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    Patanjali Foods Q1 FY27 earnings call

    PATANJALI
    Fast Moving Consumer Goods·17 Aug 2026
    Management Summary

    Patanjali Foods Limited reported a strong Q1 FY27 with 29% YoY revenue growth to INR 11,337 crores, driven by edible oil and oil palm segments. The FMCG segment also performed well, particularly biscuits, with improved EBITDA margins. However, challenges remain in the staples and ghee segments, alongside broader concerns about El Nino's impact and rural demand.

    Highlights

    5

    • Revenue from operations grew 29% YoY to INR 11,337 crores, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of highest-ever quarterly revenues.

    • Operating EBITDA margin improved to 4.80%, with profit before tax at 4% of revenue.

    • Edible oil segment achieved its highest-ever quarterly revenue of INR 8,505 crores, driven by mustard oil.

    • Oil palm plantation revenue grew 25% YoY to INR 740 crores, aligning with government's self-reliance mission.

    • FMCG segment contributed significantly with INR 2,938 crores revenue and 6.45% EBITDA margin, driven by strong biscuit sales (27% YoY growth, 15.35% EBITDA margin).

    Concerns

    4

    • Ghee sales were softer during the quarter, generating INR 219 crores, due to seasonal demand and lower summer off-take in export markets impacted by geopolitical tensions.

    • The consumer staples segment faced rural stress and recorded a negative EBITDA of INR 59 crores in Q1 FY27.

    • Management expressed caution regarding the impact of El Nino on production and availability, and potential stress on rural incomes and demand contraction.

    • Input cost inflation, particularly in packaging, freight, and logistics, weighed on the profitability of some FMCG businesses.

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    05 metrics
    1. 01Revenue from Operations₹11,337 Cr+29.0%YoY
    2. 02Operating EBITDA₹543 Cr
    3. 03Operating EBITDA Margin4.8%
    4. 04Profit Before Tax₹453 Cr
    5. 05PBT Margin4%

    Segment breakdown

    Edible Oil
    ₹8,505 Cr Revenue5.2% EBITDA Margin
    Oil Palm Plantation
    ₹740 Cr Revenue25% YoY Growth
    FMCG
    ₹2,938 Cr Revenue₹190 Cr EBITDA6.5% EBITDA Margin26% Contribution to Revenue30% Contribution to EBITDA5% Volume Growth12% Pricing Inflation
    FMCG - Biscuits
    ₹560 Cr Revenue27% YoY Growth15.3% EBITDA Margin9.3% Previous Year EBITDA Margin
    FMCG - Consumer Staples
    ₹1,000 Cr Revenue₹-59 Cr EBITDA
    FMCG - Textured Soya Product (TSP)
    ₹160 Cr Revenue14.0% YoY Growth50% QoQ Growth18% EBITDA Margin
    FMCG - Beverage
    ₹38 Cr Revenue
    FMCG - Ghee
    ₹219 Cr Revenue
    FMCG - Other Food Categories
    ₹203 Cr Revenue
    FMCG - Nutraceuticals
    ₹18 Cr Revenue
    FMCG - Home and Personal Care (HPC)
    ₹629 Cr Total Revenue₹122 Cr EBITDA
    FMCG - HPC - Skin Care
    ₹165 Cr Revenue
    FMCG - HPC - Dental Care
    ₹325 Cr Revenue
    FMCG - HPC - Home Care
    ₹83 Cr Revenue
    FMCG - HPC - Hair Care and Other
    ₹56 Cr Revenue
    FMCG - Ethnic Foods
    ₹9 Cr EBITDA
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    Capital allocation

    1
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    M&A

    Patanjali Ayurved's Home and Personal Care business

    acquisition · closed · Consideration ₹NaN (undisclosed)

    Guidance & targets

    11
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Volume
    Edible Oil Volume Growth
    3% to 5%
    		High
    Growth
    Food and FMCG Growth
    8% to 10%
    		High
    Growth
    Beauty and Personal Care Growth
    around 15%
    		High
    Growth
    Oil Palm Plantation Growth
    more than 15%
    		High
    Profitability
    FMCG Vertical EBITDA Growth
    12% to 15%
    		High
    Profitability
    TSP EBITDA Margin
    16% to 18%
    		High
    Profitability
    Overall EBITDA
    closer to INR 2,500 crores
    		Medium
    Profitability
    Overall EBITDA Margin Growth
    10% to 12%
    		High
    Revenue
    Overall FMCG Total Sales
    closer to INR 12,500 crores
    		Medium
    Margin
    Edible Oil Margin Construct
    towards consistently 5-plus percent
    		Medium
    Distribution
    E-commerce and Quick Commerce Revenue Contribution
    20%
    		High

    What to watch in Q2 FY27

    5

    El Nino impact on food inflation

    next quarter
    CurrentUnclear impact on production, availability, and food inflation
    TargetClarity on El Nino's impact and its effect on food inflation

    Why it matters

    This will determine the input cost environment and pricing power for the company's products.

    So, there are two factors which are driving this caution, and I think we'll see💬 that unfolding over this quarter and the subsequent quarters. One is that this El Nino impact is still very unclear in the way how markets are going to react both on the production side and the availability side, and very direct impact of that could be on the food inflation, which is there number one.

    Risks & concerns

    7
    RiskSeverity

    El Nino impact on production and availability

    Uncertainty regarding how markets will react to El Nino, potentially impacting food inflation. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Rural incomes and demand contraction

    Potential stress on rural incomes could lead to demand contraction, requiring careful monitoring. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Commodity price inflation and input costs

    Inflation in commodity prices, packaging, freight, and logistics is raising input costs for FMCG businesses. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Geopolitical tensions affecting trade

    Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East disrupted normal consumption and trade patterns, impacting ghee sales. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Policy interventions on commodities

    Potential for government policy reactions on certain commodities control orders and essential commodities. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Hyper-competitive FMCG landscape

    The overall FMCG landscape is becoming more competitive, requiring strategic agility. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Quality issues and input inflation in food business

    Some quality issues in pulses and higher input inflation (packaging, commodity) had an impact on the overall food business. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Q&A highlights

    7

    “So, it is a business of, you know, it was INR2,900 crores. It was generating a margin of INR600 crores, and we have paid INR1,100 crores which is less than 18, 19 months of profitability and which has already in last 18 months it has already repaid that much and built up assets substantially. So that answers your question straight up. There was no valuation methodology, nothing, it was just straight away on a slump sale basis that we sold we acquired the business.”

    Analyst questioned if the INR 1,100 crores HPC acquisition was an overpayment, leading management to clarify it was a slump sale, not P/E based, and already repaid its cost, implying it was a highly favorable deal.

    asked by Keshav Harlalka

    2 min read7 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Q1 FY27 Financial Performance Overview

    Patanjali Foods Limited delivered its fourth consecutive quarter of highest-ever quarterly revenues, reaching INR 11,337 crores, a 29% year-on-year growth. Operating EBITDA stood at INR 543 crores, translating to a 4.80% margin, while profit before tax was INR 453 crores, with a 4% PBT margin. This performance indicates healthy growth in profitability despite a dynamic operating environment.

    02

    Segmental Performance Highlights

    The edible oil segment recorded its highest-ever quarterly revenue of INR 8,505 crores, primarily driven by mustard oil, with an EBITDA margin of 5.22%. The oil palm plantation business also showed strong growth, with revenues increasing by 25% year-on-year to INR 740 crores. The FMCG segment contributed INR 2,938 crores to revenue and INR 190 crores to EBITDA, achieving a 6.45% EBITDA margin and accounting for 26% of total revenues and 30% of EBITDA.

    03

    FMCG Category Deep Dive

    Within FMCG, the biscuits category generated INR 560 crores in revenue, growing 27% year-on-year, and saw a significant expansion in EBITDA margin to 15.35% from 9.35% last year. The textured soya product division grew 14% year-on-year and 50% quarter-on-quarter, with an EBITDA margin over 18%. However, the consumer staples segment faced challenges, reporting over INR 1,000 crores in revenue but a negative EBITDA of INR 59 crores.

    04

    Operating Environment and Input Costs

    The company navigated a dynamic operating environment characterized by commodity price inflation in Q1, influenced by delayed monsoon and geopolitical factors. While this inflation was a net positive for edible oils due to long positions, it raised input costs for several FMCG businesses. Management noted that palm oil prices firmed in March 2026, and soya oil prices increased by 40% towards the end of March before stabilizing.

    05

    New Product Launches and Innovation

    Patanjali Foods launched several new products during the quarter, including Rose Kanti soap, Dant Kanti Sensitive toothpaste, Super Dishwash liquid, Sweet Lime pickle, Almond and Chyawanprash cookies. The company also rolled out new Dant Kanti variants, which are performing well, and plans to launch a slew of new products in the HPC category in the coming quarter, focusing on micro-segmentation for Gen Z requirements.

    06

    Distribution and Digital Expansion

    The company continues to strengthen its presence across e-commerce and quick commerce channels. Revenue contribution from modern trade and e-commerce/quick commerce currently stands at about 15% and is targeted to increase to 20% of overall revenue within the next 18 months. This strategic focus aims to drive growth through emerging distribution channels.

    07

    Acquisition Valuation Clarification

    Management addressed analyst concerns regarding the INR 1,100 crores acquisition of Patanjali Ayurved's Home and Personal Care business. They clarified that the acquisition was made on a slump sale basis, not based on P/E multiples, and was effectively 'gifted' by the parent. The acquired business generated INR 600 crores in EBITDA last year, and the acquisition cost has already been repaid, indicating a highly favorable deal for the listed entity.

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