Emami Q4 profit up 10.5% to Rs 162 cr

Time of India

17-05-2025

HighlightsEmami Limited reported a 10.5 percent increase in consolidated profit after tax, reaching Rs 162.17 crore for the March quarter of FY25, driven by a robust 11 percent growth in its core domestic business. The company's total income rose by 6.9 percent to Rs 3,877.30 crore in FY25, with organized trade channels contributing significantly to domestic revenues, expanding by 140 basis points year-on-year. Emami Limited's board approved a special interim dividend of Rs 2 per equity share for the 2024-25 fiscal year, while the company celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Homegrown FMCG firm Emami Ltd on Friday reported 10.5 per cent increase in consolidated profit after tax at Rs 162.17 crore for March quarter FY25, helped by a volume growth in its core business. The company had posted a PAT of Rs 146.75 crore for the January-March period a year ago, according to a regulatory filing from Emami.
Revenue from operations was at Rs 963.05 crore in the quarter as against Rs 891.24 crore in the year-ago period. Total expenses were at Rs 743.61 crore, up 9.3 per cent year-on-year.
Total income, which includes other income, was up 9.12 per cent to Rs 984.21 crore.
"Despite tepid urban mass demand, Emami demonstrated resilient performance, leveraging its strategic brand portfolio, agile execution, and omni-channel distribution capabilities with the company's core domestic business delivering robust double-digit growth of 11 per cent," Emami said in an earning statement.
This was "coupled with a healthy volume growth of around 7 per cent led by key brands such as Navratna, Dermicool, BoroPlus and Healthcare range," it added.
Emami's international business posted a 6 per cent growth in Q4FY25, demonstrating resilience in the face of geopolitical volatility across Bangladesh, the Middle East, and parts of Africa.
It had a strong momentum across SAARC, SEA, CIS, and African markets, said Emami.
In FY25, Emami's PAT increased 10.85 per cent to Rs 802.74 crore from Rs 724.14 crore a year ago. Total income rose 6.9 per cent to Rs 3,877.30 crore.
Organised trade channels, comprising Modern Trade, e-Commerce, and Institutional Sales contributed 27.6 per cent to the domestic revenues in FY25, expanding by 140 basis points over the previous year.
"Growth in these channels outpaced overall domestic growth, clocking 13 per cent YoY growth," it said.
Commenting on the result, Vice Chairman and Managing Director Harsha V Agarwal said, core domestic business continued to demonstrate strong momentum in Q4FY25, supported by healthy volume growth of 7 per cent.
"Our input costs broadly remain under control and do not pose any major challenge in the near future. Going forward, we're focused on strengthening our core brands and unlocking new growth through brand extensions, premium offerings, and sharper channel strategies," he said.
For the strategic subsidiaries, Emami is scaling marketplace and quick commerce presence, while driving cost efficiencies as well as launch new products in the next 3-6 months to tap into evolving consumer trends.
"We expect a gradual pickup in consumption, supported by easing inflation, recent income tax benefits, higher government capex, and a more accommodative monetary policy, including potential rate cuts," he said.
On the outlook, Emami said it remains confident of navigating short-term macro uncertainties through portfolio premiumisation, innovation acceleration, enhanced channel productivity, and strategic international expansion.
The board of Emami also approved payment of a special (interim) dividend of Rs 2 per equity share of face value of Re 1 each for 2024-25, while celebrating 50 years of the company.
Shares of Emami Ltd ended at Rs 637 apiece, up 1.07 per cent on the BSE.>