PATANJALI - Patanjali Foods
📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
Patanjali Foods Limited has declared its second interim dividend of ₹1.75 per equity share (87.5% of face value) for FY 2025-26. The company has fixed April 25, 2026, as the record date for determining eligibility. In compliance with tax laws, the company will deduct TDS at 10% for resident shareholders with a valid PAN and 20% for those without. Shareholders are required to submit tax-related documents and update their PAN details by the record date to ensure appropriate tax withholding.
- 2nd Interim Dividend declared at ₹1.75 per equity share of face value ₹2 each.
- Record date for dividend entitlement is set for April 25, 2026.
- TDS of 10% applies to resident shareholders with valid PAN; 20% applies if PAN is missing or invalid.
- No TDS for resident individuals if the total dividend paid in FY 2026-27 does not exceed ₹10,000.
- Non-resident shareholders may claim lower tax treaty rates by submitting Form 10F and Tax Residency Certificates.
Patanjali Foods Limited has declared a second interim dividend of Rs 1.75 per equity share (87.5% of face value) for the financial year 2025-26. This follows a previous interim dividend of Rs 1.75, bringing the total interim payout for the year to Rs 3.50 per share. The company has fixed April 25, 2026, as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility. The dividend payment is scheduled to be completed on or before May 20, 2026.
- Declared 2nd Interim Dividend of Rs 1.75 per equity share of face value Rs 2
- Total interim dividend for FY 2025-26 reaches Rs 3.50 per share
- Record date for dividend eligibility is fixed for April 25, 2026
- Dividend payment to be processed on or before May 20, 2026
Patanjali Foods Limited has announced a second interim dividend of ₹1.75 per equity share for the financial year 2025-26, which is 87.5% of the face value of ₹2. The company has fixed April 25, 2026, as the record date to identify eligible shareholders for this payout. This follows a previous interim dividend of ₹1.75 per share already paid during the same financial year. The total interim dividend payout for FY 2025-26 now stands at ₹3.50 per share, with the latest payment scheduled to be completed by May 20, 2026.
- Declared 2nd interim dividend of ₹1.75 per equity share (87.5% of ₹2 face value)
- Record date for dividend eligibility fixed as Saturday, April 25, 2026
- Total interim dividend for FY 2025-26 reaches ₹3.50 per share
- Dividend payment to be disbursed on or before May 20, 2026
Patanjali Foods Limited has submitted its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018. The filing confirms that all share dematerialization requests received during the quarter ended March 31, 2026, were processed within the mandatory 15-day timeframe. The company's Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, Sarthak Global Limited, verified that physical certificates were cancelled and depository records were updated accordingly. This is a standard administrative procedure to ensure the integrity of the company's shareholding data.
- Compliance certificate issued for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
- Dematerialization requests processed within the 15-day regulatory limit.
- Physical security certificates were mutilated and cancelled after verification.
- Confirmation provided by Registrar and Share Transfer Agent, Sarthak Global Limited.
Patanjali Foods Limited has announced the closure of its trading window for all designated persons starting April 1, 2026. This move is in compliance with SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, ahead of the declaration of financial results for the quarter and year ending March 31, 2026. The window will remain closed until 48 hours after the results are made public. The specific date for the board meeting to approve these results will be communicated separately at a later date.
- Trading window closure starts from April 1, 2026, for the Q4 and FY26 reporting period.
- Restriction applies to designated persons, their immediate relatives, and connected persons for buying, selling, or pledging securities.
- The window will reopen 48 hours after the official declaration of the financial results.
- The announcement is a standard regulatory compliance procedure under SEBI Insider Trading Regulations.
Patanjali Foods Limited has received an Order-in-Original from the GST Department (Kutch, Gandhidham) concerning tax discrepancies from FY 2019-20 to 2022-23. The order identifies excess Input Tax Credit (ITC) availment and non-payment of Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) dues. A penalty of ₹3,86,78,700 has been imposed alongside tax and interest demands. The company intends to contest the order before the appellate authority and maintains that it will not impact operations.
- Penalty of ₹3,86,78,700 imposed by the Commissioner of CGST and Central Excise, Kutch.
- Order relates to excess ITC availment and RCM non-payment for the period 2019-20 to 2022-23.
- The company is required to reverse Cess ITC and pay tax demands plus interest.
- Patanjali Foods plans to file an appeal against the order with the relevant appellate authority.
Patanjali Foods Limited (PFL) has entered into agreements with its promoter group company, Patanjali Ayurved Limited (PAL), to acquire significant manufacturing assets. The transaction involves acquiring leasehold rights for a 4,00,016 sq meter land parcel and building for INR 673.90 crore, alongside a biscuit manufacturing plant for INR 76.10 crore. This total investment of INR 750 crore is aimed at augmenting PFL's production capabilities and operational efficiencies. The deal is a related party transaction conducted at arm's length and is subject to regulatory approvals from YEIDA.
- Total acquisition consideration of INR 750 crore for land, building, and machinery from Patanjali Ayurved Limited.
- Acquisition includes 4,00,016 sq meters of leasehold land and 69,900 sq meters of built-up area in Uttar Pradesh.
- Purchase of biscuit manufacturing plant and machinery for INR 76.10 crore to boost production capacity.
- Strategic move to consolidate manufacturing assets under the listed entity to support long-term growth.
- Transaction is subject to approvals from the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA).
Patanjali Foods Limited has approved the allotment of 1,86,082 equity shares to eligible employees following the exercise of options under the PFL Employee Stock Option Plan 2023. The shares were issued at an exercise price of Rs. 420.75 per share, which includes a premium of Rs. 418.75. Consequently, the company's total paid-up equity share capital has increased from approximately Rs. 217.58 crore to Rs. 217.62 crore. These new shares will rank pari passu with existing equity shares, including entitlement to dividends.
- Allotment of 1,86,082 equity shares of face value Rs. 2 each under ESOP 2023.
- Exercise price fixed at Rs. 420.75 per share, including a premium of Rs. 418.75.
- Total issued and paid-up equity shares increased to 108,81,04,195.
- Total paid-up share capital post-allotment stands at Rs. 217,62,08,390.
- New shares are identical in all respects to existing equity shares.
Patanjali Foods Limited has announced a scheduled meeting with analysts and institutional investors on March 13, 2026. The interaction is set to take place at the company's manufacturing plant in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, starting at 11:30 AM. The company has explicitly stated that no unpublished price-sensitive information or forward-looking statements will be discussed during the visit. This event is part of the company's routine investor relations activities to provide stakeholders with operational insights.
- Meeting with analysts and institutional investors scheduled for March 13, 2026
- The event will be held at the company's Haridwar plant starting from 11:30 AM
- Compliance filing under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015
- Company confirmed that no price-sensitive information or forward-looking statements will be disclosed
Patanjali Foods Limited has received an Order-in-Appeal from the Commissioner, CGST (Appeals), Meerut, which upheld a previous order from January 2025 regarding GST litigation. The appeals filed by both the company and the tax authorities were rejected, maintaining the status quo of the original order. As a result, a nominal penalty of ₹10,000 each has been imposed on the company's Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer. The company has stated that this development will have no material impact on its financial or operational performance and plans to challenge the order further.
- Commissioner, CGST (Appeals), Meerut upheld the Order-in-Original dated January 10, 2025.
- Appeals from both Patanjali Foods and the Principal Commissioner, CGST, Uttar Pradesh were rejected.
- A penalty of ₹10,000 each was imposed on Managing Director Shri Ram Bharat and CFO Shri Kumar Rajesh.
- Company expects no financial liability for the listed entity and no impact on business operations.
- Patanjali Foods intends to take necessary legal action to defend the case before higher appellate authorities.
SES ESG Research Pvt. Ltd. has independently assigned Patanjali Foods Limited an ESG score of 52.7 based on Environmental, Social, and Governance parameters. The rating was issued on March 04, 2026, using publicly available information without formal engagement from the company. This unsolicited disclosure was communicated to the company via an automated intimation from the BSE. While the score provides a baseline for sustainability performance, it reflects an external third-party perspective rather than a company-commissioned audit.
- SES ESG Research assigned an ESG score of 52.7 to Patanjali Foods Limited.
- The rating was unsolicited and prepared independently using public data.
- The company received notification of the rating through the BSE on March 04, 2026.
- The score evaluates the company's performance across Environmental, Social, and Governance metrics.
Patanjali Foods Limited has made the audio recording of its Q3 FY26 earnings conference call available to the public following the meeting held on February 12, 2026. This disclosure is a regulatory requirement under SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR) Regulations. The recording allows investors to hear management's detailed commentary on the company's quarterly performance and future strategy. Accessing this recording is crucial for understanding the nuances of the financial results beyond the reported numbers.
- Audio recording of the Q3 FY26 earnings call held on February 12, 2026, is now live on the company website.
- Compliance with Regulation 30 and 46 (2)(oa) of SEBI LODR Regulations, 2015.
- The recording provides direct insights into management's responses to analyst queries regarding business operations.
- Investors can access the mp3 file via the provided link on the official Patanjali Foods investor relations portal.
Patanjali Foods reported a strong bottom-line performance for Q3 FY26 with net profit rising 38.2% YoY to ₹820.93 crore, up from ₹593.76 crore. However, revenue from operations declined by 15% YoY to ₹8,996.82 crore, reflecting volatility in the edible oil segment. The company accounted for a one-time exceptional cost of ₹30.19 crore related to the implementation of new Labour Codes. Despite the revenue dip, the significant jump in profitability suggests improved operational efficiencies and better margins in the Food & FMCG segment.
- Net Profit surged 38.2% YoY to ₹820.93 crore in Q3 FY26 vs ₹593.76 crore in Q3 FY25
- Revenue from operations stood at ₹8,996.82 crore, a decline from ₹10,583.71 crore in the year-ago period
- Food & FMCG segment contributed ₹3,238.05 crore to revenue, while Edible Oils contributed ₹5,731.16 crore
- Exceptional item of ₹30.19 crore recognized due to incremental impact of new Labour Codes on gratuity and absences
- Earnings Per Share (EPS) for the quarter stood at ₹7.55, adjusted for the 2:1 bonus issue
Patanjali Foods reported a standalone revenue of ₹9,116.86 crore for Q3 FY26, showing growth from ₹7,826.64 crore in the same quarter last year. However, Net Profit (PAT) declined to ₹216.70 crore from ₹257.08 crore YoY, significantly impacted by an exceptional item of ₹30.19 crore related to new Labour Code provisions. The Edible Oils segment remains the primary revenue driver at ₹6,731.14 crore, while the Food & FMCG segment contributed ₹2,338.05 crore. Earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter stood at ₹1.99, down from a restated ₹2.37 in the previous year's corresponding quarter.
- Revenue from operations increased to ₹9,116.86 crore in Q3 FY26 compared to ₹7,826.64 crore in Q3 FY25.
- Net Profit (PAT) fell to ₹216.70 crore, down from ₹290.85 crore in the preceding quarter (Q2 FY26).
- Exceptional item of ₹30.19 crore recognized for incremental costs related to the new Labour Code (gratuity and compensated absences).
- Edible Oils segment revenue stood at ₹6,731.14 crore, while Food & FMCG segment contributed ₹2,338.05 crore.
- EPS for the quarter was ₹1.99, compared to a restated ₹2.37 in the year-ago period following the 2:1 bonus issue.
Patanjali Foods has approved the grant of 52,71,793 stock options to eligible employees under its ESOP 2023 scheme. The exercise price for these options is set at a 20% discount to the prevailing market price, aimed at incentivizing and retaining talent. This grant is part of a larger shareholder-approved pool of approximately 3.07 crore options. The company has already realized approximately Rs. 81.35 crore from previously exercised options under this plan.
- Grant of 52,71,793 equity shares of face value Rs. 2 each to eligible employees
- Exercise price offered at a 20% discount to the latest closing market price
- Total options available under the PFL ESOP 2023 plan is 3,07,35,849
- Cumulative money realized from 7,04,430 exercised options stands at Rs. 81.35 Crores
- Options must be exercised within 3 years from the date of vesting
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Edible Oils (H1 FY26: INR 13,653.72 Cr, +21% YoY), Oil Palm Plantation (H1 FY26: INR 1,191 Cr), FMCG (Q2 FY26: INR 2,914 Cr). Overall Q2 FY26 revenue grew 20.95% YoY to INR 9,798.84 Cr.
Geographic Revenue Split
Not disclosed in available documents, though the brand has a presence in India and abroad.
Profitability Margins
Q2 FY26: EBITDA 6.13%, PBT 5.13%. FMCG segment targets >10% OPBITDA margin. Biscuits segment reported 9.65% EBITDA margin in the previous year.
EBITDA Margin
6.13% in Q2 FY26, with segment-specific margins of 3.53% for edible oils and 24.16% for oil palm plantation. Absolute EBITDA grew 22.17% YoY to INR 603.32 Cr.
Capital Expenditure
FPO expected to bring ~INR 4,300 Cr; routine capex funded via internal accruals; no major debt-funded capex planned over the medium term.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
[ICRA]A+ (Stable) and [ICRA]A1+ assigned; BWR upgraded ratings based on scale growth. Borrowing increased due to withdrawal of working capital limits and LC to fund business operations.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Crude palm oil, sugar, flour (wheat), packing material, and fresh fruit bunches (FFB).
Import Sources
Indonesia (palm oil), Russia, and Ukraine (sunflower oil supply chain context).
Key Suppliers
Patanjali Group entities (provide raw materials, packaging, logistics, and security services).
Capacity Expansion
Strategically expanded area under oil palm cultivation to reduce import dependence; segment revenue reached INR 599.43 Cr in Q2 FY26.
Raw Material Costs
Edible oil segment (70% of revenue) is highly sensitive to global price volatility; biscuits margins are critically dependent on palm oil, sugar, and flour costs.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Improvement in crushing capacity utilization following acquisition and availability of working capital limits.
Logistics & Distribution
Synergy with Patanjali Group's distribution network; addition of new distributors to penetrate new markets.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
15%
Growth Strategy
Restructuring into a focused FMCG enterprise; targeting 8-10% growth in Food and 15% in HPC; leveraging MS Dhoni endorsements for brands like Ruchi Gold and Mahakosh; expanding oil palm plantation as a major growth driver.
Products & Services
Edible oils (Ruchi Gold, Mahakosh, Sunrich), Nutrela honey, high-protein atta, Doodh Biscuits, ghee, and Home & Personal Care (HPC) products.
Brand Portfolio
Ruchi Gold, Mahakosh, Sunrich, Nutrela, Patanjali.
New Products/Services
Nutrela honey, high-protein atta, biscuits, and bakery products (acquired for INR 60 Cr).
Market Expansion
Penetration into new markets through addition of distributors and utilizing Patanjali Group's existing network.
Market Share & Ranking
Patanjali is a prominent brand name; Ruchi Gold, Mahakosh, and Sunrich are flagship brands with robust growth in the edible oil sector.
Strategic Alliances
Acquisition of Patanjali Ayurved's FMCG business; operational linkages with Patanjali Group entities for logistics and raw materials.
External Factors
Industry Trends
Shift from low-margin edible oils to high-margin FMCG; growing focus on Ayurveda and wellness; domestic palm oil cultivation to reduce import reliance.
Competitive Landscape
Intense competition from large MNCs and domestic players in the FMCG and edible oil sectors affecting pricing power.
Competitive Moat
Strong brand association with Swami Ramdev; massive distribution synergy with Patanjali Group; diversified portfolio (Edible Oil, Food, HPC, Plantation).
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Sensitive to high inflation which can slow growth in FMCG segments and reduce consumer purchasing power.
Consumer Behavior
Addressing demand for wellness and Ayurvedic products; shifting to value-added FMCG products like high-protein atta.
Geopolitical Risks
Supply disruptions from Russia-Ukraine war and Indonesia export bans previously impacted profitability.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
GST rate changes; environmental norms for manufacturing waste; import/export duties on edible oils.
Environmental Compliance
Exposed to physical climate risks affecting raw material availability (FFBs, grains); impact of waste treatment and plastic usage norms.
Taxation Policy Impact
GST rate changes expected to be 300-400 bps accretive to growth; Q2 FY26 PAT aided by tax refunds from previous years.
Legal Contingencies
Ongoing litigations against parent company and key management (Swami Ramdev, Acharya Balkrishna); penalty order issued by Office of the Commissioner of Central Excise & Central Tax, Mangalore in December 2025.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Litigation outcomes affecting brand reputation; global commodity price volatility (palm oil); competitive intensity in the FMCG space.
Third Party Dependencies
High dependency on Patanjali Group for raw materials, packaging, logistics, and security services.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Healthy credit profile supported by cash flows and comfortable capital structure; liquidity supported by FPO and internal accruals.