FMCG firm Jyothy Labs Ltd on Wednesday reported a decline of 16.36 per cent in its consolidated net profit to Rs 87.76 crore in the September quarter of FY26. It had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 104.93 crore in the July-September quarter a year ago, according to a regulatory filing by Jyothy Labs, which owns brands such as Ujala, Pril, Margo and Exo. Jyothy Labs' revenue from operations was up marginally at Rs 736.06 crore in the September quarter of FY26. It was at Rs 733.07 crore in the corresponding quarter a year ago. This "reflects a 0.4 per cent year-on-year growth in value and 2.8 per cent growth in volume", said Jyothy Labs in its earnings statement. Its operating EBITDA margin stood at 16.1 per cent, helped by a disciplined cost management despite external headwinds. Total expenses of Jyothy Labs were at Rs 634.35 crore in the September quarter of FY26. "General trade continued to remain under pressure. Modern trade, including e-commerce and quick commerce, ...