EID Parry FY26 profit hit by Q4 loss, refinery closure
EID Parry reported a consolidated net profit of ₹56,954 lakh for FY26, despite a Q4 loss of ₹33,330 lakh caused by exceptional items and a ₹293 crore loss in refinery operations. The company is closing its refinery at PSRIPL, infusing ₹600 crore to meet loan obligations by June 30, 2026. Management is focusing on cost efficiency and recalibrating the CPG strategy towards higher-margin sweeteners.

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E.I.D. - Parry (India) Limited reported a consolidated net profit of ₹56,954 lakh for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, despite recording a net loss of ₹33,330 lakh in the fourth quarter. The company's total revenue from operations for FY26 stood at ₹38,53,408 lakh. The Q4 loss was attributed to exceptional items and a significant loss of ₹293 crore in refinery operations, which the management is in the process of closing. The Board of Directors approved the audited financial results on May 26, 2026.
Financial Performance
For the full year, the company posted a basic earnings per share (EPS) of ₹32.03, while diluted EPS was ₹31.91. In Q4FY26, both basic and diluted EPS were negative at ₹(18.74). On a standalone basis, the company reported a net loss of ₹70,828 lakh for FY26, compared to a net loss of ₹23,170 lakh in the previous year. Standalone revenue increased to ₹3,12,026 lakh from ₹81,367 lakh in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.
| Metric | Quarter Ended 31.03.2026 | Year Ended 31.03.2026 | Quarter Ended 31.03.2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue from operations | 7,88,233 | 38,53,408 | 6,81,112 |
| Net Profit / (Loss) after taxes | (33,330) | 56,954 | 28,652 |
| Basic EPS (₹) | (18.74) | 32.03 | 16.14 |
Operational Highlights
During the quarter, the company crushed 17.75 lakh metric tons (LMT) of cane with a recovery rate of 11.19%. Sugar production was 1.74 LMT, and sales volume reached 97,000 MT, including 6,000 MT of exports. Revenue from the sugar segment was ₹466 crore. Co-gen operations generated 1,499 lakh units, exporting 845 lakh units at a tariff of ₹4.57 per unit, contributing ₹66 crore in revenue. Distillery operations produced 452 lakh liters, with sales of 404 lakh liters, generating ₹275 crore in revenue.
Strategic Developments
Management highlighted that global sugar markets are softening, with prices correcting due to a shift to surplus conditions. Domestically, sugar production estimates for SY 2025-26 are at 31 MMT. The company is focusing on cost and efficiency in its core sugar and biofuel operations. The Consumer Product Group (CPG) is recalibrating its strategy towards higher-margin sweeteners and value-added products, aiming for a 30% gross margin level. The refinery operations at PSRIPL are being closed, with SEZ exit formalities expected to be completed by September 30, 2026. The company has infused approximately ₹600 crore into PSRIPL to meet loan obligations, which are scheduled to be fully repaid by June 30, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for EID Parry
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.09% | -3.12% | -8.88% | -33.14% | -26.89% | +65.25% |
How will the closure of the refinery operations impact the company's cost structure and overall profitability in FY27?
Can the Consumer Product Group successfully achieve the targeted 30% gross margin level amidst the shift towards higher-margin sweeteners?
What effect will the anticipated global sugar surplus and softening prices have on the company's export volumes and realizations in the coming year?
































