UPL Limited Reports Strong Q2 FY26 Performance with 40% EBITDA Growth and Improved Financial Position

2 min read     Updated on 07 Nov 2025, 01:44 AM
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Overview

UPL Limited announced robust financial results for Q2 and H1 FY26. Q2 revenue increased 8% YoY to ₹12,019.00 crore, with EBITDA growing 40% to ₹2,205.00 crore. PATMI turned positive at ₹553.00 crore. H1 FY26 saw revenue rise 5% to ₹21,235.00 crore, EBITDA up 29% to ₹3,508.00 crore, and PATMI at ₹465.00 crore. Net debt reduced by ₹3,729.00 crore to ₹23,802.00 crore. UPL Corp and Advanta segments showed strong growth. The company upgraded its FY26 EBITDA growth guidance to 12-16% while maintaining revenue growth guidance at 4-8%.

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UPL Limited , a global provider of sustainable agricultural products and solutions, has announced its financial results for the second quarter and first half of fiscal year 2026, showcasing significant improvements across key financial metrics.

Q2 FY26 Highlights

  • Revenue increased by 8% year-over-year to ₹12,019.00 crore
  • EBITDA grew by 40% to ₹2,205.00 crore, with margin expanding by 410 basis points to 18.3%
  • Profit After Tax and Minority Interest (PATMI) turned positive at ₹553.00 crore, up from a loss of ₹443.00 crore in Q2 FY25

H1 FY26 Performance

  • Revenue for H1 FY26 rose by 5% to ₹21,235.00 crore
  • EBITDA increased by 29% to ₹3,508.00 crore, with margin improving by 300 basis points to 16.5%
  • PATMI for H1 FY26 stood at ₹465.00 crore, compared to a loss of ₹827.00 crore in H1 FY25

Financial Position Strengthens

UPL has made significant strides in improving its financial position:

  • Net debt reduced by ₹3,729.00 crore to ₹23,802.00 crore as of September 30, 2025
  • Net debt to EBITDA ratio improved to 2.7x from 5.4x in the previous year
  • Net working capital days decreased to 118 days from 123 days in Q2 FY25

Segment Performance

Segment Revenue EBITDA
UPL Corp ₹8,625.00 crore (+12%) ₹1,260.00 crore (+69%)
Advanta (Seeds & Post-harvest) ₹1,669.00 crore (+26%) ₹429.00 crore (+57%)
UPL SAS (India Crop Protection) ₹911.00 crore (-10%) ₹207.00 crore (steady)

Management Comments

Jai Shroff, Chairman & Group CEO of UPL Limited, stated, "We are pleased to report a strong first half, with a superior Q2 building on the momentum from previous quarter. Our deep relationships in key markets and diversified customer base continue to drive sustainable growth. UPL's backward-integrated manufacturing and innovation-led R&D pipeline are strengthening quality and resilience across the business."

Bikash Prasad, Group CFO, added, "Q2 has been a standout quarter, underscoring our operational excellence and financial discipline across platforms. We delivered broad-based EBITDA growth, reduced net debt, lowered finance costs through effective capital management, and improved our gearing, resulting in a strong PATMI, positively reflecting on our commitment to long-term value creation."

Outlook and Guidance

Based on the strong H1 performance and a favorable outlook for H2, UPL has upgraded its FY26 EBITDA growth guidance to 12-16% over the previous year, while maintaining its revenue growth guidance at 4-8%.

The company remains focused on unlocking value through its strategically built platforms and is actively evaluating opportunities, including restructuring, strategic fund-raising, and potential liquidity events.

UPL's Q2 and H1 FY26 results demonstrate the company's resilience and ability to deliver growth despite challenging market conditions. The improved financial metrics and upgraded guidance reflect management's confidence in the company's strategic direction and operational capabilities.

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UPL Reports Q2 Revenue Growth and Raises FY26 EBITDA Guidance

1 min read     Updated on 06 Nov 2025, 02:28 PM
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Overview

UPL Limited announced its Q2 financial results, showing revenue growth to ₹12,019 crore from ₹9,216 crore year-over-year. EBITDA increased by 40% to ₹2,205 crore, with the EBITDA margin improving by 410 basis points to 18.3%. However, the company reported a net loss of ₹611 crore. For H1, consolidated revenue rose to ₹21,090 crore, with a net profit of ₹134 crore, improving from a loss in the previous year. The Crop Protection segment generated revenue of ₹9,736 crore, while Seeds & Post-harvest contributed ₹1,676 crore.

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UPL Limited , a global provider of sustainable agricultural solutions, has announced its financial results for the second quarter, showing significant improvement across key metrics.

Financial Highlights

Metric Q2 Result Year-over-Year Change
Revenue ₹12,019 crore Up from ₹9,216 crore
EBITDA ₹2,205 crore 40% increase
EBITDA Margin 18.3% Improved by 410 basis points
Net Loss ₹611 crore Compared to ₹276 crore loss

Segment Performance

UPL's performance was driven by growth across its business platforms:

  • Crop Protection: Revenue of ₹9,736 crore
  • Seeds & Post-harvest: Revenue of ₹1,676 crore

Half-Year Performance

Metric H1 Result Year-over-Year Change
Consolidated Revenue ₹21,090 crore Up from ₹20,235 crore
Net Profit ₹134 crore Improved from ₹513 crore loss

Additional Financial Information

  • Finance costs for the quarter: ₹784 crore

Management and Auditor Review

  • The Board of Directors approved the results at their meeting
  • The Audit Committee reviewed the results
  • Statutory auditors expressed an unmodified review conclusion

Despite the quarterly net loss, UPL has shown revenue growth and improvement in half-yearly performance. The company continues to focus on its various business segments to drive sustainable growth.

The financial results were announced for the quarter and half year ended September 30, with the board meeting held on November 6.

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