Huhtamaki India Q2FY26 Profit Surges 214% to ₹36.8 Crore; Stock Jumps Over 15%

Mumbai, October 16, 2025 – The shares of Huhtamaki India Limited (NSE: HUHTAMAKI) soared over 15% (15.20%) at 11:15 AM and were trading at ₹262.62 after the packaging major reported the financial results of the second quarter of the current financial year. The company reported an astonishing 214% rise in year-on-year profit, which reached ₹36.80 crore for the quarter. The profit for the same period in the previous year was ₹11.70 crore.

The increase in revenues was coupled with a slight reduction in revenue from operations, which fell 4.3% year on year (₹624.7 crore from ₹652.5 crore), reflecting a moderation in volumes. At the same time, the margins improved, and the cost efficiencies were quite high.

Key Financial Highlights (Standalone)

In Q2FY26, revenue declined 4.3% YoY to ₹624.7 crore, but net profit surged 214% to ₹36.8 crore, reflecting strong operational recovery. The EBIT margin improved sharply to 8.6% from 3.2% a year ago, driven by better cost efficiency and profitability.

Management’s Take

The Managing Director of the company, Mr Dhananjay Salunkhe, underlined that the slight reduction in the revenues could be attributed to the external market conditions. The revenues remained range-bound, but the profits improved largely due to a favourable product mix and cost efficiency program. The company will focus on long-term profitable growth and work-class manufacturing operations as per its 2030 strategy.

Stock Price Movement

At 11:15 AM, the stock traded at ₹262.62 (15.20% higher from the previous day’s closing price). The scrip witnessed a critically high trading volume (with over 1 crore shares traded so far, with a trading volume of ₹271 crore). The open orders are dominated by buyers, pushing the price further up. The company’s P/E ratio is 23.17 compared to the industrial average of 25.85. After today’s massive surge, the stock has soared 34.56% in the past six months.

REF: https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/corporate/HUHTAMAKI_15102025180344_HIL_PressRelease_15Oct2025.pdf

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