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    Piccadily Agro Industries Limited

    PICCADIL
    Fast Moving Consumer Goods·29 Apr 2026
    Management Summary

    Piccadily Agro Industries achieved a landmark FY26, crossing INR1,000 crores in sales, driven by robust 42% growth in its Alco-Bev business. The company reported strong standalone PAT growth of 33% and provided an ambitious FY27 guidance of 60-70% value growth, fueled by recent capacity expansions and new product launches. However, Q4 margins faced pressure from the sugar business, and short-term borrowings significantly increased due to working capital needs.

    Highlights

    5

    • FY26 sales revenue crossed INR1,000 crores, marking a significant milestone for the company.

    • The Alco-Bev business demonstrated strong growth in FY26, with revenue increasing 42% YoY to INR908 crores and profitability growing 37% to INR209 crores.

    • Standalone PAT for FY26 grew robustly by 33% YoY, reaching INR140 crores.

    • The brand portfolio business saw exceptional growth in Q4 FY26, up 67% YoY to INR250 crores.

    • Management provided an optimistic outlook for FY27, guiding for an overall value growth of 60-70%, primarily driven by the IMFL segment.

    Concerns

    3

    • Standalone EBITDA margin in Q4 FY26 saw a Q-on-Q reduction of 300 basis points, primarily due to a drop in sugar business margins from 11% to 2%.

    • Short-term borrowings jumped 132% due to increased working capital requirements, including higher debtors and a INR100 crore increase in malt inventory.

    • Power and fuel costs increased from Q4 FY25 to Q4 FY26, though management expects this to be a temporary and seasonal phenomenon.

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    06 metrics
    1. 01Standalone Revenue₹1,143 Cr+28.0%YoY
    2. 02Standalone PAT₹140 Cr+33.3%YoY
    3. 03Alco-Bev Revenue₹908 Cr+42.1%YoY
    4. 04Alco-Bev Profitability₹209 Cr+39.3%YoY
    5. 05Standalone EBITDA Margin23.4%0%YoY

    Segment breakdown

    Alco-Bev Business
    ₹908 Cr Revenue₹209 Cr Profitability31.5% EBITDA Margin
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    Capital allocation

    4
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    ₹30 crores

    Debt

    Debt disclosed

    M&A

    Sugar Business

    divestment · announced

    M&A

    Undisclosed Brand

    acquisition · pending regulatory

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Overall Growth
    Value Growth
    60% to 70%
    		High
    IMFL Business Growth
    Value Growth
    60% to 70%
    		High
    Chhattisgarh Plant Revenue
    Revenue Contribution
    INR300 crores to INR400 crores
    		High
    Indri Plant Additional Revenue
    Revenue Contribution
    INR250 crores to 300 crores
    		High
    Long-term Revenue Growth
    Revenue Multiple
    3x to 4x
    		Medium
    Export Business Share
    Percentage of total business
    around 50%
    		Medium
    EBITDA Margin
    Standalone EBITDA Margin
    either the same or maybe 50 bps higher
    		Medium
    Malt Barrel Capacity
    Number of barrels
    100,000 barrels
    		High
    Chhattisgarh Plant Utilization
    Capacity Utilization
    full utilization
    		High
    Chhattisgarh Plant Sales Start
    First IMFL Sales
    starting May itself
    		High

    Short-term borrowings reduction

    FY27
    CurrentJumped 132% in FY26
    TargetReduced to FY26 levels

    Why it matters

    Indicates effective working capital management and balance sheet health.

    But as we go in FY '27, as we grow by 60%, 70%, we try to bring down this borrowings to the FY '26 levels by monetizing the investment both in malt and, you know, increasing the sales.

    How to verify

    capital_allocation.debt

    Risks & concerns

    3
    RiskSeverity

    Q4 Standalone Margin Compression

    Standalone EBITDA margin dropped 300 bps Q-on-Q due to sugar business margins falling from 11% to 2%. — Analyst acknowledged

    medium

    Increased Power and Fuel Costs

    Power and fuel costs jumped from Q4 FY25 to Q4 FY26, but management expects it to be a temporary/seasonal phenomenon that will stabilize. — Analyst downplayed

    low

    Input Cost Inflation (Packaging)

    Price of glass and packaging materials increased by 40-50% due to the Iran war; management has short-term arrangements but may pass on costs if the situation persists. — Analyst acknowledged

    medium

    Q&A highlights

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    “as I said we are consistent about this, we don't discuss on individual brands. We talk about the overall Alco-Bev business.”

    Analysts sought granular data on key brands and distribution channels, which management chose not to disclose, indicating a preference for aggregated reporting.

    asked by Ruchika Bhatia

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Strong Financial Performance in FY26

    Piccadily Agro Industries reported a robust FY26, with standalone revenue growing 28% YoY to INR1143 crores and PAT increasing 33% to INR140 crores. The Alco-Bev business was a key driver, expanding 42% YoY to INR908 crores in revenue and 37% in profitability to INR209 crores. The company also crossed the INR1,000 crore sales revenue milestone for the first time, highlighting a defining year for the business.

    02

    Aggressive Capacity Expansion & Growth Outlook

    The company completed significant capacity expansions in FY26, including scaling ENA/ethanol capacity at Indri from 78 KLPD to 220 KLPD and malt capacity from 12 to 30 KLPD. A new 200 KLPD distillery in Chhattisgarh was commissioned in December 2025, with sales starting May 2026 and expected to contribute INR300-400 crores in FY27. Management projects an 'exceptional' FY27 with 60-70% overall value growth, primarily driven by the IMFL segment, and aims for 3x-4x revenue growth in the next 3-4 years.

    03

    Premium Product Portfolio & Distribution Expansion

    Piccadily's premium IMFL portfolio, including Indri, Camikara rum, and Cashmir vodka, saw strong acceptance, with the brand portfolio business growing 67% YoY in Q4 FY26 to INR250 crores. Distribution has expanded significantly, now covering 29 states/union territories, the CSD network, and 29 international markets. The company's long-term vision includes achieving 50% export business and becoming a top 5 global single malt brand within 3-5 years, leveraging its unique climate and quality malt.

    04

    Strategic Demerger and M&A Intent

    The company has initiated the demerger of its sugar business by filing a scheme with SEBI, aiming to focus entirely on becoming a global Alco-Bev company. This strategic move is intended to pool human and capital resources for the core Alco-Bev operations. Additionally, Piccadily is actively exploring inorganic acquisition opportunities, primarily on the brand side, both domestically and internationally, to further enhance its portfolio offerings and strategic depth.

    05

    Working Capital Management & Cost Pressures

    Short-term borrowings increased by 132% in FY26, attributed to higher working capital requirements, including increased debtors and a INR100 crore rise in malt inventory. Management plans to reduce these borrowings to FY26 levels in FY27 through sales monetization. While Q4 standalone margins were impacted by a seasonal drop in sugar business margins (from 11% to 2%), and power/fuel costs increased, these are expected to stabilize. Input cost inflation for packaging materials is being managed through short-term arrangements, with potential pass-through if prolonged.

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