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    Piccadily Agro

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    Fast Moving Consumer Goods·29 Apr 2026
    Management Summary

    Piccadily Agro reported a strong FY26, with sales crossing INR1,000 crores and the Alco-Bev business growing 42% YoY. Profitability also saw significant gains, with standalone PBT up 33%. The company provided an optimistic outlook for FY27, projecting 60-70% value growth, driven by recent capacity expansions and new product launches, despite a rise in short-term borrowings and temporary input cost pressures.

    Highlights

    5

    • FY26 sales revenue surpassed INR1,000 crores, marking a significant milestone.

    • Alco-Bev business demonstrated robust growth of 42% YoY, reaching INR908 crores in FY26.

    • Standalone PBT increased by 33% YoY to INR190 crores in FY26, driven by premiumization.

    • Q4 Alco-Bev brand portfolio revenue surged 67% YoY to INR250 crores.

    • Management provided a strong outlook for FY27, guiding for 60-70% overall value growth.

    Concerns

    3

    • Q4 standalone EBITDA margin saw a slight drop of 300 bps due to seasonality in the sugar business and a mix shift.

    • Short-term borrowings increased by 132% in FY26, primarily due to working capital requirements for increased sales and a INR100 crores increase in malt inventory.

    • Power and fuel costs jumped in Q4 FY26 due to commodity prices, though management expects normalization in FY27.

    Key financials

    Metrics

    6

    Periods

    2

    Q4 FY26

    1
    • Alco-Bev Brand Portfolio Revenue
      ₹250 Cr
      YoY+67%

    FY26

    5
    • Standalone Revenue
      ₹1,143 Cr
      YoY+28.0%
    • Standalone PBT
      ₹190 Cr
      YoY+33%
    • Standalone PAT
      ₹140 Cr
      YoY+33%
    • Alco-Bev Business Revenue
      ₹908 Cr
      YoY+42%
    • Alco-Bev Business Profitability
      ₹209 Cr
      YoY+37%

    Capital allocation

    4
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    ₹25 crores

    Debt

    Debt disclosed

    M&A

    Sugar business

    divestment · announced

    M&A

    Undisclosed

    acquisition · Other

    Guidance & targets

    9
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Overall Growth
    Overall Value Growth
    60-70%
    		High
    Revenue
    Chhattisgarh Plant Revenue
    INR300-400 crores
    		High
    Revenue
    Indri Plant Additional Revenue (from recent capacity)
    INR250-300 crores
    		High
    Export Business
    Share of Total Business
    50%
    		Medium
    Alco-Bev Business Growth
    Revenue Growth
    3x to 4x
    		Medium
    EBITDA Margin
    EBITDA Margin
    same or 50 bps higher
    		Medium
    Capex
    Total Capex
    not more than INR25-30 crores
    		High
    Short-term Borrowings
    Borrowings Level
    FY26 levels
    		Medium
    Power and Fuel Costs
    Cost Normalization
    FY25 levels
    		High

    What to watch in Q1 FY27

    5

    Overall Value Growth

    next quarter (Q1 FY27)
    CurrentFY26: 28% (standalone)
    Target60-70% for FY27

    Why it matters

    To assess if the company is on track to achieve its ambitious FY27 growth guidance.

    Owing to the above factor, we expect coming financial year FY '27 as an exceptional year for us. It's going to be exceptional year where the company is looking to grow at 60% to 70%. (Page 5)

    Risks & concerns

    4
    RiskSeverity

    Increased Competition

    Management acknowledged increased competition in the segment but welcomed it as it helps the category grow. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Supply Constraints for Indri

    Indri faced supply constraints in early FY26, which are now resolved due to capacity expansions. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Input Cost Inflation (Glass, Packaging)

    Analyst raised concerns about 40-50% price hikes in glass and packaging materials due to the Iran war. Management stated they have medium-to-short-term arrangements, mitigating immediate impact, but will monitor the situation and may renegotiate or pass on costs if prolonged. — Analyst acknowledged

    medium

    Power and Fuel Costs Volatility

    Power and fuel costs jumped in Q4 FY26 due to commodity prices (husk, nakku), but management expects this to be a temporary, seasonal phenomenon that will normalize in FY27. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Q&A highlights

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    “I think, these kind of a breakup we don't come up in the forums. That's a matter of internal dimension. But what we can tell you is overall we envisage and we are confident to achieving 60% to 70% growth into the entire Alco-Bev business. (Page 5)”

    Analyst sought specific volume growth figures for key IMFL brands and detailed distribution channel mix, which management declined to provide, citing internal policy, but gave overall distribution figures.

    asked by Ruchika Bhatia

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Strong FY26 Performance Driven by Alco-Bev Business

    Piccadily Agro achieved a significant milestone in FY26, with sales revenue crossing INR1,000 crores. The Alco-Bev business was a primary growth driver, expanding 42% year-on-year to INR908 crores. Standalone PBT grew 33% to INR190 crores, and PAT also increased by 33% to INR140 crores, reflecting strong overall financial health. The Q4 performance was particularly robust, with the Alco-Bev brand portfolio growing 67% YoY to INR250 crores and Q4 PBT up 79% to INR63 crores.

    02

    Ambitious Growth Outlook and Capacity Expansion for FY27

    The company projects an exceptional FY27, targeting 60-70% overall value growth. This growth is expected to be fueled by recently commissioned capacities, including a greenfield distillery in Chhattisgarh (200 KLPD) projected to generate INR300-400 crores in FY27, and expanded capacities at the Indri distillery, contributing an additional INR250-300 crores. Management anticipates the new product pipeline to start kicking in from Q1 FY27, further supporting this growth trajectory.

    03

    Strategic Focus on Premium IMFL and Global Expansion

    Piccadily Agro is strategically focusing on its premium IMFL portfolio, with brands like Indri, Camikara, Cashmir, and Whistler driving growth. The company aims to become a global Alco-Bev player, targeting 50% of its business from exports within 3-5 years and aspiring for its Indri single malt to be a top 10 global brand in 1-2 years, and top 5 in 3-5 years. The IMFL business currently boasts high EBITDA margins of 45-50%, significantly above the industry average.

    04

    Demerger of Sugar Business to Streamline Operations

    In a move to sharpen its focus on the core Alco-Bev business, the company has filed a scheme of demerger for its sugar business into a new entity. This strategic decision, approved by the Board, aims to pool human and capital resources solely for the Alco-Bev segment, with the process expected to be completed by FY27. This will allow the company to concentrate on its growth aspirations in the premium alcohol market.

    05

    Working Capital and Input Cost Management

    Short-term borrowings increased by 132% in FY26, primarily due to higher working capital requirements driven by increased sales and a INR100 crores increase in malt inventory. Management plans to reduce these borrowings to FY26 levels in FY27 by monetizing investments and increasing sales. While power and fuel costs saw a temporary jump in Q4 FY26 due to commodity prices, they are expected to normalize📎 to FY25 levels in the next year, mitigating margin pressures.

    06

    Inorganic Growth and Auditor Realignment

    The company is actively exploring inorganic acquisition opportunities, both domestically and internationally, with a focus on brand-side additions to strategically deepen its portfolio. However, management emphasized that they are not solely dependent on M&A. Additionally, a change in statutory auditor was announced, which is a realignment where the existing signing partner moved to a new firm, ensuring continuity and understanding of the business.

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