Godrej Consumer Q1 Profit Jumps 11.5% to Rs 505 Cr
By Business Desk
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.