Godrej Consumer Q1 profit rises 12 per cent as revenue tops Rs 4,225 crore

MUMBAI: Clean sweeps aren’t just for household shelves, they’re showing up on balance sheets too. Godrej Consumer Products has kicked off FY27 with a stronger quarter, powered by healthy revenue growth and rising profits, while rewarding shareholders with an interim dividend.

Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL) reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 504.52 crore for the quarter ended 30 June 2026, up 11.5 per cent from Rs 452.45 crore a year earlier, as revenue growth across India and international markets helped offset higher input and operating costs.

Revenue from operations rose 18.3 per cent year on year to Rs 4,225.47 crore, compared with Rs 3,571.32 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Total income increased to Rs 4,277.35 crore from Rs 3,655.84 crore, reflecting broad-based demand across the company’s portfolio.

The maker of household and personal care brands reported profit before tax of Rs 676.55 crore, compared with Rs 613.70 crore a year ago, despite recording exceptional charges of Rs 15.56 crore during the quarter. These included restructuring costs across India, Indonesia and Africa, litigation-related expenses at its US subsidiary Strength of Nature, changes in contingent consideration linked to the Muuchstac acquisition and the impact of new labour code provisions.

On the operating front, raw material and packaging costs climbed to Rs 1,727.95 crore from Rs 1,480.31 crore, while employee benefit expenses increased to Rs 319.31 crore. Advertising and publicity spend also rose to Rs 305.82 crore, underlining the company’s continued investment behind its brands.

India remained the group’s largest market, contributing Rs 2,557.41 crore in revenue during the quarter. Africa, including Strength of Nature, generated Rs 1,006.13 crore, Indonesia contributed Rs 486.91 crore, while other international markets added Rs 258.32 crore.

Alongside the earnings announcement, the board declared an interim dividend of Rs 5 per equity share, equivalent to 500 per cent of the face value of Re 1 each. 13 August 2026 has been fixed as the record date, with the dividend scheduled to be paid on or before 5 September 2026.

The board also noted the resignation of Amisha Jain as a Non-Executive Independent Director with effect from the close of business on 7 August 2026, citing increased professional commitments. The company said the board will remain compliant with regulatory requirements, with independent directors continuing to comprise 50 per cent of its eight-member board.

The results suggest GCPL has entered FY27 on a firm footing, balancing growth across geographies with continued investments in brands and operations, even as restructuring costs and global legal matters remain on the radar.