KRBL Limited shared its Investor Presentation for the Third Quarter (Q3) ended December 31, 2025. The company highlighted robust profitability metrics, with Q3 FY26 Gross Profit reaching ₹453 crore (30.2% margin) and PAT at ₹170 crore (11.3% margin). Key operational drivers include market leadership in India, strong financial health demonstrated by low debt, and ongoing strategic pillars for growth in the Indian market.
Q3 FY26 Financial Snapshot
KRBL Limited reported its Unaudited Financial Results for the Third Quarter ending December 31, 2025. Consolidated highlights for Q3 FY26 include:
- Total Income: ₹1,502 crore (down 11% YoY).
- Gross Profit: ₹453 crore, marking a 30.2% margin (up from 24.0% in Q3 FY25).
- EBITDA: ₹253 crore (16.9% margin).
- Profit After Tax (PAT): ₹170 crore (11.3% margin).
- Cash & Bank Balance: ₹488 crore.
- Net Worth: ₹5,653 crore.
- Net Bank Borrowings: A net negative position of (₹388 crore).
Nine-Month Performance (9M FY26)
For the nine months ending December 31, 2025, the company saw strong growth:
- Revenue increased by 10% YoY to ₹4,572 crore, driven by 21% growth in export revenue and 6% growth in domestic revenue.
- Gross Profit rose to ₹1,316 crore (28.3% margin), compared to 23.7% in 9M FY25.
- PAT grew by 53% to ₹493 crore.
Market Leadership and Financial Strength
KRBL asserts its position as a Market Leader in India, exporting to over 90+ countries. Key metrics cited:
- GT Market Share: 37.8%.
- MT Market Share: 39.3%.
- Household Reach in India: 12 million.
The company maintains a Strong Financial Position, evidenced by a robust cash flow trend and low debt dependence. Net Worth has consistently increased, reaching ₹5,240 crore in FY25, while Net Bank Debt remained manageable.
The company enjoys a significant Pricing Power premium compared to the India average on Basmati realization per MT.
Strategic Pillars for India Business
The India strategy is built upon four core pillars:
- Democratizing Our Distribution: Growing retail footprint to reach 3.2 Lakh Retail Outlets and 1.2 Crore Indian Households.
- Remodelling Our Supply Chain: Focusing on wider/deeper supply (16 C&Fs & 8 SS) and building a robust Go-To-Market (GTM) practice.
- Investing In The Brand: High-intensity pan-India activations, including a festive campaign featuring Mr. Bachchan which achieved 60% REACH.
- Foraying Into New Prod. & Categories: Launching the Uplife value-added rice range focused on Weight Management, Gut Health, and Active Health.
International Business Overview
International (Export) revenue for Q3 FY26 was ₹357 crore, reflecting a YoY decline of -37%, attributed mainly to a base effect in Q4 exports. However, the 9M FY26 performance remains strong, showing 21% YoY growth. Global trends favor KRBL, as India holds 85% of the global basmati market exports, with the Middle East accounting for nearly 3/4th of India’s basmati exports.
Awards and Recognition
KRBL achieved several accolades, including a triple win at the Transform Asia Awards 2025 for creative, strategy, and visual identity. The company also won Gold at the 2025 LACP Spotlight Awards and secured a spot among the World’s Top 100 Annual Reports for the third consecutive year.
Source: BSE
