Sundrop Brands Limited (SUNDROP)
₹612.10 -2.15% last close, 23 Oct
Latest quarterly results (Q1 FY27)
In its latest reported quarter, Q1 FY27, Sundrop Brands' revenue was ₹428 Cr (+15.0% year on year, +10.7% on the previous quarter), and net profit ₹12.1 Cr (+181.4% year on year); the operating margin was 5.8%.
| Q1 FY27 (₹ Cr) | Value | YoY vs Q1 FY26 | QoQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ₹428 | +15.0% | +10.7% |
| Operating profit | ₹25.0 | +83.2% | +18.1% |
| Net profit | ₹12.1 | +181.4% | +23.1% |
| EPS (₹) | 3.22 | +180.0% | +23.4% |
| Operating margin | 5.8% | — | — |
SUNDROP delivery percentage
NSE end-of-day data for
On Fri, 23 Oct 2026, 56.87% of the SUNDROP shares traded on NSE were taken to delivery, against the stock's own 20-session average of 62.04%. That is close to its usual level. Turnover was only ₹65 lakh, so a handful of trades can move this figure. Volume was 0.2 times its average, well below normal.
Delivery in the last 5 sessions: 55.4% · 61.2% · 58.4% · 47.2% · 56.9%
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📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
Sundrop Brands Limited has submitted its quarterly compliance certificate under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018 for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. The certificate, issued by its Registrar and Share Transfer Agent KFin Technologies Limited, confirms that securities received for dematerialisation were duly processed, accepted or rejected, and cancelled within the prescribed timelines. This is a recurring regulatory filing with no material impact on the company's financials or operations.
- Compliance certificate submitted under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018.
- Covers the quarterly reporting period ended September 30, 2026.
- Issued by Registrar and Share Transfer Agent (RTA) KFin Technologies Limited on October 05, 2026.
Sundrop Brands Limited received a Show Cause Notice on September 29, 2026, from the Deputy Commissioner (SGST), Ghaziabad I, Uttar Pradesh, for FY 2022-23. The notice demands ₹26,37,65,281.41, which includes a penalty of ₹2,39,78,661.93 under Section 73 of the UPGST/CGST Act, 2017. The total demand represents approximately 88% of the company's TTM net profit of ₹30 Cr. The company plans to contest the demand, stating that tax liabilities discharged on deemed supplies, exports under LUT, and reverse charge mechanisms were not considered.
- Total GST demand raised is ₹26,37,65,281.41 for the Financial Year 2022-23
- Demand includes a penalty component of ₹2,39,78,661.93
- Show cause notice issued under Section 73 of the UPGST/CGST Act, 2017
- Total demand represents ~88% of company's TTM PAT of ₹30 Cr
- Company intends to contest the notice with documentary evidence for LUT exports and RCM
Sundrop Brands Limited has informed the exchanges that CRISIL ESG Ratings and Analytics Limited voluntarily assigned an ESG rating of 'Crisil ESG 56' under the 'Adequate' category on September 11, 2026. The company clarified that it did not engage CRISIL for this assessment, which was done independently based on publicly available data. Sundrop was notified of the rating via an email from BSE on September 15, 2026. This announcement carries no immediate operational or financial impact on the company's ₹1,222 crore TTM revenue base.
- Assigned voluntary rating of 'Crisil ESG 56' under the 'Adequate' category
- Rating assigned on September 11, 2026, and communicated to the company on September 15, 2026
- Company confirmed it did not solicit or engage CRISIL for this evaluation
- Assessment was conducted independently using publicly available sources
Sundrop Brands reported a fatal accident involving one workman at the Hosur (Tamil Nadu) factory unit of its wholly owned subsidiary, Del Monte Foods Private Limited. Following the incident, authorities ordered the temporary stoppage of operations on one manufacturing line dedicated to pizza sauce under Section 40(2) of the Factories Act, 1948, pending safety assessments. Management stated that other manufacturing operations remain normal and the overall financial impact is preliminary assessed to be immaterial and covered by insurance.
- Fatal accident at Hosur facility of wholly owned subsidiary Del Monte Foods resulted in 1 workman casualty
- Operations halted on 1 manufacturing line ('pizza sauce product') per order dated September 3, 2026 under Section 40(2) of the Factories Act, 1948
- Loss and damage are covered under insurance policies as per preliminary evaluation
- Company stated all other production lines and business activities remain unaffected and fully operational
Sundrop Brands Limited (formerly Agro Tech Foods Limited) announced the voting results of its 39th Annual General Meeting held on August 26, 2026. A total of 2,94,42,072 votes were polled out of 3,76,96,853 outstanding shares, representing a voter turnout of 78.10%. All 4 ordinary resolutions were passed with over 99.99% approval, including the adoption of FY26 financial statements and director reappointments.
- Voter turnout stood at 78.10% with 2,94,42,072 votes polled out of 3,76,96,853 shares
- Adoption of FY26 Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements approved with 99.9998% votes in favor
- Reappointment of Mr. Ramit Bharti Mittal approved with 99.9998% votes in favor
- Reappointment of Mr. Nitish Bajaj approved with 99.9967% votes in favor
- Remuneration of Cost Auditors for FY27 approved with 99.9967% votes in favor
Sundrop Brands Limited held its 39th Annual General Meeting on August 26, 2026, via video conferencing. Shareholders approved all four ordinary resolutions by requisite majority, including the adoption of standalone and consolidated financial statements for FY26. Additionally, the reappointments of directors Mr. Ramit Bharti Mittal and Mr. Nitish Bajaj (retiring by rotation) were cleared, along with the ratification of cost auditor remuneration for FY27. Detailed voting results under Regulation 44 will be submitted separately within two working days.
- Concluded 39th Annual General Meeting held virtually on August 26, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:25 PM IST
- Adopted audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2026
- Approved reappointment of retiring directors Mr. Ramit Bharti Mittal and Mr. Nitish Bajaj
- Ratified the remuneration payable to the Cost Auditors for the financial year 2026-27
- Remote e-voting was conducted between August 22, 2026 (9:00 AM) and August 25, 2026 (5:00 PM)
Sundrop Brands Limited has scheduled physical one-on-one meetings with institutional investors on August 31, 2026, in Mumbai from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Participating institutions include ICICI Prudential AMC, Kotak AMC, UTI MF, Tata AMC, and 360 One MF. The company stated that discussions will refer to the Q1 FY27 post-earnings presentation and no unpublished price sensitive information (UPSI) will be shared.
- One-on-one institutional meetings scheduled for August 31, 2026, between 9:30 AM and 5:30 PM IST
- Physical meetings to take place in Mumbai across 5 institutional asset managers
- Participating entities: ICICI Prudential AMC, Kotak AMC, UTI MF, Tata AMC, and 360 One MF
- Discussions to focus on already public Q1 FY27 earnings presentations with no UPSI shared
Sundrop Brands Limited (formerly Agro Tech Foods) reported a 15% YoY consolidated revenue growth for Q1 FY27, with sequential growth at 11%. The company achieved a stable EBITDA margin of 7% and expanded gross margins by 110 bps despite inflationary pressures in packaging and commodities. A key strategic shift is underway toward a capital-efficient 'food platform' model, utilizing third-party manufacturing to drive innovation. While the core Sundrop business grew 16%, the company is aggressively targeting the value-added Peanut Butter segment where it currently holds only a 3% market share compared to 33% in the standard segment.
- Consolidated revenue grew 15% YoY and 11% sequentially in Q1 FY27
- E-commerce channel delivered 32% YoY growth, significantly ahead of industry averages
- Gross margins improved by 110 basis points despite commodity and packaging inflation
- B2B business segment outperformed the overall group with 18% growth
- Peanut Butter market share is 33% in standard variants but only 3% in the high-growth value-added segment
Sundrop Brands Limited (formerly Agro Tech Foods) has published the audio recording of its investor conference call held on August 07, 2026. The call discussed the unaudited financial results for Q1 FY2026-27, following a year where the company reported a TTM revenue of ‑1,166 Cr. This disclosure is a routine regulatory requirement to ensure transparency for all shareholders regarding management's commentary on performance and strategy. Investors can access the recording via the company's website to hear updates on the Del Monte integration and edible oil margin trends.
- Conference call conducted on August 07, 2026, at 12:00 Noon IST regarding Q1 FY27 results
- Company is operating under its new identity, Sundrop Brands Limited, following rebranding
- Management discussed performance against a TTM revenue base of ‑1,166 Cr
- The company maintains a significant retail footprint of 500,000 outlets
- Discussion included the 'scaled food platform' strategy following the 100% acquisition of DMFPL
Sundrop Brands reported a 15% YoY increase in consolidated revenue to ₹428.1 Cr for Q1 FY27. Normalized EBITDA margins improved significantly to 7.0% from 4.3% in the previous year, driven by a 110 bps gross margin expansion and cost optimization initiatives. E-commerce remains a high-growth engine, up 32% YoY, while core categories now contribute 60% of total revenue. The company maintains a robust balance sheet with ₹40 Cr in free cash and minimal borrowings of ₹16 Cr.
- Consolidated revenue increased 15% YoY to ₹428.1 Cr in Q1 FY27.
- Normalized EBITDA margin expanded to 7.0% from 4.3% in the same quarter last year.
- E-commerce sales grew 32% YoY, with Quick Commerce specifically delivering 35% growth.
- Core categories (Popcorn, Culinary, Italian, Spreads) now account for 60% of revenue compared to 53% in FY23.
- 100 new product launches over the last 24 months contributed approximately ₹60 Cr (4% of total sales).
Sundrop Brands Limited (formerly Agro Tech Foods) held a board meeting on August 6, 2026, to approve its Q1 FY27 unaudited financial results. The company also granted 29,500 stock options under its ESOP Scheme 2024, with 24,000 of these allocated to employees of its material subsidiary, Del Monte Foods Private Limited. Exercise prices are set at ₹636 for tenure-based grants and ₹515 for performance-based grants. Additionally, the board updated its Insider Trading Code of Conduct to include formal procedures for investigating leaks of price-sensitive information.
- Grant of 29,500 Employee Stock Options (ESOPs) under the 2024 Scheme.
- 24,000 options specifically granted to employees of material subsidiary Del Monte Foods Private Limited.
- Tenure-based exercise price set at ₹636 per option, while performance-based is ₹515.
- Approval of Unaudited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Results for Q1 FY27.
- Formalization of an 'Enquiry Committee' to investigate any suspected leaks of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI).
Sundrop Brands Limited (formerly Agro Tech Foods) has approved the grant of 29,500 stock options under its 2024 ESOP Scheme. A significant portion, 24,000 options, has been allocated to employees of its material subsidiary, Del Monte Foods Private Limited. Additionally, the company re-approved 5,500 options for a company employee, superseding a previous approval from May 2026. These decisions were finalized during a board meeting on August 06, 2026, which also included the approval of Q1 FY27 financial results.
- Grant of 24,000 options to employees of the material subsidiary, Del Monte Foods Private Limited.
- Re-approval of 5,500 options on August 06, 2026, replacing the earlier grant from May 07, 2026.
- Total of 29,500 options issued under the 'Agro Tech Foods Limited Employees Stock Option Plan, 2024'.
- The grant follows a series of previous ESOP-related updates dating back to June 07, 2025.
Sundrop Brands (formerly Agro Tech Foods) held a board meeting on August 6, 2026, to approve the unaudited financial results for Q1 FY27. The company granted 29,500 stock options under its 2024 ESOP scheme, with 24,000 units specifically allocated to employees of its material subsidiary, Del Monte Foods Private Limited. Exercise prices are set at Rs 636 for tenure-based grants and Rs 515 for performance-based grants, representing a slight discount to the current market price of Rs 664.8. Additionally, the board amended its Insider Trading Code of Conduct to strengthen procedures for investigating leaks of price-sensitive information.
- Grant of 29,500 Employee Stock Options (ESOPs) approved on August 6, 2026
- 24,000 options allocated to employees of material subsidiary Del Monte Foods Private Limited
- Exercise price for tenure-based grants set at Rs 636 per option
- Exercise price for performance-based grants set at Rs 515 per option
- Minimum vesting period of 1 year with a 5-year exercise window from the date of vesting
Sundrop Brands Limited (formerly Agro Tech Foods) has submitted its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for FY 2025-26. The report is prepared on a standalone basis and covers the company's ESG performance for the period ending March 31, 2026. Notably, the reporting boundary excludes two new manufacturing facilities in Krishnapatnam and Alwar as they became operational mid-year. The company maintains a paid-up capital of approximately ₹37.70 crore and derives 100% of its turnover from the FMCG sector.
- Paid-up capital reported at ₹37,69,68,530 as of the reporting date.
- FMCG activities, including edible oils and processed foods, account for 100% of total turnover.
- Two manufacturing facilities (Krishnapatnam, Telangana and Alwar, Rajasthan) were excluded from current reporting as they started mid-year.
- The company reported on a standalone basis for the financial year spanning April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026.
- Maintains a retail reach of approximately 500,000 outlets as per qualitative company context.
Sundrop Brands Limited (formerly Agro Tech Foods) has initiated the dispatch of physical letters to shareholders regarding its 39th Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for August 26, 2026. The communication provides a QR code and web link to the FY 2025-26 Annual Report for members without registered email addresses. This follows a transformative year where TTM revenue reached ₹1,166.14 crore, largely driven by the acquisition of Del Monte Foods Private Limited. Investors should note the e-voting cut-off date of August 19, 2026.
- 39th Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held on August 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM IST via Video Conferencing.
- Cut-off date for determining e-voting eligibility is set for August 19, 2026.
- Remote e-voting period is scheduled from August 22, 2026 (9:00 AM) to August 25, 2026 (5:00 PM).
- FY26 Annual Revenue stood at ₹1,166.14 crore, representing a significant scale-up from ₹388.94 crore in FY25.
- Physical letters are being dispatched to shareholders whose email addresses are not registered with the RTA or Depository.
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Consolidated pro-forma revenue grew 8% in Q2 FY26 and 10% in H1 FY26. By segment, Sundrop Brands (58% of business) grew 7% in Q2 and 11% in H1, while Del Monte (42% of business) grew 10% in Q2 FY26. E-commerce revenue surged 41% in Q2 FY26, and B2B revenue grew 23% in the same period.
Geographic Revenue Split
Not disclosed in available documents, though the company mentions a media experiment in a regional market to expand the Sundrop Heart franchise.
Profitability Margins
Gross margins expanded by 250 bps in Q2 FY26 and 190 bps in H1 FY26. This was driven by a relentless focus on material costs and operational efficiencies in manufacturing and supply chain. Reported EBITDA margin improved to 4.0% in Q2 FY26 from 3.1% in Q2 FY25.
EBITDA Margin
Consolidated EBITDA (excluding ESOP and one-time costs) grew 29% in Q2 FY26 and 30% in H1 FY26. The pro-forma EBITDA growth reflects the successful integration of Del Monte and cost-rationalization programs.
Capital Expenditure
Not disclosed in absolute INR Cr for future periods, but the company emphasizes a 'capital efficient approach' to building scale and ensuring efficiency of capital deployed for any new expansion.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
The company maintains a strong balance sheet with NIL borrowings as of September 30, 2025. Operating margins improved to 3.7% in Q1 FY26 from 2.6% in FY25, which is a key credit monitorable.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Edible oils (commodity-linked), packaging materials (RM & PM), and food ingredients for spreads and snacks. Material costs accounted for INR 240.1 Cr in Q2 FY26, representing approximately 62.6% of total revenue.
Import Sources
Not specifically disclosed, though the company manages a global affiliation through its perpetually licensed food brands.
Capacity Expansion
Current capacity not disclosed in MT; however, the company is expanding its reach by bringing its 500,000 (5 lakh) outlet coverage onto a tech platform (Bizom), with 23% coverage achieved in Q2 FY26 vs 9% in Q1 FY26.
Raw Material Costs
Material costs were INR 240.1 Cr in Q2 FY26, up 86% on a reported basis due to the DMFPL acquisition. On a pro-forma basis, material costs improved as a ratio of revenue, contributing to a 250 bps gross margin expansion.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Manufacturing and supply chain costs were specifically targeted for improvement through external advisory, resulting in significant operational margin gains.
Logistics & Distribution
Distribution is being modernized via 'Sales Force Automation' through the Bizom platform, covering 113,000 outlets as of Q2 FY26 to track productivity KPIs.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
10%
Growth Strategy
Growth will be achieved through a 'scaled food platform' approach following the 100% acquisition of Del Monte Foods Private Limited (DMFPL). Strategies include aggressive investment in e-commerce (+41% growth), expanding the Sundrop Heart and Oats franchises, and leveraging a GST reduction (from 12%/18% to 5%) for 95% of the portfolio to drive volume.
Products & Services
Edible oils (Sundrop Heart), Peanut Butter (Spreads), Oats, Pasta, Olive Oil, Canned Fruits and Vegetables, and ready-to-cook/ready-to-eat snacks.
Brand Portfolio
Sundrop, Del Monte, Crystal.
New Products/Services
New launches in the Del Monte 'layers' and 'timed fruits and vegetable' segments, alongside an expansion into the Sundrop Oats business.
Market Expansion
Focusing on fast-growing channels like Quick Commerce and hybrid e-commerce platforms, which grew 41% YoY. Also expanding regional reach through targeted media experiments.
Market Share & Ranking
The company holds leadership positions in some categories and 'challenger' positions in others, with a total reach of 500,000 retail outlets.
Strategic Alliances
Acquired 100% equity of Del Monte Foods Private Limited (DMFPL) on February 6, 2025, to create a consolidated food platform.
External Factors
Industry Trends
Consumer megatrends are driving a shift toward branded packaged foods. The industry is seeing a reduction in GST for food items, which Sundrop has passed on to consumers via reduced MRPs to stimulate volume growth.
Competitive Landscape
Facing intense competition in the spreads and dips category from new entrants offering high-protein and chocolate variants.
Competitive Moat
Moat is built on strong brand recall for 'Sundrop' and 'Del Monte' and a massive distribution network of 5 lakh outlets. Sustainability is driven by 'perpetually licensed' brands and a shift toward high-margin food categories like spreads and oats.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
Highly sensitive to edible oil commodity cycles and GST policy changes. The transition of 95% of the business to a 5% GST bracket is a significant tailwind for consumption.
Consumer Behavior
Shift toward e-commerce and quick commerce for food purchases, where the company is investing ahead of the curve with 34% higher advertising spend.
Geopolitical Risks
Not disclosed, though global affiliations for brands like Del Monte imply exposure to international supply chain stability.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Compliant with SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The company recently changed its name from Agro Tech Foods Limited to Sundrop Brands Limited to reflect its focus on its core brand.
Taxation Policy Impact
95% of the group business (excluding edible and olive oils) has seen a GST reduction from 12%/18% down to 5%, which is being used to drive volume growth.
Legal Contingencies
The MDA report mentions legal proceedings but does not disclose specific case values or material pending litigation that would impact financial stability.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Volatility in raw material costs for edible oils could impact absolute margins. The integration of DMFPL and the associated one-time costs (INR 6.2 Cr for advisory) and ESOP charges (INR 8 Cr) impact short-term reported profitability.
Geographic Concentration Risk
Not disclosed, but the company is moving toward national tech-platform coverage for its 500,000 outlets.
Third Party Dependencies
Dependency on external partners for margin improvement programs in packaging and logistics.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
The company is mitigating tech risks by migrating its entire sales force to the Bizom mobile platform to track productivity KPIs.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
Not disclosed; however, the company maintains a free cash balance of INR 24 Cr and zero debt.