Parag Milk Foods FY26 Results: Revenue up 11% to ₹3,818 crore, PAT rises 19%
- Parag Milk Foods consolidated revenue rose 11.23% YoY to ₹3,817.50 crore in FY26, with PAT before exceptional items growing 19% to ₹141 crore
- Core categories of ghee, cheese, and paneer contributed ~60% of revenue, recording 8% volume growth and 16% value growth
- New Age Businesses (Avvatar and Pride of Cows) grew 91% YoY, contributing 10% of overall turnover
- Board recommended a final dividend of ₹1.10 per equity share for FY26; 34th AGM scheduled for September 29, 2026
- India Ratings upgraded company credit rating to IND BBB+/Stable; net debt reduced to ₹484 crore from ₹561 crore in FY25

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Parag Milk Foods Limited has scheduled its 34th Annual General Meeting for Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 4:30 P.M. (IST) via Video Conferencing/Other Audio Visual Means, coinciding with the release of its Integrated Annual Report for FY 2025-26.
The company has fixed September 22, 2026 as the cut-off and record date for determining member eligibility for remote e-voting, AGM participation, and entitlement to dividend for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The AGM notice and Integrated Annual Report are available on the company's website at www.paragmilkfoods.com .
FY26 Financial Performance
Parag Milk Foods delivered consolidated revenue from operations of ₹3,817.50 crore in FY 2025-26, representing growth of 11.23% compared to ₹3,432.21 crore in the preceding financial year. The following table summarises key consolidated financial metrics:
| Metric | FY26 | FY25 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue from Operations (₹ Cr) | 3,817.50 | 3,432.21 | +11.23% |
| EBITDA (₹ Cr) | 310 | 293 | +6% |
| EBITDA Margin (%) | 8.1 | 8.5 | — |
| Profit Before Tax (₹ Cr) | 152.39 | 132.59 | +15% |
| PAT before exceptional items (₹ Cr) | 141 | 119 | +19% |
| PAT (₹ Cr) | 135.05 | 118.79 | +14% |
| Net Worth (₹ Cr) | 1,259 | 1,023 | — |
| Net Debt (₹ Cr) | 484 | 561 | — |
Standalone revenue from operations grew 11.13% to ₹3,742.03 crore from ₹3,367.40 crore, while standalone PAT rose to ₹150.88 crore from ₹123.54 crore. Operating cash flow stood at ₹149 crore and net debt reduced to ₹484 crore, further strengthening the balance sheet.
Core Categories and New Age Business
The core portfolio of ghee, cheese, and paneer contributed approximately 60% of overall revenue, recording volume growth of 8% and value growth of 16% during the year. Gowardhan maintained a 22% market share in the branded cow ghee segment, while Go Cheese held a 35% market share in the cheese category.
The New Age Businesses — comprising Avvatar and Pride of Cows — grew 91% year-on-year and contributed 10% of overall turnover, crossing ₹100 crore in quarterly revenue during the year.
| Business Segment | Revenue FY26 (₹ Cr) | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Core Categories (Ghee, Cheese, Paneer) | 2,283 | 16% |
| New Age Business (Pride of Cows & Avvatar) | 366 | 91% |
| Liquid Milk | 358 | 4% |
| Others Business | 366 | — |
Multi-Year Financial Trend
The table below captures the company's revenue and profitability trajectory over three fiscal years:
| Metric | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (₹ Cr) | 3,139 | 3,432 | 3,818 |
| Gross Profit (₹ Cr) | 749 | 943 | 1,020 |
| EBITDA (₹ Cr) | 222 | 293 | 310 |
| PAT BEI (₹ Cr) | 91 | 119 | 141 |
| PAT (₹ Cr) | 91 | 119 | 135 |
| ROCE (%) | 11.1 | 14.3 | 13.9 |
| ROE (%) | 10.5 | 12.3 | 11.8 |
| Net Debt/Equity | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
Dividend and Capital Structure
The Board of Directors, at its meeting held on May 7, 2026, recommended a final dividend of ₹1.10 per equity share (face value ₹10 each) for FY 2025-26, subject to member approval at the 34th AGM. This represents a payout of 11% and a cash outflow of approximately ₹13.76 crore.
During FY26, the company completed the conversion of all outstanding Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds held by International Finance Corporation into 57,33,713 fully paid-up equity shares at a conversion price of ₹135 per share, eliminating FCCB-related debt from the balance sheet. The Board also approved issuance of 90,00,000 convertible share warrants at an issue price of ₹179.10 per warrant, aggregating to a total potential fund raise of approximately ₹161 crore.
Manufacturing and Operations
The company operates three manufacturing units at Manchar and Thorandale in Maharashtra and Palamaner in Andhra Pradesh, with a combined milk handling capacity of 34 lakh litres per day. Key operational metrics for FY26 include:
- Milk procurement network spanning 5 lakh+ farmers and 2,400+ village collection centres across 5 states
- Cheese and ghee production capacity of 110 MT per day
- Paneer production capacity of 20 MT per day
- Whey processing capacity of 10 lakh litres per day
- Pan-India distribution through 4.6 lakh retail touchpoints, 4,500+ distributors, 500+ super stockists, and 29 depots
- 50%+ electricity sourced from renewable sources; 55% water reuse across operations
India Ratings upgraded the company's credit ratings to IND BBB+/Stable for NCDs and Bank Loan Facilities on May 7, 2026, following an earlier reaffirmation at IND BBB/Stable in June 2025.
Historical Stock Returns for Parag Milk Foods
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.81% | +3.50% | +10.70% | +22.14% | +1.87% | +84.34% |
How will the conversion of IFC's FCCBs and the issuance of new convertible warrants impact Parag Milk Foods' future equity dilution and capital structure flexibility?
Given the 91% YoY growth in New Age Businesses, what specific strategies is the company employing to scale Avvatar and Pride of Cows while maintaining profitability margins?
With EBITDA margins contracting from 8.5% to 8.1% despite revenue growth, what operational efficiencies or pricing strategies are expected to drive margin recovery in FY27?


































