Bajaj Consumer Care Q1 net profit rises 84.8% to ₹70.7 crore

Bajaj Consumer Care reported a consolidated net profit of ₹70.7 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, an increase of 84.8% from ₹38.28 crore in the corresponding period of the previous year. Total income from operations grew to ₹341.57 crore, up from ₹273.39 crore in Q1FY26. The company’s board approved the unaudited financial results during a meeting held on July 13, 2026.

The statutory auditors have carried out a limited review of the results. The financial information has been restated to give effect to the Scheme of Arrangement between the company and Vishal Personal Care Limited (VPCL), which was approved by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on April 9, 2026, with an effective date of May 1, 2026. The appointed date for the scheme is March 15, 2025.

On a standalone basis, the company reported a profit after tax of ₹70.16 crore for Q1FY27, compared to ₹39.61 crore in the year-ago period. Total income from operations for the standalone entity stood at ₹335.11 crore, rising from ₹267.24 crore in Q1FY26. The equity share capital for the quarter was recorded at ₹130.62 crore.

Consolidated Financial Results

Particulars	Quarter ended June 30, 2026 (Unaudited)	Quarter ended June 30, 2025 (Unaudited)
Total Income from operations (net)	341.57	273.39
Net Profit for the period after tax	70.70	38.28
Total Comprehensive Income (net of tax)	70.49	38.28
Basic Earnings Per Share (₹ 1/- each)	5.42	2.79

Standalone Financial Results

Particulars	Quarter ended June 30, 2026 (Unaudited)	Quarter ended June 30, 2025 (Unaudited)
Total Income from operations (net)	335.11	267.24
Profit Before Tax	86.70	47.49
Profit After Tax	70.16	39.61

Operational Performance

During the earnings call, Managing Director Naveen Pandey highlighted that the company delivered a revenue of ₹341 crore with a growth of over 28%. EBITDA on a consolidated basis doubled to ₹84.4 crore, translating into a margin of 24.7%. Gross margins dropped sequentially to 61.8% from 63% in the previous quarter but improved by 510 basis points compared to Q1FY26. The company maintained advertising spends at 14.6% of revenue.

The general trade and organized trade channels delivered growth in the strong 20s, with rural business recovering and growing in line with urban areas. International business witnessed a strong rebound, with key markets like Nepal and Bangladesh showing double-digit growth. The Almond Drop Hair Oil brand delivered low teen volume growth on an MLH adjusted basis. The non-ADHO growth portfolio grew high single-digit sequentially.

1 Day	5 Days	1 Month	6 Months	1 Year	5 Years
-1.12%	+3.27%	-19.29%	+41.24%	+133.24%	+114.11%

Bajaj Consumer Care reported a 77.1% year-on-year increase in standalone net profit to ₹70.2 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, driven by robust revenue growth and operational efficiency. The company's EBITDA more than doubled, rising 94.1% to ₹83.7 crore from ₹43.2 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year, while the EBITDA margin expanded significantly to 25.0% from 16.6%. Revenue from operations grew to ₹335 crore compared to ₹260 crore in the same period last year. The financial results have been restated to reflect the Scheme of Arrangement with Vishal Personal Care Limited, effective from May 1, 2026.

Q1 Financial Performance

The Board of Directors approved the unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The statutory auditors subjected the results to a limited review. The following table summarises the standalone performance:

Metric	Q1 Current Year	Q1 Previous Year	Change
Revenue from operations	₹335 crore	₹260 crore	YoY Increase
Net Profit (SL)	₹70.2 crore	₹39.6 crore	YoY Increase
EBITDA	₹83.7 crore	₹43.2 crore	YoY Increase
EBITDA Margin	25.0%	16.6%	YoY Expansion

Operational Highlights

Revenue growth was led by the sale of goods, which stood at ₹33,497 lakh, compared to ₹26,003 lakh in the previous year. Total income for the quarter stood at ₹34,312 lakh. The company managed its expenses effectively, with total expenses recorded at ₹25,642 lakh, a marginal increase from the previous year's ₹22,772 lakh, contributing to the expansion in profitability. On a consolidated basis, net sales value rose 28.3% to ₹341.4 crore, with Profit After Tax increasing 84.8% to ₹70.7 crore.

Key Appointments

In a regulatory filing, the company announced the appointment of Mr. Jignesh Nagda as Company Secretary, Compliance Officer, and Key Managerial Personnel effective July 24, 2026. Mr. Nagda brings nearly 20 years of experience in corporate secretarial, legal, and compliance functions. He has been authorized to determine the materiality of events and make disclosures to stock exchanges.

Key Takeaways

Standalone net profit increased to ₹70.2 crore from ₹39.6 crore year-on-year.
EBITDA more than doubled to ₹83.7 crore from ₹43.2 crore.
EBITDA margin expanded to 25.0% from 16.6%.
Revenue from operations grew to ₹335 crore from ₹260 crore.
Mr. Jignesh Nagda appointed as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer effective July 24, 2026.