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Eicher Motors revs up with 21 per cent profit growth in Q3
Revenue rises 23 per cent as Royal Enfield capacity set to hit 20 lakh units
NEW DELHI: Eicher Motors reported a sharp rise in third-quarter earnings, driven by strong demand for Royal Enfield motorcycles, and announced a major capacity expansion to support future growth.
The company posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 1,421 crore for the October–December quarter, up 21 per cent from Rs 1,170 crore a year earlier. Revenue from operations climbed 23 per cent to Rs 6,114 crore from Rs 4,973 crore in the same period last year.
Operating performance strengthened further, with Ebitda rising 30 per cent year on year to Rs 1,557 crore. Ebitda margins expanded by 130 basis points to 25.46 per cent, reflecting operating leverage and favourable product mix.
The board approved a capacity expansion for Royal Enfield, lifting total annual capacity across plants from 14.6 lakh units to 20 lakh units. The ramp-up will be executed in phases beginning FY27 and is expected to be completed by FY28.
The expansion will involve a capital outlay of Rs 958 crore for brownfield development at the Cheyyar plant in Tamil Nadu.
During the quarter, the company provided Rs 55.45 crore as an exceptional, non-recurring charge towards the implementation of new labour codes, which came into effect on 21 November, 2025, Eicher Motors said in a regulatory filing.
Shares of Eicher Motors ended 1.32 per cent higher at Rs 7,290 ahead of the earnings announcement.
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ITC Sunfeast Farmlite launches Sugar Free Cookies range
New variants offer guilt-free indulgence for health-conscious snackers.
MUMBAI: ITC Sunfeast Farmlite is sweetening the deal for biscuit lovers who want to have their cookie and eat it too without the sugar. The better-for-you biscuits range from ITC Foods has expanded its portfolio with the launch of an all-new Sugar Free Cookies line, aligning with the company’s vision of ‘Help India Eat Better’. The range is designed for consumers who are rethinking sugar in their daily snacking but refuse to compromise on taste and indulgence.
The collection debuts with two tempting variants: Choco Nut Cookies and Hazelnut & Oats Cookies. Both are a source of protein and contain no trans-fat, while the Hazelnut & Oats variant is also lactose-free.
ITC Ltd. vice president (marketing), biscuits, foods division, Suraj Kathuria said, “At Sunfeast Farmlite, we believe mindful snacking should never come at the cost of indulgence. With this launch, we are catering to the growing need for guilt-free snacking while delivering a rich, satisfying cookie experience.”
ITC Ltd. vice president & head of food sciences for foods division Dr Shantanu Das added, “We have applied robust food science to develop cookies that are sugar-free while preserving the taste and texture consumers love.”
Each cookie comes in convenient single-serve packs to maintain texture and freshness. Both variants are available in 100g packs priced at ₹100 and can be found on quick-commerce platforms including Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, and Zepto.
In a market increasingly leaning towards healthier choices, ITC Sunfeast Farmlite’s new Sugar Free Cookies prove that cutting sugar doesn’t mean cutting joy. For the health-conscious yet indulgent snacker, this could be the perfect bite-sized solution.
