India's Godrej Consumer Products delivered robust fourth quarter results, with consolidated net profit rising 10% to ₹452 crore for the quarter ended March 31, compared to ₹412 crore in the same period last year. According to reports from CNBC TV18, this growth was primarily driven by strong volume growth in the company's India business and steady demand across key product categories. The company also reported revenue growth of 11% to ₹3,900 crore from ₹3,514 crore a year ago, while EBITDA increased 11% to ₹841.4 crore from ₹759.2 crore, with EBITDA margin remaining flat at 21.6%. Latest quarterly data shows net income before taxes of ₹639.50 crore compared to ₹699.98 crore in the previous quarter, with diluted normalized EPS of ₹4.23 versus ₹5.50 in Q3.
The company's performance was underpinned by strong volume growth in its India business, as reported by CNBC TV18. This domestic strength demonstrates the resilience of Godrej Consumer Products' core market presence and the continued demand for the company's consumer products portfolio in the Indian market. For FY26, consolidated sales grew 9% year-on-year on 6% volume growth, while standalone sales rose 8% with 6% volume growth.
In category performance, home care grew 12%, led by strong growth in household insecticides, air fresheners and incense sticks, with electrics and non-mosquito portfolio also delivering growth. As per CNBC TV18, personal care grew 3%, with skin cleansing improving through premiumisation and soaps maintaining growth momentum aided by improved affordability post-GST reduction. The company's Indonesia sales rose 3%, while Africa, the US and West Asia markets posted 20% growth.
The company's board declared an interim dividend of ₹5 per share (500% on face value of ₹1) for FY27, with the record date set for May 12, 2026, and payment scheduled on or before June 4, 2026. According to CNBC TV18, this dividend declaration reflects the company's strong financial performance and commitment to returning value to shareholders. Commenting on the business performance, Sudhir Sitapati, Managing Director and CEO, GCPL, said, "The quarter ends a year in which the consistent execution of our Goodness Manifesto, our focus on category development and our discipline on cost have come together to deliver healthy, profitable growth across our portfolio."
Ahead of the results announcement, shares of Godrej Consumer Products Ltd ended at ₹1,097.70 on the NSE, down ₹3.80 or 0.34% for the day, as reported by CNBC TV18. The stock has gained nearly 10% over the last month, but has declined by over 12% in the past year. The positive quarterly results reflect the company's ability to maintain steady demand across key product categories and effective execution of its business strategy during the quarter.
