EMAMILTD - Emami
📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
Emami Limited has executed a definitive agreement to acquire the remaining 73.5% stake in Axiom Ayurveda, bringing its total ownership to 100%. The acquisition, valued at an aggregate consideration not exceeding Rs 200 crore, marks Emami's formal entry into the high-growth beverage and health juice segment. Axiom is a profitable entity projected to achieve a topline of approximately Rs 180 crore in FY26. The deal is expected to be completed in a phased manner over the next three months.
- Acquisition of remaining 73.5% stake in Axiom Ayurveda for a total consideration up to Rs 200 crore
- Axiom Ayurveda is projected to reach a revenue of approximately Rs 180 crore by FY26
- Marks Emami's formal entry into the beverage sector with brands like AloFrut and Axiom Jeevan Ras
- Appointment of Harkirat Bedi, formerly of Dabur, as the new CEO of Axiom Ayurveda
- The acquisition is expected to be fully completed within a 3-month timeline
Emami Limited has entered into a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire the remaining 73.5% stake in its associate company, Axiom Ayurveda Private Limited (AAPL). On April 1, 2026, the company completed the first tranche by acquiring 84,30,909 shares (~36.7% stake), officially making AAPL a subsidiary. The final acquisition of the remaining 84,30,909 shares is expected to be completed by June 2026. This move allows Emami to fully consolidate and control the Ayurveda-focused brand.
- Acquisition of ~73.5% stake in Axiom Ayurveda Private Limited to achieve 100% ownership
- First tranche of 84,30,909 equity shares (~36.7%) completed on April 1, 2026
- Axiom Ayurveda has transitioned from an associate company to a subsidiary of Emami
- Final acquisition of the remaining stake is scheduled for completion by June 2026
Emami Limited has agreed to acquire the remaining 73.5% stake in its associate company, Axiom Ayurveda Private Limited (AAPL), for a cash consideration of up to Rs 200 crore. Upon completion, AAPL will become a 100% wholly-owned subsidiary of Emami. AAPL operates in the healthy beverage and personal care segments, reporting a turnover of Rs 110 crore in FY 2024-25. This acquisition allows Emami to consolidate its position in the niche wellness beverage market.
- Acquisition of ~73.5% stake for an aggregate cash consideration of up to Rs 200 crore
- Axiom Ayurveda will transition from an associate company to a 100% wholly-owned subsidiary
- Target company turnover was Rs 110 crore in FY25, compared to Rs 129 crore in FY23
- The transaction is expected to be completed by June 30, 2026
- AAPL specializes in healthy beverages featuring aloe vera pulp and fruit blends
Emami Limited has announced a leadership transition in its senior management, appointing Shri Dhruv Aggarwal as the new Chief Growth Officer effective March 25, 2026. He replaces Shri Giriraj Bagri, who resigned to pursue external opportunities. Aggarwal brings 20 years of experience in growth strategy and project management, including a 13-year tenure as a Partner at Bain & Company. This appointment reflects the company's focus on strengthening its consumer and retail strategy through experienced external talent.
- Shri Dhruv Aggarwal appointed as Chief Growth Officer effective March 25, 2026
- Incoming CGO has 20 years of experience, including 13 years as a Partner at Bain & Company
- Shri Giriraj Bagri resigned from the role to pursue opportunities outside the organization
- Aggarwal holds a Post Graduate Degree in Business Management from IIM Bangalore
Emami Limited has informed the stock exchanges that its trading window will be closed starting April 1, 2026, in compliance with SEBI's insider trading regulations. This closure precedes the announcement of the company's audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and financial year ending March 31, 2026. The window will remain closed for all designated persons and their immediate relatives until 48 hours after the results are made public. The specific date for the board meeting to approve these results will be communicated in due course.
- Trading window closure starts on April 1, 2026.
- Closure is related to the audited financial results for the quarter and year ending March 31, 2026.
- The window will reopen 48 hours after the official declaration of financial results.
- The restriction applies to all designated persons and their immediate relatives as per SEBI guidelines.
Members of the Emami Limited promoter group have completed an inter-se transfer of 21,58,936 equity shares, representing approximately 0.4946% of the company's share capital. The transaction was executed off-market on February 26, 2026, as a gift without any monetary consideration. This reshuffle involves multiple family members, with Priti A Sureka seeing the largest increase in holding from 3.46% to 3.78%. As this is an internal transfer within the promoter group, the total promoter shareholding remains unchanged.
- Inter-se transfer of 21,58,936 equity shares (0.4946% stake) among the promoter group.
- Transaction conducted via off-market gift mechanism with zero financial consideration.
- Priti A Sureka acquired 14,00,000 shares, increasing her individual stake to 3.78%.
- Major transferors include Avishi Sureka (14,00,000 shares) and Manan Goenka (5,64,900 shares).
- The acquisition is exempt from open offer requirements under SEBI SAST Regulation 10(1)(a)(ii).
Emami Limited has announced the cancellation of its participation in the IIFL 17th Enterprising India Global Investors' Conference. The event was originally scheduled to be held physically in Mumbai on February 25, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. The company cited 'certain exigencies' as the reason for withdrawing from the scheduled meeting. This update follows a prior notification sent by the company on February 3, 2026.
- Cancellation of participation in IIFL’s 17th Enterprising India Global Investors' Conference
- The meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, 25th February, 2026, in Mumbai
- Withdrawal is attributed to unspecified 'certain exigencies'
- The conference was intended to be a physical interaction with institutional investors
Members of the Emami promoter group have filed an intimation for an inter-se transfer of approximately 21.59 lakh equity shares, representing a 0.49% stake in the company. The transaction is structured as a gift among family members and promoter entities, meaning no monetary consideration is involved. The transfer is scheduled to take place on or after February 26, 2026, and will be executed off-market. Crucially, the aggregate shareholding of the promoter group will remain unchanged at 54.84% after the transaction.
- Proposed inter-se transfer of 21,58,936 equity shares representing 0.4946% of the company's share capital
- Transaction to be executed as a gift without any consideration among qualifying promoter group members
- Major transferors include Avishi Sureka (14,00,000 shares) and Manan Goenka (5,64,900 shares)
- Total promoter and promoter group holding remains constant at 54.84% post-transaction
- The 60-day volume weighted average price (VWAP) for the shares is calculated at Rs. 512.96
Emami Limited reported a strong Q3 FY26 with consolidated revenue growing 11% YoY to INR 1,152 crores, driven by a robust 9% domestic volume growth. Profit after tax increased by 15% to INR 319 crores, supported by gross margin expansion to 70.6% and EBITDA margin improvement to 33.4%. The company declared a second interim dividend of INR 6 per share, bringing the total 9-month dividend to INR 10. Management highlighted a recovery in rural demand and significant growth in digital channels, with quick commerce sales doubling during the quarter.
- Domestic business grew 11% with 9% volume growth, led by BoroPlus (+16%) and Kesh King (+10%)
- EBITDA increased 13% to INR 384 crores, with margins expanding 110 bps to 33.4%
- Strategic digital-first subsidiaries (The Man Company and Brillare) delivered robust 31% growth
- Quick commerce sales doubled YoY, now contributing 20% to the total e-commerce business
- Standalone income tax rate expected to reduce from 35% to 25% starting FY27 due to budget amendments
Emami Limited reported a resilient FY25 performance with consolidated revenue growing 6% and PAT increasing 11% year-on-year. The company achieved a 100 bps expansion in gross margins to 68.6%, driven by cost optimization and a shift toward premiumization. A significant strategic shift is visible as the 'New Age/Mainstream' portfolio now accounts for 20% of domestic sales, up from 7% in FY20. Despite short-term headwinds in H1FY26 due to GST transitions and unseasonal weather, the company maintains a strong net cash position of ₹1,000 crore and expects a sharp recovery in H2FY26.
- FY25 Gross Margins improved by 100 bps to 68.6% while EBITDA margins stood at 26.9%.
- Digital spends reached ~50% of the overall media mix in 9MFY26, supporting a 2x growth in D2C brand revenue since FY23.
- International business grew at an 11% 5-year CAGR, now contributing 17% of total revenue.
- Cumulative capital returns since FY21 include ₹2,024 crore in dividends and ₹663 crore in buybacks.
- Domestic organized channels (Modern Trade and E-commerce) share more than doubled to 29% since FY20.
Emami Limited has officially released the audio recording of its conference call with analysts and investors held on February 4, 2026. The call followed the announcement of the company's unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2025. This recording provides management's detailed commentary on the company's financial performance and strategic outlook. Accessing this recording allows investors to understand the nuances behind the reported numbers for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026.
- Audio recording of the Q3 FY-26 earnings call is now available on the company's website.
- The call was conducted on February 4, 2026, following the declaration of quarterly results.
- Covers financial performance for the nine-month period ending December 31, 2025.
- Compliance filing made under Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
- Provides qualitative insights into standalone and consolidated business operations.
Emami Limited has successfully concluded its board meeting on February 4, 2026, which lasted from 2:00 P.M. to 3:25 P.M. The board finalized all agenda items, including the approval of financial results and the declaration of an interim dividend. This filing serves as a formal procedural update following the disclosure of the actual financial performance. Investors should refer to the primary results document for specific growth and payout ratios.
- Board meeting commenced at 2:00 P.M. and concluded at 3:25 P.M. on February 4, 2026.
- The board considered and approved all agenda items including financial results.
- An interim dividend was confirmed as part of the meeting's outcomes.
- This filing follows the earlier detailed disclosure of financial performance.
Emami reported a strong Q3FY26 with consolidated revenue growing 10% YoY to ₹1,152 crore, driven by a robust 9% domestic volume growth. Profit After Tax (PAT) increased by 15% to ₹319 crore, supported by a 110 bps expansion in EBITDA margins to 33.4%. The company declared a second interim dividend of ₹6 per share, bringing the total 9M dividend to ₹10. Performance was broad-based, with the winter portfolio (BoroPlus up 16%) and strategic subsidiaries (up 31%) showing significant traction.
- Consolidated Net Sales grew 11% YoY to ₹1,147 crore with domestic volume growth at 9%
- EBITDA increased by 13% to ₹384 crore, with margins expanding 110 bps to 33.4%
- Profit After Tax (PAT) rose 15% YoY to ₹319 crore
- Declared a second interim dividend of 600% (₹6 per share) for FY26
- Strategic subsidiaries (The Man Company & Brillare) delivered robust growth of 31% in Q3
Emami Limited reported a strong Q3FY26 performance with a 15% YoY growth in Profit After Tax (PAT) reaching ₹319 crore. Revenue from operations grew by 10% to ₹1,152 crore, supported by a robust 9% volume growth in the domestic business. The company saw significant margin expansion, with EBITDA margins improving by 110 bps to 33.4% due to effective cost discipline and stable input prices. Additionally, the board declared a second interim dividend of ₹6 per share, bringing the total 9M dividend to ₹10.
- Consolidated Net Sales grew 11% YoY to ₹1,147 crore with domestic volume growth at 9%
- EBITDA increased by 13% to ₹384 crore, with margins expanding 110 bps to 33.4%
- Profit After Tax (PAT) rose 15% YoY to ₹319 crore
- Declared a second interim dividend of 600% (₹6 per share) for FY26
- Strategic subsidiaries (The Man Company & Brillare) delivered robust growth of 31% in Q3
Emami Limited reported a strong performance for Q3 FY26, with consolidated revenue growing 9.7% year-on-year to ₹1,151.8 crore. Net profit (PAT) increased by 14.5% to ₹319.5 crore, demonstrating improved operational efficiency despite an exceptional loss of ₹10.15 crore. The company rewarded shareholders by declaring a second interim dividend of ₹6 per share (600%). The record date for the dividend is set for February 10, 2026, with payment expected by early March.
- Declared 2nd interim dividend of ₹6 per equity share (600%) for FY 2025-26.
- Consolidated Revenue from Operations increased 9.7% YoY to ₹1,151.8 crore.
- Profit After Tax (PAT) grew 14.5% YoY to ₹319.5 crore from ₹279 crore.
- EBITDA rose 14% YoY to ₹403.2 crore, reflecting healthy operating margins.
- Basic and Diluted EPS improved to ₹7.32 for the quarter compared to ₹6.39 in Q3 FY25.
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Consolidated revenue grew 6% YoY to INR 3,809.2 Cr. Standalone operating income increased 6.9% to INR 3,123.55 Cr. Strategic investments in brands like Brillare and TMC are expected to deliver strong double-digit growth in the second half of the year.
Geographic Revenue Split
International business contributes approximately 17.47% of total revenue (INR 617 Cr in FY24), growing 4% in INR terms and 5% in constant currency during FY25. The domestic business accounts for the remaining ~82.5%, with e-commerce now representing 12% of domestic sales.
Profitability Margins
Gross margins expanded by 100 basis points to 68.6% due to benign raw material prices and judicious price increases. Profit After Tax (PAT) grew 11% to INR 807 Cr, representing a net margin of approximately 21.2%.
EBITDA Margin
EBITDA grew by 8% to INR 1,025 Cr, with EBITDA margins improving by 40 basis points to 26.9% YoY. This improvement was driven by better cost management and softening input costs, partially offset by higher-than-average ad spends.
Capital Expenditure
The company has planned inorganic growth expenditures exceeding INR 200 Cr, intended to be funded through strong internal accruals and existing liquidity buffers rather than debt.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
Maintains a robust capital structure with an overall gearing of 0.04x. Working capital limit utilization is low at less than 10%. The company has no long-term debt other than lease liabilities, supporting its high creditworthiness.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Key raw materials include mentha oil, vegetable oils, and liquid paraffin (commodities for healthcare and personal care). While specific % per material is not disclosed, total raw material costs allowed for a 100 bps gross margin expansion to 68.6%.
Import Sources
Not specifically disclosed in available documents, though international operations in Bangladesh are noted as a significant business hub.
Capacity Expansion
The company is focusing on expanding its distribution network and leveraging strategic acquisitions like Brillare and TMC to increase market reach, though specific MTPA capacity figures are not provided.
Raw Material Costs
Raw material costs were described as 'benign' and 'well under control' in FY25, contributing to a gross margin of 68.6%. Management expects continued margin expansion in Q3 FY26 as input cost pressure remains absent.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Efficiency is tracked through sustainability metrics, achieving 100% compliance with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) by recycling 10,365 metric tons of plastic waste.
Logistics & Distribution
Distribution is a key focus for growth; the company is leveraging quick commerce, modern trade, and D2C websites, which have delivered strong growth recently.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
10%
Growth Strategy
Growth will be driven by a 'volume-led' strategy, expanding the distribution network, and increasing investments in digital-first brands (Brillare, TMC). The company is also targeting inorganic growth with a INR 200 Cr+ budget and leveraging quick commerce channels which are currently seeing momentum.
Products & Services
Antiseptic creams, cooling oils, pain balms, men's grooming products, healthcare supplements, and premium skin/hair care products.
Brand Portfolio
Zandu, Navratna, Boroplus, Fair and Handsome, Kesh King, Mentho Plus, 7 Oils in One, Brillare, and The Man Company (TMC).
New Products/Services
Strategic investments in Brillare and TMC are scaling rapidly; e-commerce now contributes 12% to domestic business, up from lower single digits in previous years.
Market Expansion
Focusing on international markets (70+ countries) and deepening rural penetration in India, which is expected to see demand improvement.
Market Share & Ranking
Holds leadership positions in niche categories like cooling oils (Navratna) and antiseptic creams (Boroplus).
Strategic Alliances
Recent acquisitions and strategic stakes in Brillare and The Man Company to capture the premium and digital-first consumer segments.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The FMCG industry is shifting toward quick commerce and D2C channels. Emami is positioning itself by increasing influencer-led marketing and digital-first brand investments to capture the 12% and growing e-commerce market share.
Competitive Landscape
Faces intense competition from both large multinational FMCG players and new-age D2C brands in the personal care and healthcare segments.
Competitive Moat
Moat is built on strong brand equity in 'problem-solution' categories (e.g., Zandu for healthcare, Boroplus for skin protection). This is sustainable due to high brand recall and a distribution network reaching millions of outlets.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to rural inflation and consumer spending power; management expects rural demand to improve with softening inflation.
Consumer Behavior
Shift toward premiumization and digital purchasing; responded by growing e-commerce contribution to 12% of domestic revenue.
Geopolitical Risks
Political instability in Bangladesh created temporary disruptions in July and August 2024, impacting the international business growth rate (limited to 4%).
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Compliant with ISO 9001:2015 (Quality) and ISO 31000:2018 (Risk Management) standards. Subject to FMCG manufacturing standards and plastic waste management rules.
Environmental Compliance
100% compliant with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations; recycled 10,365 metric tons of plastic waste in FY25.
Taxation Policy Impact
Effective tax provision for FY25 included INR 17,872 lacs in current tax, offset by MAT credit entitlements of INR 8,391 lacs.
Legal Contingencies
A fine was imposed by BSE Ltd for a one-day delay in submitting the statement of impact of audit qualification for FY24 (submitted May 31, 2024, instead of May 30). The fine was paid on July 12, 2024.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Raw material price volatility and geopolitical unrest in neighboring trade partners (Bangladesh) are the primary risks, potentially impacting margins by 100-200 bps if unmanaged.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Domestic India accounts for ~83% of revenue. Bangladesh is a significant portion of the 17% international revenue, representing a specific geographic risk.
Third Party Dependencies
Dependency on a wide network of distributors and stockists; the company is mitigating this by increasing direct D2C and e-commerce presence.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Risk of falling behind in digital consumer engagement; mitigated by 'influencer flywheels' and high investments in digital-first brands like TMC.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Receivables quality is high, supported by a lean operating cycle and low working capital utilization (<10%).