Godrej Consumer Q1 Profit Jumps 11.5% to Rs 505 Cr

By Business DeskGodrej Consumer Q1 Profit Jumps 11.5% to Rs 505 Cr

Godrej Consumer Products (GCPL) reports a strong Q1 FY27 with net profit up 11.5% to Rs 505 Cr and revenue surging 18.3% to Rs 4,225 Cr, driven by exceptional Africa business growth.

Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) recorded an 11.5% year-on-year rise in its consolidated net profit for the quarter ending June 2026, reaching Rs 505 crore. This robust performance for the first quarter of FY27 was accompanied by a significant revenue surge.

Q1 Financial Performance Overview

  • Consolidated Net Profit: Rs 505 crore, up 11.5% from Rs 453 crore in the prior year.
  • Consolidated Revenue: Rs 4,225 crore, an 18.3% increase from Rs 3,571 crore year-on-year.
  • EBITDA: Rs 802 crore, marking a 15.7% rise from Rs 693 crore.
  • EBITDA Margin: Stood at 19%, a 40 basis point contraction from 19.4%.

GCPL’s global operations delivered varied growth, with the Africa business leading the expansion. India and Indonesia also contributed positively to the overall revenue figures for the quarter.

Geographic Revenue Contributions

  • India Business: Revenue grew 11% year-on-year to Rs 2,557 crore.
  • Africa Business: Revenue soared 47% to Rs 1,006 crore.
  • Indonesia Business: Revenue increased 15% to Rs 487 crore.

In additional corporate developments, the Board of Directors approved an interim dividend for shareholders. There was also a notable change in the company’s directorial board during the reporting period.

Key Corporate Actions

  • Interim Dividend: Declared at Rs 5 per Equity Share for FY26-27.
  • Record Date: Set for Thursday, August 13, 2026.
  • Payment Date: Expected on or before Saturday, September 5, 2026.
  • Director Resignation: Amisha Jain resigned as Non-Executive Independent Director, effective August 7, 2026, citing increased professional commitments.

The company’s strong first-quarter results underscore resilient revenue growth across key markets, particularly driven by its significant performance in Africa, while maintaining a healthy net profit trajectory.

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