15-Oct-2026 09:09:18
BAJAJ CONSUMER CARE Q2 FY27: STRONG ALMOND DROPS GROWTH, BUT RAW MATERIAL COSTS REMAIN ELEVATED 🟢
• Bajaj Almond Drops Hair Oil (ADHO) domestic revenue grew over 30% YoY, supported by double-digit volume growth. • Smaller price-point packs continued to outperform, driving portfolio growth. • Coconut portfolio remained a key growth driver, with volume growth significantly ahead of revenue growth due to lower coconut prices. • Growth portfolio continued to scale, with improving profitability and new product launches being piloted. • Distribution expansion includes approximately 60,000 additional outlets and 1,000 distribution partners across India. • Light Liquid Paraffin (LLP) price index rose to 152 in Q2 FY27 from 140 in Q1 FY27, reflecting elevated costs amid the West Asia conflict. • Refined Mustard Oil index increased to 155 from 139 QoQ, while Copra index rose to 171 from 149 QoQ. • Management highlighted rising raw material costs and freight pressures, which could affect margins.
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