Orkla India Limited announced robust financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026. Revenue from operations surged 19.4% year-on-year to ₹776 crore in Q2 FY27. Profit After Tax (PAT) also saw a significant increase of 19.2% to ₹91 crore. For the half year, revenue grew 15.1% to ₹1,435 crore.
Orkla India’s Strong Q2 Performance
Orkla India Limited today announced its unaudited consolidated financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026. The company delivered broad-based growth, with revenue from operations for the second quarter (Q2’FY27) increasing by 19.4% year-on-year to ₹776 crore. Revenue from the sale of products also rose by 18.4%, supported by a volume growth of 2.9%. This performance builds upon the growth momentum seen in the first quarter, when revenue from operations grew by 10.4%.
Key Financial Highlights
The growth was observed across various categories, geographies, and channels. Spices revenue saw a significant jump of 25.1% to ₹498 crore, while Convenience Foods revenue grew by 7.7% to ₹271 crore, despite a shift in the festive calendar to the third quarter. Domestic revenue increased by 20.0% to ₹623 crore, and international revenue grew by 11.7% to ₹145 crore.
EBITDA for the quarter stood at ₹124 crore, an increase of 12.6% year-on-year, with a margin of 15.9%. Profit After Tax (PAT) for Q2’FY27 rose by 19.2% to ₹91 crore. For the first half of FY27 (H1’FY27), revenue from operations grew by 15.1% to ₹1,435 crore. EBITDA increased by 7.8% to ₹239 crore, and PAT was ₹179 crore before exceptional items (net of tax), up 14.4%.
Strategic Initiatives Driving Growth
Orkla India highlighted several strategic initiatives contributing to its performance. The company is focused on building a pan-India growth platform largely through digital commerce, which grew 23% year-on-year in Q2 and contributed 10% of domestic revenue, with the channel growing 33.6% outside South India. Project Bolt has been instrumental in supporting this expansion.
Furthermore, the company strengthened its portfolio relevance by introducing 15 innovations during the quarter. Its innovation agenda aims at portfolio diversification and staying relevant to evolving consumer preferences, including Gen Z. The restructuring of Kerala distribution also continues to progress as planned, showing encouraging results.
Management Commentary
Sanjay Sharma, Managing Director & CEO, Orkla India, commented, “Q2 marks another step in building a stronger, more relevant food business with reach across India. Broad-based growth reflects the strength of our brands and the discipline of our execution. We see headroom both in our core markets and in new markets unlocked by Digital commerce expanding our reach to Gen Z consumers.” He added, “With festive activity extending into Q3, we expect the coming quarter to capture a significant share of seasonal demand. Our focus remains on sustaining this momentum and creating long-term value through disciplined execution.”
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