Orkla Q2 Profit up 19.2% at Rs 91.42 Cr

New Delhi: Orkla India, a multi-category food company, has reported an increase of 19.22 per cent in net profit at Rs 91.42 crore in the September quarter of FY27, on a year-on-year basis.

The company had posted a net profit of Rs 76.68 crore during the July-September period a year ago, said the company, which owns brands such as MTR, Rasoi Magic and Eastern, in a regulatory filing on Wednesday.

Its revenue from operations grew 19.35 per cent to Rs 7,761.6 crore in the March quarter of FY26. It was Rs 650.28 crore in the corresponding period a year ago.

“… Revenue from sale of products increased 18.4 per cent, with volume growth of 2.9 per cent. This builds on the growth momentum established in the first quarter, when revenue from operations grew 10.4 per cent,” said Orkla India in its earnings statement.

Total expenses of Orkla India were Rs 664.59 crore, up 19.04 per cent in the second quarter of FY’27. Its total income, which includes other income, also rose 19.12 per cent to Rs 787 crore in Q2.

“Q2 marks another step in building a stronger, more relevant food business with reach across India. Broad-based growth reflects the strength of our brands and the discipline of our execution. We see headroom both in our core markets and in new markets unlocked by Digital commerce expanding our reach to Gen Z consumers,” Managing Director & CEO Sanjay Sharma said.

In the first half (H1) of FY27, Orkla India’s total consolidated income was at Rs 1,463.53 crore, up 15.6 per cent.

On the outlook, he said: “With festive activity extending into Q3, we expect the coming quarter to capture a significant share of seasonal demand. Our focus remains on sustaining this momentum and creating long-term value through disciplined execution.”

Shares of Orkla India, part of Oslo, Norway-based Orkla ASA, an industrial investment company, on Thursday were trading at Rs 573.50 on BSE, up 8.3 per cent from the previous close.

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