Marico Reports Strong Growth Amidst Market Volatility, Emphasizes Premiumisation Strategy
Premiumisation to help sustain strong volume, revenue growth: Marico MD
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Marico, a major consumer goods company based in Mumbai, India, reported an 8% increase in volume growth for FY26, alongside a 26% rise in revenue to ₹13,611 crore. CEO Saugata Gupta highlighted the benefits of premiumisation and the competitive edge of larger firms in navigating supply chain challenges and inflation.
- 01Marico's volume growth reached 8% in FY26, the highest in seven years.
- 02The company reported a consolidated revenue of ₹13,611 crore, up 26% year-on-year.
- 03Profit after tax increased to ₹1,762 crore, reflecting an 8% growth.
- 04CEO Saugata Gupta emphasized that larger firms are better positioned to handle market volatility.
- 05Marico is focusing on premiumisation and emerging channels like quick commerce to sustain growth.
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Marico, headquartered in Mumbai, India, has reported its strongest volume growth in seven years, with an 8% increase in business volumes for FY26. The company's consolidated revenue surged to ₹13,611 crore (approximately $1.65 billion USD), representing a 26% increase compared to the previous year. Profit after tax also rose to ₹1,762 crore (around $215 million USD), marking an 8% growth. CEO Saugata Gupta noted that larger consumer goods companies are better equipped to navigate current market volatility due to superior supply chain management and financial stability. He highlighted that Marico has absorbed significant input cost increases, including a 30-35% correction in copra prices, which constitute about half of its input costs. Gupta expressed confidence in maintaining high single-digit volume growth and double-digit revenue expansion, driven by premiumisation and diversification strategies. He also pointed out that many digital-native brands struggle to scale effectively, giving Marico a competitive advantage in traditional distribution channels. The company is actively exploring quick commerce, which now represents 35-40% of its e-commerce business.
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Marico's growth reflects a stable demand environment that can positively influence job security and investment in the FMCG sector.
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