P&G Hygiene and Health Care Q2 Net Profit Drops 6.7% to Rs 195.84 Cr

New Delhi: Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Ltd on Thursday reported a 6.68 per cent decline in profit after tax to Rs 195.84 crore in the September quarter of FY27, due to higher raw material costs and commodity headwinds.

The company had reported a net profit of Rs 209.86 crore in the corresponding quarter of the preceding fiscal, according to a regulatory filing.

Revenue from operations fell marginally to Rs 1,145 crore in the September quarter of FY27, compared to Rs 1,150.17 crore in the corresponding period a year ago.

“In the quarter, the company experienced a double-digit impact on profitability driven by commodity cost fluctuations and headwinds like raw material and energy costs, as well as unfavourable foreign exchange rates,” the FMCG major said.

However, a significant portion of this was offset by the robust productivity programme.

“In the quarter, the company also continued to significantly invest back in innovation, and advertising and promotion (versus the past quarter) in an endeavour to position the company for long-term competitiveness and value creation,” it said.

PGHH, a listed entity of Procter & Gamble India, operates in the healthcare and feminine care segments with brands such as Vicks and Whisper in its portfolio.

The multinational firm’s total expenses stood at Rs 900 crore, up 2.47 per cent year-on-year, in the September quarter.

In the first half (H1) of FY27, the company’s total revenue dropped marginally by 2 per cent to Rs 2,063 crore.

Shares of Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Ltd closed flat at Rs 7,200 apiece on the BSE.

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