30-Oct-2026 22:02:10
PRATAAP SNACKS Q2 FY27: TARGETS STRONG DOUBLE-DIGIT FY27 REVENUE GROWTH; NEW INDORE MANUFACTURING PLANT & REVENUE UP 26% YOY
• FY27 Revenue Guidance: Management expects strong double-digit revenue growth, supported by core product demand, distribution expansion, new launches and alternate sales channels • Quarterly Results: Revenue increased 25.9% YoY and 10.3% QoQ to ₹540.95 Cr, crossing the ₹500 Cr quarterly milestone for the first time • Profitability: Operating EBITDA declined 43.7% YoY and 32.3% QoQ to ₹12.90 Cr, while PAT recorded a loss of ₹2.50 Cr versus profit of ₹4.64 Cr YoY and ₹2.47 Cr QoQ • Margin Pressure: Operating EBITDA margin declined to 2.38% from approximately 5.33% YoY and 3.88% QoQ, due to elevated input costs • New Manufacturing Facility: Acquired RLOP, securing leasehold land rights for the proposed greenfield manufacturing plant near Indore • Project Execution: Site development and preparatory work have commenced, with civil construction and procurement of long-lead plant and machinery planned next • Capacity Expansion: New plant expected to improve manufacturing efficiency, optimise operating costs and support future growth and margin improvement • Product Growth: Strong momentum across Namkeen and Potato Chips, supported by encouraging demand for recently launched products • Distribution Expansion: Strengthening reach through more than 5,000 distributors and sub-distributors across 27 states and 4 union territories • Quick Commerce Growth: Expanding presence across quick commerce and modern trade channels to diversify revenue and improve market penetration • Technology Investments: Sales Force Automation initiatives improving sales productivity, distribution efficiency and market coverage • Raw Material Challenges: Higher palm oil, packaging laminate, fuel and logistics costs continue to pressure profitability • Margin Recovery Plans: Implementing grammage rationalisation, selective channel-margin adjustments, trade scheme optimisation and cost-control measures • Future Growth Plans: Focused on product innovation, expanding distribution, scaling alternate channels, commissioning new manufacturing infrastructure and improving operating margins
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