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Indian alcoholic beverage manufacturer Radico Khaitan reported a significant increase in profit in the first quarter, driven by high demand for elite spirits, which contributed to margin expansion.

First Quarter Financial Results

The company's consolidated net profit for the quarter ending June 30 increased by almost 76 percent, reaching 230 billion Indian rupees (24 million US dollars) compared to 131 billion rupees the previous year. Meanwhile, operating revenue grew by 10.4 percent year-on-year, amounting to 586.8 billion rupees.

Company expenses rose by 8.5 percent, reaching 557.1 billion rupees. As a result, the company's gross margin expanded from 43 percent to 49.1 percent.

Outlook and Market Factors

The company expressed confidence in maintaining the trend of margin expansion throughout the 2027 fiscal year, despite the conflict between the US and Iran. It was noted that in March, the state of Karnataka, one of India's high-tax alcohol markets, announced the cessation of government price controls and the transition to volume-based excise taxation starting in April. This allowed companies to set prices independently while simultaneously reducing tax rates. The new tax scale came into effect on May 11.

Radico Khaitan stated that 'progressive regulatory reforms in key states, an improved political environment, and a steady shift towards premium brands create significant opportunities.' Sales of Radico's premium and super-premium spirits grew by almost 36 percent.

Analyst Expectations and Competitors

Analysts at Jefferies predict that the company will be able to maintain sales growth momentum for its core brands, especially the recently launched whisky Morpheus. It is worth noting that competitor United Spirits reported a 51.6 percent increase in its first-quarter profit.

CSB Bank, a private lender, reported on Wednesday a 27% increase in net profit for the June quarter, reaching 150 crore rupees. This growth was driven by an increase in core income.

Quarterly Financial Indicators

Last year, the bank earned 119 crore rupees in profit. The bank's total income increased to 1,516 crore rupees compared to 1,286 crore rupees the previous year. According to CSB Bank's regulatory reporting, interest income grew to 1,287 crore rupees from 1,041 crore rupees.

Asset Quality Improvement

The bank's net interest income also increased by 26%, amounting to 479 crore rupees compared to 379 crore rupees in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year. Furthermore, the quality of the bank's assets improved: gross non-performing assets (NPA) decreased to 1.75% of total loans as of June 30, 2026, compared to 1.84% the previous year.

Reduction in Reserves and Adequacy Ratio

Similarly, net NPAs decreased to 0.39% from 0.66% at the end of the first quarter of the previous fiscal year. As a result, reserves and unforeseen expenses decreased to 49 crore rupees compared to 61 crore rupees allocated in the same quarter the previous year. However, the bank's capital adequacy ratio decreased to 19.96% from 21.71% as of June 30, 2025.

Rallis India Ltd, a company engaged in the agricultural resources sector, reported a 31 percent increase in net profit for the period from April to June, amounting to 125 crore rupees, due to increased revenue.

First Quarter Financial Results

In the same period last year, the company's net profit was 95 crore rupees. According to regulatory filings submitted on Monday, total revenue for the first quarter of the current fiscal year reached 1035 crore rupees, compared to 969 crore rupees in the corresponding period of the previous year.

Management Comments

Gyandendra Shukla, Managing Director and CEO of Rallis India, noted that the company demonstrated stable results in the first quarter of the fiscal year 27. He attributed this to 'focused execution across all business verticals, improved profitability, and continuous investments in strengthening our portfolio and capabilities.'

Company Structure and Affiliation

Rallis India Ltd is a subsidiary of Tata Chemicals Ltd and is part of the Tata Group, which has a valuation exceeding $180 billion. The company's operations cover the segments of seeds, crop care, soil health, and plant health.