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    Manorama Industries Q1 FY27 earnings call

    MANORAMA
    Fast Moving Consumer Goods·14 Aug 2026
    Management Summary

    Manorama Industries Limited reported a strong Q1 FY27, with revenue growing 39.5% to INR 404 crores and PAT increasing 67.6% to INR 79 crores, driven by a richer product mix and expanded fractionation capacity. The company made strategic strides in sourcing and capacity expansion, including new subsidiaries and land acquisition in Africa, and completed a QIP for financial flexibility. While gross margins saw some pressure, management expects overall stability and continued growth from ongoing investments.

    Highlights

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    • Revenue grew 39.5% YoY to INR 404 crores, crossing the INR 4,000 million quarterly revenue milestone for the first time.

    • EBITDA grew 42.2% YoY to INR 106 crores, with margin expanding 49 bps to 26.3%.

    • PAT grew 67.6% YoY to INR 79 crores, with margin expanding 326 bps to 19.5%.

    • Expanded sourcing footprint in West Africa through a new subsidiary in Chad and acquired 10 hectares of land in Burkina Faso for a processing facility.

    • Successful completion of a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) of INR 500 crores, strengthening the balance sheet and providing financial flexibility.

    Concerns

    2

    • Gross margin broadly stable at 45-50%, but management noted it was around 75-80% in H1, indicating current pressure.

    • Subsidiaries still incurred PAT losses of INR 3 crores this quarter, though reduced from INR 8 crores in the previous quarter.

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    09 metrics
    1. 01Revenue₹404 Cr+39.5%YoY
    2. 02EBITDA₹106 Cr+42.2%YoY
    3. 03EBITDA Margin26.3%
    4. 04PAT₹79 Cr+67.6%YoY
    5. 05PAT Margin19.5%

    Capital allocation

    5
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    ₹20 crores this quarter · ₹225 crores (FY27) planned

    Debt

    Debt disclosed

    M&A

    Manorama Savannah Agro Chad Sarl

    acquisition · closed

    M&A

    Burkina Faso processing facility land

    acquisition · signed

    Liquidity

    Cash ₹150 crores

    QIP amount received, FDR of INR 150 crores (excluding QIP).

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Capacity
    Additional debottlenecking capacity
    4,500 tons
    		High
    Capacity
    Total capacity post debottlenecking
    52,000 tons per annum
    		High
    Capacity
    Fractionation capacity utilization
    80-85%
    		High
    Capex
    New capex commissioning (solvent fractionation 3 & refinery)
    Q3 FY28
    		High
    Capex
    Burkina Faso plant payback period
    3 years
    		High
    Capex
    FY27 capex guidance
    INR 225-250 crores
    		High
    Operating Costs
    Employee cost run rate
    INR 14-15 crores
    		High
    Operating Costs
    Raw material cost as % of sales
    50%
    		Medium
    Margin
    Gross margin
    45-50%
    		Medium
    Profitability
    Subsidiary losses
    reduce
    		Medium
    Other Income
    Other income normalization
    normalized
    		Medium
    Revenue
    New facilities contribution
    gradual contribution, full impact in FY29
    		Medium
    Efficiency
    Asset turn
    higher than historical 7x
    		Low
    Working Capital
    Working capital requirement
    50% of raw material for business
    		High

    What to watch in Q2 FY27

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    Debottlenecking capacity operationalization

    Q3 FY27
    CurrentPortion of 7,500 tons operationalized, balance intended for Q3 FY27
    TargetBalance of 4,500 tons operationalized

    Why it matters

    Will add 4,500 tons to capacity, contributing to revenue and efficiency, and is a key part of FY27 capacity expansion.

    And the balance is intended to be implemented in a manner during FY27 around Quarter 3 of this financial year, subject to operational time lines.

    Risks & concerns

    3
    RiskSeverity

    Volatile macro environment

    Management noted that forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties beyond their control, and acknowledged the volatile macro environment. — Analyst acknowledged

    medium

    Export bans on raw materials (e.g., Nigeria on shea nuts)

    Management stated that Nigeria is only one of 22 shea nut producing countries and their diversified sourcing strategy across multiple African regions mitigates this risk. — Analyst downplayed

    medium

    Geopolitical disruptions impacting shipping routes

    Management highlighted their diversified geographies for sourcing and sales, utilizing multiple routes, which reduces dependency on any single route. — Analyst downplayed

    medium

    Q&A highlights

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    “So we already have done a portion of our additional capacity of 7,500, which is already have been operationalized. And the balance is intended to be implemented in a manner during FY27 around Quarter 3 of this financial year, subject to operational time lines.”

    Clarifies the timeline for the remaining debottlenecking capacity to come online, impacting future production.

    asked by Kumar Saumya

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    Detailed Narrative

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    Strong Financial Performance in Q1 FY27

    Manorama Industries Limited commenced FY27 with robust financial results, reporting a 39.5% year-on-year revenue growth to INR 404 crores, marking the first time the company crossed the INR 4,000 million quarterly revenue milestone. Profitability also saw significant improvement, with EBITDA growing 42.2% to INR 106 crores, and PAT increasing by 67.6% to INR 79 crores. This performance led to an EBITDA margin of 26.3% (up 49 bps) and a PAT margin of 19.5% (up 326 bps), reflecting sustained demand and a richer product mix.

    02

    Strategic Expansion and Sourcing Enhancement

    The company achieved several strategic milestones to strengthen its long-term growth platform, including expanding its sourcing footprint in West Africa through the incorporation of Manorama Savannah Agro Chad Sarl, a wholly-owned subsidiary in Chad. Additionally, Manorama acquired approximately 10 hectares (24 acres) of land in Burkina Faso for a future shea nut and mango nut processing facility, with regulatory approvals currently in progress. These initiatives aim to enhance sourcing security, traceability, and supply chain resilience, reinforcing leadership in the shea value chain.

    03

    Capacity Augmentation and Product Innovation

    Manorama Industries is actively pursuing capacity expansion and product innovation. A portion of the 7,500 tons additional debottlenecking capacity has been operationalized, with the balance of 4,500 tons intended for implementation by Q3 FY27, which will bring the total capacity to approximately 52,000 tons per annum. The company's MILCOA Research and Development Center is focused on developing value-added products, including a cocoa butter alternative (CBA) and interesterified products, which are expected to enhance value capture and improve margins.

    04

    Capital Allocation and Funding for Future Growth

    The company outlined a capex plan of INR 225-250 crores for FY27, with INR 70 crores already spent to date out of a larger proposed plan. This investment is primarily directed towards new projects, including INR 120-130 crores for the Burkina Faso facility and the balance for Indian projects like solvent fractionation 3 and refinery, targeted for commissioning around Q3 FY28. The successful completion of a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) raising INR 500 crores, along with INR 150 crores in FDRs, provides the financial flexibility to accelerate these growth initiatives.

    05

    International Market Penetration and Subsidiary Performance

    Manorama Industries is making progress in international markets, with trial production having started in LatAm and samples dispatched to its Brazilian partner, with a gradual ramp-up expected over the next 2-4 quarters. While international subsidiaries still incurred PAT losses of INR 3 crores this quarter (down from INR 8 crores in Q4 FY26), management expects these losses to reduce as operations normalize and scale. The export to domestic revenue mix stood at 60:40, reflecting continued strength in global customer base and healthy domestic demand.

    06

    Margin Outlook and Cost Management

    Management indicated that gross margins broadly remain stable in the 45-50% range, despite some volatility influenced by freight costs and by-product realization, and suggested tracking profitability through EBITDA margin. Raw material costs as a percentage of sales were noted to be higher in H1 (75-80%) but are expected to normalize📎 to around 50% for the overall FY27. Employee costs are projected to normalize to an INR 14-15 crores per quarter run rate after a one-time📎 provision in the previous quarter.

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