Emami Agrotech, the edible oil arm of Kolkata-based Emami Group, is targeting ₹22,000 crore turnover in FY27, representing a 10% growth from its ₹20,137 crore turnover in 2025-26. According to reports from PTI, CEO and Director Sudhakar Rao Desai expects this growth driven by strong demand and stable commodity prices, even as the company remains watchful of geopolitical tensions and weather conditions. The company, which mainly sells edible oil, biodiesel, and foods, is the edible oil, biodiesel, and foods arm of Emami Group.
CEO and Director Sudhakar Rao Desai expressed optimism about the upcoming festive season, stating that consumption is bound to increase over the next three to four months. As reported by PTI, he expects demand to remain robust during the festive season, aided by stable commodity prices and inventory replenishment across trade channels. "As we go into the next three-four months and the festive season, consumption is bound to increase. I also see stabilised prices in commodities, which should lead to some inventory building in the pipeline," he said. The company operates with brands including Healthy & Tasty and Best Choice in the edible oils category.
Beyond edible oils, Emami Agrotech is strengthening its foods portfolio with products such as atta, maida, suji, soya nuggets and spices. According to PTI, Desai emphasized that the company is not only growing in refined edible oils but is also making inroads into the foods category, leveraging its multi-location manufacturing and distribution network. The company operates with brands including Mantra Spices, Himani Best Choice, and Advans Soya Chunks in the food segment. On the edible oils business, Desai said the company expects sustained volume growth, driven by its portfolio of premium and differentiated brands.
Desai acknowledged that the operating environment remains highly volatile, requiring agile management of commodity and currency risks. As reported by PTI, he expects normal growth in profitability while managing risks from commodity cycles and currencies. "We are looking at normal growth in profitability. We have to manage the risks arising from commodity cycles and currencies. We are cautious but consistent on growth," he said. The company has already invested substantially in refining and crushing capacities and will now focus more on brand building and expanding its food portfolio.
Desai pointed to challenges from low-cost edible oil brands entering India through Nepal, particularly affecting markets in northern and eastern India. According to PTI, he also cautioned about geopolitical tensions and evolving weather conditions, including the impact of El Nino in India and key producing regions in Asia, which remain critical monitorables on the demand-supply front. However, he noted that inflationary pressures on packaging materials have eased in recent months following a correction in global crude oil prices, which should eventually benefit consumers through softened input costs for laminates, cartons and tin plates.
