%17%13%11%11%10%9%10%10%10%11%10%–

Compounded Sales Growth

10 Years:13%
5 Years:13%
3 Years:19%
TTM:12%

Compounded Profit Growth

10 Years:23%
5 Years:17%
3 Years:12%
TTM:-2%

Stock Price CAGR

10 Years:28%
5 Years:25%
3 Years:8%
1 Year:-46%

Return on Equity

10 Years:21%
5 Years:21%
3 Years:20%
Last Year:18%

Balance Sheet

Standalone figures in ₹ crores

Mar 2014Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025Sep 2025
Equity Capital
15151515151515151515151515
Reserves
1862062362562993604676127538721,0601,2561,332
Borrowings
735262871398610041384959244335
Other Liabilities
3283603876256567558558288619981,1971,3771,299
Total Liabilities
6026327009821,1081,2151,4371,4961,6671,9342,3312,8912,981
Fixed Assets
77708090136144177174177204263290527
Gross Block
173.3170.00195.06100.75158.68183.91231.04254.26280.72336.28425.43497.17–
Accumulated Depreciation
96.210.00114.8710.7522.6640.0254.1280.22103.49132.44162.29207.36–
CWIP
152347121215204261322202
Investments
52555557586162636459858687
Other Assets
4725025628029089981,1861,2441,4051,6291,9222,1932,166
Total Assets
6026327009821,1081,2151,4371,4961,6671,9342,3312,8912,981

Cash Flows

Standalone Figures in ₹ Crores / Yearly

Mar 2014Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025
Cash from Operating Activity
-242241588010565192755512426
Cash from Investing Activity
2-6-16-65-160-577-25-81-23-161-169
Cash from Financing Activity
-2-35-4433-73-23-70-22-27-12148
Net Cash Flow
-11498-48-254997-285-485

Ratios

Standalone Figures in ₹ Crores / Yearly

Mar 2014Mar 2015Mar 2016Mar 2017Mar 2018Mar 2019Mar 2020Mar 2021Mar 2022Mar 2023Mar 2024Mar 2025
Debtor Days
149163153154159142133118123135154162
Inventory Days
303441594354454257555054
Days Payable
192203199196188196181205188156172164
Cash Conversion Cycle
-12-6-517140-2-46-9343252
Working Capital Days
52127-25-49-40-31-33-6132638
ROCE %
16%18%22%26%22%26%29%33%30%30%27%23%

Shareholding Pattern

Numbers in percentages

Dec 2022Mar 2023Jun 2023Sep 2023Dec 2023Mar 2024Jun 2024Sep 2024Dec 2024Mar 2025Jun 2025Sep 2025
Promoters
26.99%26.95%26.94%26.76%26.46%26.38%26.20%25.90%25.78%25.76%25.71%25.67%
FIIs
0.77%1.95%2.44%3.94%5.20%5.63%5.43%5.44%5.83%5.50%5.27%4.85%
DIIs
11.48%11.58%11.66%11.90%11.95%12.21%12.83%13.24%13.62%13.88%14.09%14.29%
Public
44.58%43.34%42.78%41.20%40.20%39.59%39.36%39.26%38.58%38.69%38.77%39.01%

* The classifications might have changed from Sep'2022 onwards.ℹ️

BSE Announcements AI Summary

Direct from BSE filings, auto-summarised

ION Exchange Submits SEBI Compliance Certificate for Quarter Ended March 31, 2026

7th April 2026, 11:12 pm

Ion Exchange Announces EGM, Facilitates Remote E-Voting Amidst Property Disposal Notices

4th April 2026, 10:58 pm

CRISIL Reaffirms Ratings for Ion Exchange India's Bank Facilities

19th March 2026, 10:02 pm

Ion Exchange Board Approves ESOP 2026, Grants 17 Lakh Options Pending Shareholder Nod

19th March 2026, 12:51 am

Ion Exchange Faces Appeal on Rs 17.48 Cr Claim at Madras High Court

6th March 2026, 8:33 pm

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26th February 2026, 6:22 am

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16th December 2025, 8:22 am

News Articles

Editorial & research coverage

Ion Exchange Stock Dives on Profit Collapse
Ion Exchange Stock Dives on Profit Collapse

30th January 2026, 11:43 am

Global Sell-off Hits Asian Markets, GIFT Nifty Points to Weak Indian Open – Stocks in Focus!
Global Sell-off Hits Asian Markets, GIFT Nifty Points to Weak Indian Open – Stocks in Focus!

16th December 2025, 8:22 am

Ion Exchange Q3 Profit Plummets 58% as Margins Squeeze
Ion Exchange Q3 Profit Plummets 58% as Margins Squeeze
Ion Exchange Wins INR 1730 Cr Oman Water Deal for 20 Years
Ion Exchange Wins INR 1730 Cr Oman Water Deal for 20 Years

Documents

Announcements

Update On Litigation Matter

12 Jan - Arbitral award dismissed; Rs17.48 crore claim and interest against Ion Exchange dismissed as time-barred.

Compliances-Certificate under Reg. 74 (5) of SEBI (DP) Regulations, 2018

6 Jan - Compliance Certificate under Reg 74(5) of SEBI (DP) Regulations, 2018 for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025.

Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Newspaper Publication

6 Jan - Copy of Newspaper Publication regarding opening of special window for re-lodgement of transfer requests of physical shares.

Closure of Trading Window

26 Dec - Trading window closed Jan 1, 2026 until 48 hours after unaudited Q3/9M results ended Dec 31, 2025.

Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Award_of_Order_Receipt_of_Order

15 Dec 2025 - Contracts worth ~INR 205 crore from Rayzon Energy and INOX Solar for Ultrapure water/ETP/ZLD, execution 9–10 months.

Annual Reports

Financial Year 2025

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Credit Ratings

Rating update

17 Dec 2024 from crisil

Rating update

3 Oct 2023 from crisil

Rating update

7 Jul 2022 from crisil

Rating update

29 May 2021 from crisil

Rating update

26 Feb 2020 from crisil

Rating update

27 Nov 2018 from crisil

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Stock Analysis

Description

Ion Exchange (India) Limited is a prominent player in the water and environment management sector, offering solutions for water treatment, wastewater management, and process chemicals.

Key Growth Triggers

Currently no data available for Key Growth Triggers.

Order Book

Currently no data available for Order Book.

Key Red Flags

  1. Arbitral award dismissed ACETP's claim of ₹17.48 crores plus interest for non-performance of Effluent Treatment Plant.
  2. Both ACETP's claim and Ion Exchange's counter-claim were held to be barred by the law of limitation.
  3. Resolves a contingent liability previously disclosed in financial statements.

Key Dates To Watch

Currently no data available for Key Dates To Watch.

Corporate Announcements

7th Apr 26
Impact Rating: 4
As per SEBI regulations, ION Exchange (India) Limited has submitted a compliance certificate to depositories and stock exchanges confirming furnishing of dematerialization details for the quarter and year ending March 31, 2026.
4th Apr 26
Impact Rating: -
No description available.
19th Mar 26
Impact Rating: 6
Ion Exchange (India) Ltd. announced reaffirmation of its bank loan facility ratings by CRISIL. Total facilities enhanced to ₹2099.74 crore from ₹1849.41 crore; ratings are CRISIL A+/Stable (LT) and CRISIL A1 (ST).
18th Mar 26
Impact Rating: 7
The Board of Ion Exchange has approved the 'ESOP 2026' scheme, planning to grant 17,00,000 employee stock options to eligible staff. The scheme awaits shareholder and regulatory approvals, and an ESOP committee was reconstituted.
6th Mar 26
Impact Rating: 6
Following a dismissed arbitration award, Angeripalayam Common Effluent Treatment Plant Limited has appealed at the Madras High Court against Ion Exchange regarding claims of ₹17.48 crore.