Radico Khaitan Ltd delivered exceptional fourth-quarter results with net profit surging 94.93% year-on-year to ₹179.46 crore in the March quarter, compared with ₹92.07 crore in the same period last year. According to the latest financial results, the company's revenue from operations rose 15.31% to ₹1,503.71 crore after adjusting for excise duty, while total income increased 15.63% to ₹5,188.12 crore. The profit before tax witnessed strong growth of 92.90% to ₹237.02 crore versus ₹122.87 crore in the year-ago quarter, demonstrating robust operational efficiency gains across all key metrics.
The company's premiumisation strategy showed remarkable results with growth in the Prestige & Above portfolio exceeding 28% during the year, as reported by CNBC TV18. Chairman and Managing Director Lalit Khaitan attributed this success to sustained premiumisation across categories, supported by favourable industry conditions and deeper consumer engagement. The company's focus on product innovation and premium-led growth strategy has clearly paid dividends in the current financial year, with the strategy continuing to drive strong performance across all business segments.
The board recommended a final dividend of 450%, or ₹9 per equity share of face value ₹2 for FY26, subject to shareholder approval at the company's 42nd annual general meeting. As reported by CNBC TV18, if approved, the dividend will be disbursed within 30 days of the AGM. The company maintains a minimum 20% dividend payout policy and continues to focus on premium-led growth, innovation and disciplined capital allocation, reflecting its commitment to returning value to shareholders while maintaining strong financial performance.
On a full-year basis, Radico Khaitan's performance was equally impressive with adjusted revenue from operations reaching ₹6,050.43 crore in FY26, compared to ₹4,851.15 crore in FY25, reflecting a growth of 24.72% year-on-year after excluding excise duty. The company's annual net profit climbed 75.05% to ₹604.48 crore in FY26 from ₹345.61 crore in FY25, while annual profit before tax increased 73.20% to ₹805.23 crore. These strong annual results underscore the company's consistent execution of its premiumisation strategy and operational excellence throughout the fiscal year.
Shares of Radico Khaitan Ltd ended marginally higher on Wednesday, by 0.18% at ₹3,345.00 on the NSE, as reported by CNBC TV18. The positive market response reflects investor confidence in the company's strong quarterly performance and strategic direction, with the stock showing resilience despite the broader market conditions. The strong earnings growth supported by improved operational performance and higher profitability has reinforced investor confidence in the company's growth trajectory and strategic initiatives.
