Kalpataru reduces net loss in the first quarter to 27 crore rupees due to revenue and receipts growth

Indian company ITC reported a 27% drop in quarterly profit on Friday. This decline occurred because the increase in excise duties on fresh cigarettes this year narrowed margins, and the phased price increases negatively affected demand for more expensive brands.

The large consumer goods manufacturer, which owns brands such as Aashirvaad flour and Bingo chips, stated that its first-quarter profit, ending June 30, was 35.79 billion rupees ($375.24 million USD), compared to 49.11 billion rupees the previous year.

Corporations worldwide have faced increased costs due to the war in the Middle East. Cigarette manufacturers, including ITC and Godfrey Phillips, which sells Marlboro in India, are facing their own difficulties due to sharp tax increases.

ITC's total expenses, supported by British American Tobacco and owning brands like Gold Flake and Wills Navy Cut, rose to 228.29 billion rupees from 151.88 billion rupees for the reporting period. Nevertheless, total revenue increased to 269.43 billion rupees compared to 210.7 billion rupees.

Consolidated net profit attributable to shareholders of Hindustan Unilever (HUL) decreased by 3% in the first quarter of FY27 (April-June quarter). This decline was attributed to a one-time tax credit recorded in the same period last year.

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During the quarter, the company achieved a net sales increase of 10%, reaching ₹17,341 crores. The underlying volume growth for HUL remained at 5%. In its earnings release, Priya Nair, chief executive officer and managing director of HUL, stated that despite global geopolitical instability, the Indian economy showed resilience, which was supported by active fiscal and monetary policies, keeping the underlying demand stable.

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Priya Nair noted that HUL generated a turnover of ₹17,184 crores and achieved 10% USG, which was fueled equally by both volume and price increases. She emphasized that this performance represents the highest growth recorded over the past thirteen quarters, reflecting the strength of their brands, the enhanced competitiveness of their product range, and the disciplined implementation of strategic goals.

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The company is actively scaling its investments across market development, channel expansion, and portfolio transformation to build a more robust and future-ready business. While navigating the current short-term dynamic environment, the focus remains on achieving revenue growth driven by volume. Furthermore, the maker of Dove soaps reported that its EBITDA margin stood at 23%, staying within the projected range despite operational volatility.

Segment performance varied: the home care category saw 14% underlying sales growth, marking its best growth in three years and reinforcing its market leadership. Beauty & Wellbeing registered 12% underlying sales growth, whereas personal care experienced 4% underlying sales growth, which was primarily influenced by pricing due to persistent palm oil inflation for the second consecutive year. Finally, the foods category recorded an underlying sales growth of 7%, driven by mid-single-digit underlying volume growth.