FMCG major Tata Consumer Products Q1 profit increases 15.1% to ₹334 crore

Fast-moving consumer goods major Tata Consumer Products on Wednesday reported a 15.1 per cent jump in its net profit attributable to shareholders at ₹334 crore in the first quarter of the current financial year (Q1FY26).

 

Net sales in the reported quarter were up 9.8 per cent, compared to the same period last year at ₹4,779 crore on the back of strong growth seen in both tea and salt categories in the Indian business.

 

The packaged beverages business revenue grew 12 per cent and coffee saw a strong growth of 67 per cent in the April-June quarter in the Indian business.

 

The India foods business revenue grew over 14 per cent and its value-added salt portfolio grew 31 per cent.

 

The Tata Sampann portfolio continued its strong momentum and grew 27 per cent for the quarter.

 

“Capital Foods activated media on quick commerce platforms to strengthen brand association with the channel,” the company said. 

 

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“We delivered a steady topline growth of 10 per cent in Q1FY26, with double-digit net profit growth. During the quarter, we recorded double-digit growth in the core India business across both tea and salt backed by volume growth. Tata Sampann continued its strong trajectory, with new launches & innovations performing well.

 

However, unfavourable weather impacted volume growth in the RTD business.

 

“While transitory issues impacted growth in Capital Foods and Organic India, our focus now turns to delivering on our aspirations in these businesses through ramping up advertising, innovation and distribution expansion,” Sunil D’Souza, managing director and chief executive officer of Tata Consumer Products said in its results release.

 

He added that the company delivered yet another quarter of strong performance in the international business, with margin being accretive to the India business margins.

 

“In India, we continued to strengthen omni channel capabilities, including food services and pharmacy, with channels of the future (e-commerce and modern trade), demonstrating robust growth. Tata Starbucks continued to expand its store footprint across metros and smaller cities across India with a total store count of 485 across 80 cities,” he said.