Emami Q1 profit falls 15% as West Asia disruption lifts input costs

Emami’s Q1FY27 consolidated net profit fell to ₹138.94 crore despite 15% revenue growth to ₹1,039.21 crore. Domestic sales grew 20%, but international business declined 12% as crude- and packaging-led inflation compressed gross margin by 360 bps to 65.8%.

— Filed Tue, 4 Aug, 2026, 21:28 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine · Updated

Emami’s Q1FY27 profit fell 15% to ₹138.94 crore as West Asia-linked disruptions, crude and packaging inflation compressed gross margin by 360 bps. Revenue rose 15%, led by 20% domestic growth, while international business declined 12%; management expects healthier Q2 demand.

Why this matters

The result extends Emami’s recent pattern: a prior signal reported Q1 revenue up 15% to ₹1,039 crore on acquisitions and organised channels, while another flagged a 16% profit drop from input and promotional costs.

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