Revenue grew 6.3% year-on-year to ₹3,598 crore, supported by 6% organic volume growth.
Operating performance remained stable with EBITDA inching up 0.5% to ₹759.4 crore, though the EBITDA margin declined to 21.1% from 22.3% a year ago due to inflationary pressure on inputs like palm oil.
The board declared an interim dividend of ₹5 per share for FY26. The record date is set as May 13, 2025, and the dividend will be paid on or before June 5, 2025.
Commenting on the performance, Managing Director and CEO Sudhir Sitapati said, “We delivered a sequentially improving performance despite unchanged market conditions. Volume growth was led by strong showings in Household Insecticides, Air Fresheners, and Laundry Liquids.” India volumes rose 4%, while Indonesia volumes were up 5%, contributing to full-year consolidated volume growth of 4%.
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However, he cautioned that urban demand remains under pressure and the sharp rise in palm oil prices—up over 50%—has weighed on margins. The company noted robust growth in the non-soaps portfolio, though soaps faced some volume impact due to pricing adjustments.
Shares of GCPL closed nearly 1% lower at ₹1,250.90 on the BSE, ahead of the earnings announcement.
