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    Godrej Consumer Products Limited

    GODREJCP
    Fast Moving Consumer Goods·31 Oct 2025
    Management Summary

    Godrej Consumer Products Limited reported a resilient Q2 FY26 with consolidated revenue growth of 4% and underlying volume growth of 3%, despite GST transition impacts in India and macroeconomic challenges in Indonesia. India's core business (ex-soaps) showed double-digit volume growth, and Africa delivered strong performance. The company acquired the Muuchstac brand at an attractive valuation, strengthening its personal care portfolio. However, consolidated EBITDA margin was 19.3%, and net profit declined by 2%, primarily due to Indonesia's pressures and short-term GST disruptions.

    Highlights

    5

    • Consolidated revenue grew 4% in INR terms, supported by 3% underlying volume growth.

    • India Business (excluding soaps) delivered double-digit underlying volume growth, reflecting core portfolio strength.

    • Africa, USA, and Middle East delivered strong sales growth of 25% in INR terms and 15% in constant currency, with 20% EBITDA growth.

    • Successfully acquired the Muuchstac brand, a leader in men's face wash, at an attractive valuation of roughly 4x sales and 10x EBITDA.

    • New product launches like Godrej Fab, Goodnight Agarbatti, Air Plug Amazon Woods 4X, and Kama Sutra INR99 have met or exceeded expectations.

    Concerns

    5

    • Consolidated EBITDA margin stood at 19.3%, and net profit before exception declined by 2%.

    • Indonesia business faced macro and micro/pricing pressures, resulting in a negative revenue growth of 7% (including 4% impact from distributor arrangement change).

    • GST transition in India led to short-term trade disruptions, particularly impacting soaps and hair color, causing personal care to decline by 2%.

    • Consolidated EBITDA growth may be marginally lower than initial guidance due to unanticipated macroeconomic headwinds in Indonesia and Latin America.

    • Indonesia volume growth is expected to be in the 2-4% range for the next few quarters, indicating a slower recovery.

    What Changed2

    vs Q3 FY26

    Guidance items18 → 19 (+1)Risks discussed5 → 7 (+2)

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    04 metrics
    1. 01Consolidated Revenue Growth4%
    2. 02Consolidated Underlying Volume Growth3%
    3. 03Consolidated EBITDA Margin19.3%
    4. 04Net Profit Before Exception Growth-2%

    Segment breakdown

    India
    4% Sales Growth3% Volume Growth6% Home Care Growth-2% Personal Care Decline
    Indonesia
    2% Underlying Volume Growth-7.0% Revenue Growth-4% Revenue Impact from Distributor Arrangement
    Africa, USA & Middle East
    25% Sales Growth (INR)15% Sales Growth (Constant Currency)20% EBITDA Growth
    List

    Capital allocation

    1
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    M&A

    Muuchstac brand FMCG business

    acquisition · signed

    Guidance & targets

    17
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Volume
    Consolidated Underlying Volume Growth
    High single-digit
    		High
    Volume
    Indonesia Volume Growth
    2-4%
    		Medium
    Volume
    India Volume Growth (overall)
    7-8%
    		Medium
    Volume
    India Soaps Volume Growth
    Pretty sharp
    		Medium
    Volume
    India Volume Growth (ex-noise)
    6%
    		High
    Volume
    India Underlying Volume Growth (ex-noise)
    7-8%
    		Medium
    Revenue
    Consolidated Revenue Growth
    High single-digit
    		High
    Revenue
    Africa Constant Currency Revenue Growth
    High single digits
    		Medium
    Profitability
    Consolidated EBITDA Growth
    Marginally lower
    		Medium
    Margin
    Africa EBITDA Margins
    Mid-teens
    		Medium
    Margin
    India Standalone Margins
    24-26%
    		High
    Market Share
    Muuchstac Market Share (Men's Face Wash)
    11-12%
    		Medium
    Market Share
    Muuchstac Online Share
    30%
    		High
    Growth
    Men's Face Wash Market Growth
    25%
    		High
    Growth
    Toilet Cleaning Category Growth
    Strong double digits
    		High
    Pricing
    Indonesia Negative Pricing (Optical)
    4%
    		High
    Pricing
    Indonesia BTL Reduction
    Reduce
    		Medium

    India Standalone Margins

    H2 FY26
    CurrentWeak quarter, impacted by GST
    TargetReturn to normative levels (24-26%)

    Why it matters

    Crucial for overall profitability and reflects the stabilization post-GST transition.

    As guided earlier, this was the last weak quarter for margins and we expect to return to normative levels in the second half of FY '26 for India.

    How to verify

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    Risks & concerns

    7
    RiskSeverity

    Macroeconomic challenges in Indonesia

    Indonesia business continues to face macro and micro and pricing pressures, leading to negative revenue growth and slower volume growth expectations (2-4%). — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Short-term trade disruptions from GST transition in India

    The recent GST rate reduction led to short-term trade disruptions as channels adjusted, particularly impacting soaps and hair color, causing personal care to decline by 2%. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Unanticipated macroeconomic headwinds in Latin America

    These headwinds contribute to the consolidated EBITDA growth being marginally lower than initially guided. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Volatility in palm oil prices

    Palm prices have been volatile but are currently range-bound between MYR4,000 and MYR4,500, though a sharp fall was noted recently. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Structural volatility in Africa

    While Africa showed strong growth, management noted structural volatility, implying that the mid-teens EBITDA margin range could be wide. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Seasonality impact on Household Insecticides (HI)

    Q2 was a poor season for HI due to monsoon patterns, making it difficult to predict Q3, which is typically a transition period. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    High growth of incense sticks within HI category

    Incense sticks' high growth is 'not an ideal situation' for the overall HI category, and the company is working on ways to manage this without slowing its own growth. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Q&A highlights

    8

    “I mean, when we said normative that is what it is and it may be around normative, maybe on the slightly lower end of normative. Palm prices have been a bit volatile, but they have been range-bound between MYR4,000 and MYR4,500. In fact, in the last three days, four days, it had a sharp fall as well.”

    Clarifies the company's expectation for India margins in H2 FY26, confirming a return to normative levels despite palm oil volatility.

    asked by Mihir Shah

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Q2 FY26 Performance Overview

    Godrej Consumer Products Limited reported a resilient Q2 FY26 with consolidated revenue growth of 4% in INR terms and 3% underlying volume growth. Despite these figures, the consolidated EBITDA margin stood at 19.3%, and net profit before exception declined by 2%. This performance was achieved amidst the transition of GST in India and continued macroeconomic challenges🌐 in Indonesia.

    02

    India Business Performance and GST Impact

    In India, sales grew by 4% and volumes by 3%. The recent GST rate reduction, while a welcome structural reform, led to short-term trade disruptions, particularly impacting soaps and hair color. This caused the personal care segment to decline by 2%. However, the Home Care segment delivered 6% growth, and the India Business (excluding soaps) achieved double-digit underlying volume growth. Management expects to return to normative margins of 24-26% in the second half of FY26 for India.

    03

    International Business Dynamics

    The Indonesia business faced macro and micro/pricing pressures, resulting in a negative revenue growth of 7%, including a 4% impact from a change in distributor arrangement. Despite this, it delivered a stable underlying volume growth of 2%. In contrast, Africa, USA, and the Middle East (GAUM) delivered robust performance with 25% sales growth in INR terms (15% in constant currency) and 20% EBITDA growth, driven by hair fashion and air fresheners.

    04

    Strategic Acquisition of Muuchstac

    The company signed a definitive agreement to acquire the FMCG business under the Muuchstac brand, a fast-growing men's grooming brand. Muuchstac generated approximately INR80 crores in revenue and INR30 crores in EBITDA (adjusted for one-offs📎) over the last 12 months. The acquisition was made at an attractive valuation of roughly 4x sales and 10x EBITDA, significantly below market benchmarks, and is expected to be EPS-accretive. This move strengthens GCPL's presence in personal care and positions it to capitalize on the accelerating shift towards men's grooming.

    05

    New Product Launches and Innovation

    Across its portfolio, new launches are performing well and gaining traction. Godrej Fab and Goodnight Agarbatti are now leading players in their categories. Other launches like Air Plug Amazon Woods 4X and Kama Sutra INR99 have met or exceeded launch expectations and are being scaled up. The company also entered the toilet cleaning category with the launch of Godrej Spic, priced competitively at INR79 for 500 ml, expanding its home care portfolio.

    06

    Outlook and Profitability Guidance

    Management expects performance to strengthen sequentially through FY26, with the second half delivering a stronger trajectory. They are confident of achieving high single-digit underlying volume growth and revenue growth at a consolidated level. India standalone and GAUM businesses are expected to deliver double-digit EBITDA growth for the full year. However, consolidated EBITDA growth may be marginally lower than initial guidance due to temporary pressure📎s in Indonesia and Latin America.

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