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Revenue from Operations:INR 4,885 crores for Q3 '25-'26.
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Revenue Growth:9.5% on a 12-month horizon; 16.5% on a 24-month horizon.
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Profit After Tax (PAT):13.9% of revenue for Q3 '26; 16.9% growth on a 12-month horizon; 22.2% growth on a 24-month horizon.
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Year-to-Date (YTD) Revenue:INR 14,172 crores, with a 7.7% growth on a 12-month basis and 13.1% growth on a 24-month basis.
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YTD PAT:13.1% of revenue; 14.6% growth on a 12-month basis; 15.8% growth on a 24-month basis.
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Operating Profit:INR 895 crores at 17.4% for Q3 '25-'26.
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Profit Before Tax (PBT):INR 919 crores at 18.1% for Q3 '25-'26.
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Commodity Prices:Stable with marginal decreases in wheat flour and RPO.
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ESG Highlights:5.7% reduction in specific water consumption; 2% increase in women in the factory workforce.
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Release Date: February 11, 2026
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
Positive Points
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Britannia Industries Ltd ( BOM:500825 ) reported a robust financial performance with a 9.5% revenue growth over a 12-month period and 16.5% over 24 months.
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The company achieved a profit after tax (PAT) growth of 16.9% over 12 months and 22.2% over 24 months, indicating strong profitability.
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Commodity prices, including wheat flour, sugar, and cocoa, have remained stable, contributing to favorable cost conditions.
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The company is focusing on strategic priorities such as enhancing sales distribution efficiency, elevating brand experience, and driving innovation.
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Britannia's adjacency businesses, including cake, rusk, croissant, and wafers, are growing in double digits, with significant traction in e-commerce.
Negative Points
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The market is experiencing a state of flux due to the GST transition, with some companies yet to fully implement the new price points, causing temporary market disruptions.
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Regional competition remains a challenge, with localized players offering strong competition in certain markets.
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The cheese business has been a slow starter, requiring more focus and innovation to capture market share.
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There is a need for increased investment in brand and e-commerce channels, which may impact short-term profitability.
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The loss of state finance fiscal incentives, amounting to INR65 crores, poses a challenge, although discussions with state governments for alternative incentives are ongoing.
Q & A Highlights
Q: Can you explain the reason behind the 3x growth in e-commerce for categories like cake, rusk, croissant, and wafer compared to biscuits? Is there an opportunity to close this gap? A: The growth in these categories is due to their novelty and increased investment. While biscuits are a staple, the opportunity to drive both adjacency businesses and mainline biscuits in e-commerce is significant. The profitability of e-commerce is generally on par with general trade, with some categories performing slightly better or worse.
Q: How is Britannia addressing regional competition, and is there an impact from GST changes on this front? A: Regional competition exists beyond the East, and Britannia is focusing on addressing this with targeted strategies. The GST rate cut has created compliance challenges for local players, offering an opportunity for Britannia to regain market share. The company is increasing brand investment to counter localized players and adapting to regional flavors and formats.
Q: What is the impact of GST changes on pricing and market share, and how is Britannia managing this transition? A: The GST transition has led to a mix of volume growth and higher value realization. Britannia was quick to adjust to the new GST rates by offering more biscuits at the same price points. However, some competitors have not fully transitioned, causing market flux. Britannia is working with Nielsen to address discrepancies in market share data due to dual price points.
Q: Can you provide insights into Britannia's strategic priorities under the new CEO, particularly regarding brand and innovation? A: The focus is on elevating the Britannia brand, driving efficiency in sales, and expanding into functional foods. The company plans to leverage its legacy strengths while presenting a modern image. A new CMO has been appointed to oversee brand strategy across all verticals, and there is a push to develop new platforms and categories like functional foods.
Q: How is Britannia planning to enhance its cheese business, and what are the future plans for this category? A: Cheese has been a slow starter, but Britannia is focusing on innovation and strengthening its partnership with Bel Foods. The company is the second-largest player in cheese slices and is working on making its portfolio more attractive. New initiatives and propositions are being developed to leverage Britannia's strong brand association with dairy.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
