Bengaluru-based packaged food company Orkla India Ltd reported a growth of 7.5 per cent y-o-y in profit after tax (PAT) of ₹74 crore for Q4 FY26. The growth is from higher gross margin, operating efficiencies and lower depreciation. The PAT for the full financial year of FY26 was ₹298 crore, up 3 per cent.
The consolidated revenue from operations was at ₹2,509 crore for FY26, registering a growth of 4.8 per cent y-o-y, while Q4 FY26 revenue increased 5 per cent y-o-y, to ₹626 crore despite external headwinds arising from geopolitical volatility and temporary market disruption in Kerala.
“EBITDA margins expanded to 16.9 per cent during FY’26, supported by volume led growth of 5.9 per cent and disciplined operational management,” the company said.
The company’s digital commerce grew by 23 per cent y-o-y in the fourth quarter of FY26 and by 38 per cent y-o-y in the full financial year of 2026 in revenue. Revenue contribution from digital commerce in domestic markets was recorded at 8.7 per cent in FY26.
Commenting on the performance, Sanjay Sharma, Managing Director and CEO of Orkla India, said the company has delivered a resilient performance in FY26, while continuing to strengthen the long-term foundations of the business. Spices, which contributes around 66 per cent of our business, grew at 6.1 per cent despite issues in the Kerala market. Net of Kerala the domestic growth of spices remains strong at 11.1 per cent with volume development of 6.5 per cent, he added.
The West Asia conflict impacted the company’s operations, to which it has responded with agility, ensuring business continuity and consistent product availability, Sanjay further stated.
Orkla’s strategic initiatives include the Eastern Kerala Distribution Restructuring project, focusing on the restructuring of the company’s distribution model across three focus areas: expanding spices coverage, accelerating convenience foods growth, and building a dedicated modern trade structure.
The company’s diverse portfolio covers all meal occasions with products ranging from ready-to-eat meals, breakfast mixes, and snacks to spices and blended masalas. It boasts a vast domestic reach and exports its products to 42 countries globally. The company officially reorganised its Indian business under the ‘Orkla India’ umbrella in 2023, following its acquisition of MTR Foods (2007) and the majority stake in Eastern Condiments (2021).