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    Godrej Consumer Products Limited

    GODREJCP
    Fast Moving Consumer Goods·30 Jan 2026
    Management Summary

    Godrej Consumer Products Limited delivered a strong Q3 FY26 with robust consolidated revenue and EBITDA growth, driven by excellent performance in India and GAUM. While Indonesia faced pricing pressures, new acquisitions like Muuchstac are performing well. Management remains confident in sustaining profitability and achieving long-term volume growth, despite some short-term challenges in specific categories due to weather and market dynamics.

    Highlights

    6

    • Consolidated revenues grew 9% in INR terms, underpinned by a healthy 7% underlying volume growth.

    • Consolidated EBITDA expanded 16%, reaching 21.6% margins.

    • Net profit before exceptionals grew 14%.

    • Standalone India business delivered excellent performance, with 9% underlying volume growth and 11% sales growth, and EBITDA margins at 24.8%.

    • Africa, U.S.A., and Middle East GAUM business sales grew 19% in INR terms and EBITDA grew 18%.

    • Muuchstac acquisition successfully completed on November 10, strengthening the portfolio in the fast-growing men's face wash segment.

    Concerns

    5

    • Macroeconomic and pricing pressure in Indonesia and Latam moderated full-year EBITDA growth.

    • Indonesia revenue was flattish due to distribution adjustment and pricing pressures persist.

    • India HI and soaps businesses were negatively impacted by cooler 9 months and a poor mosquito index.

    • Park Avenue acquisition progress is a little slower than last year.

    • Pet food test market results in Tamil Nadu have been mixed, with the product mix not yet '100% right'.

    What Changed2

    vs Q4 FY26

    Guidance items10 → 18 (+8)Risks discussed4 → 5 (+1)

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    05 metrics
    1. 01Consolidated Revenue Growth9%+9%YoY
    2. 02Consolidated Underlying Volume Growth7.0%+7.0%YoY
    3. 03Consolidated EBITDA Growth16%+16%YoY
    4. 04Consolidated EBITDA Margin21.6%
    5. 05Net Profit (before exceptionals) Growth14.0%+14.0%YoY

    Segment breakdown

    India Standalone
    11% Sales Growth9% Underlying Volume Growth24.8% EBITDA Margin
    India Home Care
    12% Value Growth
    India Personal Care
    7.0% Growth
    Indonesia
    5% Underlying Volume Growth0% Revenue Growth
    Africa, U.S.A. and Middle East (GAUM)
    19% Sales Growth (INR)18% EBITDA Growth
    List

    Capital allocation

    2
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    M&A

    Muuchstac

    acquisition · closed

    M&A

    Park Avenue (Raymond)

    acquisition · integrated

    Guidance & targets

    15
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Revenue
    Consolidated Revenue Growth
    High single-digit
    		High
    Revenue
    India Business Growth
    Continued growth performance
    		High
    Profitability
    Consolidated Profitability Momentum
    Sustain
    		High
    Profitability
    Africa Bottom Line Growth
    Faster than top line
    		Medium
    Margin
    India EBITDA Margins
    24-26%
    		High
    Volume
    India Volume Growth
    7-8% and then 9-10%
    		Medium
    Volume
    Africa Volume Growth
    High single-digit
    		Medium
    Volume
    Soaps Volume Growth
    Low single-digit
    		High
    Growth
    HI Business Growth
    Mid-single-digit, inch towards high single digit
    		Medium
    Growth
    Soaps Value Growth
    4-6%
    		High
    Growth
    Personal Wash (excluding soaps) Growth
    Faster than soaps
    		Medium
    Growth
    Fast-growing categories (air care, laundry liquid, incense sticks, EDP) Growth
    Teens
    		High
    Growth
    Laundry Liquids Growth
    Multi-decade growth
    		High
    Growth
    Overall India Aggregate Growth
    10%
    		Medium
    Pricing
    Soaps Pricing
    Low single-digit
    		High

    Pet Food Business Mix Optimization

    next quarter/few quarters
    CurrentMixed results, not 100% right mix in Tamil Nadu
    TargetImproved consumer traction and product mix

    Why it matters

    Indicates potential for a new growth engine and successful market entry in a nascent category.

    But I don't think we're still at a position where we can say we've got the mix 100% right.

    How to verify

    detailed_narrative[title='New Business Ventures (Pet Food, Muuchstac, Spic)']

    Risks & concerns

    5
    RiskSeverity

    Macroeconomic and pricing pressure in Indonesia and Latam

    These pressures have moderated full-year EBITDA growth, though a robust exit trajectory and sustained profitability momentum into FY27 are expected. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Oil price fluctuations

    Sharp increases (>15%) in oil prices could lead to margin pressure, though the company aims to avoid cutting advertising to optically cover margins. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Weather-related vagaries

    Cooler 9 months negatively impacted HI and soaps businesses in Q3, with a poor mosquito index also affecting HI. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Pet food business mix not optimized

    Test market results in Tamil Nadu have been mixed, and the product mix is not yet '100% right', indicating ongoing refinement is needed. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Litigation charge costs for Strength of Nature

    Costs related to legal expenses for the class action suit are likely to continue for a few quarters. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Q&A highlights

    8

    “We've had some success in terms of consumer traction, distribution, etc. But I don't think we're still at a position where we can say we've got the mix 100% right. But this is a long game, and we're willing to be patient and figure out where we should participate because what is clear to us is that this is a long game and a lot of value at the end of it.”

    Reveals that the new pet food venture is still in an experimental phase with mixed results, indicating a longer gestation period for profitability.

    asked by Abneesh Roy

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Q3 FY26 Consolidated Performance Overview

    Godrej Consumer Products Limited delivered a strong Q3 FY26, with consolidated revenues growing 9% in INR terms, underpinned by a healthy 7% underlying volume growth. The company's EBITDA expanded by 16%, reaching a margin of 21.6%, and net profit before exceptionals grew by 14%. This performance reflects broad-based growth and alignment with strategic priorities, despite some macroeconomic headwinds🌐 in certain regions.

    02

    India Business Momentum and Margin Drivers

    The standalone India business demonstrated excellent performance, achieving 9% underlying volume growth and 11% sales growth. India's EBITDA margins stood at a healthy 24.8%, benefiting from favorable input costs, disciplined cost management, and calibrated pricing actions. Key drivers for margin improvement included significant cost savings in media (due to a new media house), supply chain initiatives, and blend flexibility in soaps and detergents, which are expected to be structural and persist.

    03

    International Portfolio Resilience and Challenges

    The international portfolio showed resilience amidst a mixed operating environment. Indonesia recorded a 5% underlying volume growth, though revenue was flattish due to distribution adjustments and persistent pricing pressures. Conversely, the Africa, U.S.A., and Middle East (GAUM) business delivered outstanding results, with sales growing 19% in INR terms and EBITDA growing 18%, primarily driven by strong performance in hair fashion and air fresheners.

    04

    Strategic Acquisitions and New Ventures

    The acquisition of Muuchstac, a men's face wash brand, was successfully completed on November 10, 2025, strengthening the company's portfolio in a fast-growing segment (INR 1,000 crore market, growing 20%). The Park Avenue acquisition is progressing, with the EDP segment showing "rapidly exploding" growth, though overall progress is a little slower than last year. Additionally, the company launched Spic, a toilet cleaner, in Tamil Nadu, with positive initial results, and is evaluating a national rollout strategy after a 6-month assessment period.

    05

    Volume Growth Trajectory and Category Performance

    Management aims to increase India's volume growth from the current 6-7% to 7-8% and then 9-10% over the next 18-24 months. This growth will be fueled by fast-growing categories such as air care, laundry liquids, incense sticks, and EDP, which are currently growing at 'teens' and possess large Total Addressable Markets (TAMs). Laundry liquids, in particular, are expected to experience multi-decade growth, contributing significantly to the compounding effect on overall volume.

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