Saugata Gupta (Managing Director and CEO of Marico) has expressed confidence in the company's growth trajectory, aiming for ₹15,000 crore (approximately $1.8 billion USD) in revenue by FY27. This ambitious target requires a low double-digit growth rate, which Gupta believes is achievable through a combination of modest pricing and volume gains. Marico has demonstrated resilience, particularly with its flagship brand Parachute, which maintained slight volume growth despite a 60% price hike necessitated by a 100% surge in copra prices. With copra prices now decreasing by 30% to 32%, Gupta anticipates a return to stable growth for Parachute.

The company's EBITDA margins faced mild pressure recently, but Gupta expects recovery as input costs ease, particularly since copra constitutes 50% of Marico's commodity basket. Furthermore, Gupta projects high-teens EBITDA growth for FY27, supported by improving margins in the digital and foods sectors. Marico's strategy for its Saffola brand emphasizes quality over aggressive volume growth, focusing on premium products like Saffola Gold. However, Gupta has flagged potential risks from El Niño effects, which could impact agricultural output and commodity prices, warranting close monitoring as Marico moves forward.