Emami

The decline in the company's share price aligns with the company's announcement of a second interim dividend for the financial year 2024-25

Emami reported an 7 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) increase in its consolidated net profit in Q3FY25 at Rs 279 crore, up from Rs 258 reported in Q3FY24

Home-grown FMCG major Emami Ltd on Monday reported an increase of 7.03 per cent in profit after tax at Rs 278.98 crore in the third quarter ended December 2024, helped by a healthy volume growth in core business. The company had posted a PAT (profit after tax) of Rs 260.65 crore in the October-December quarter a year ago, according to a regulatory filing from Emami. Emami's revenue from operations was up 5.33 per cent to Rs 1,049.48 crore during the quarter under review. It was at Rs 996.32 crore in the corresponding quarter. "The company continued to deliver profit-led growth, with improved margins across the board. Gross margins expanded by 150 basis points to 70.3 per cent," said Emami in its earnings statement. EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation) grew by 8 per cent to Rs 339 crore in the December quarter, with margins expanding by 70 basis points, it added. About the demand trends, Emami said the macroeconomic environment during the reporting

The addressable market size for Fair and Handsome, which currently includes face cream and face wash in its portfolio, is Rs 759 crore

Home-grown FMCG major Emami is planning to expand its play in the fast-growing male grooming market with new brand identity 'Smart and Handsome', and is setting sights on Rs 1,000-crore revenue in the next 3-4 years, the company's Vice-Chairman Mohan Goenka said on Thursday. The Kolkata-based firm has rebranded its 'Fair And Handsome' as 'Smart And Handsome' to expand appeal among millennials and GenZ, and has roped in Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan as the new brand ambassador. The country's male grooming market is estimated at Rs 18,000 crore. Emami is planning to launch new products and several ranges under its 'Smart And Handsome' portfolio, making it a complete male grooming brand. According to Goenka, though the FMCG space is facing slow consumption growth, segments such as male grooming are on the fast lane, with men looking for products that address multiple concerns such as hydration, oil control, and overall skin health. Till now, Emami, with its over two-decade-old brand

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The complaint mentioned that despite regular use of the fairness cream, as per the instructions on the packaging, it did not lead to fairer skin as advertised

Kolkata-based Emami Realty will develop 22 million square feet of residential and commercial spaces over the next seven years with an estimated revenue potential of Rs 15,000 crore. In a statement on Wednesday, Emami Realty said it will "develop 22 million square feet of residential and commercial spaces over the next 7 years across major cities in India." "This ambitious expansion underscores Emami Realty's commitment to enhance urban living and drive the growth of India's real estate sector, with a projected revenue potential of Rs 15,000 crore," it added. Nitesh Kumar, MD & CEO of Emami Realty, said, "Our commitment to developing 22 million square feet of residential and commercial spaces over the next seven years reflects our unwavering dedication to enhancing urban living and driving the growth of India's real estate sector." Emami Realty's extensive development plan includes a diverse portfolio of projects across key locations in India, including Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai, ...

Harsha Vardhan Agarwal, Vice-Chairman and Managing Director of Emami Ltd, on Thursday took over as Ficci President for 2024-2025. At the industry chamber's 97th annual convention in the national capital, he took over from Anish Shah. In a statement, Ficci said Anant Goenka, Vice-Chairman of RPG Group, has been elevated to senior Vice-President of the chamber and Vijay Sankar, Chairman of The Sanmar Group, has joined the Ficci leadership as Vice-President. Harsha Vardhan Agarwal is a second-generation leader of the USD 3.1-billion diversified business conglomerate Emami Group. With his extensive multi-functional knowledge and experience, Agarwal spearheads the FMCG business of the Group -- Emami Ltd as its Vice-Chairman and Managing Director.

FMCG major Emami Ltd on Thursday reported a 19 per cent year-on-year increase in its net profit for the second quarter ended September 2024 reaching Rs 213 crore, driven by improved margins and steady growth in both domestic and international markets. Revenue from operations during the quarter rose by 3 per cent to Rs 891 crore, with the domestic segment advancing by 2.6 per cent and international business growing 6 per cent, excluding a 12 per cent rise outside of Bangladesh, the company said in a statement. Gross margins for the quarter improved by 60 basis points to 70.7 per cent, reflecting strategic cost management. Earnings before interest, depreciation, tax, and amortisation (EBITDA) reached Rs 250 crore, up 7 per cent year-on-year, while EBITDA margins rose by 110 basis points to 28.1 per cent. The company during the quarter raised its stake in Helios Lifestyle, the maker of The Man Company brand, from 50.4 per cent to 98.3 per cent, reinforcing its focus on expanding its ..

In August this year, Emami acquired 100 per cent ownership of men's grooming brand The Man Company

Home-grown FMCG major Emami expects four to five-fold growth in sales through quick commerce channels in the next two years, the company's Vice Chairman & MD Harsha V Agarwal said on Monday. Besides, it is also looking for more acquisition opportunities in D2C (direct-to- consumer) segments in sectors like nutrition, pet care or health food. The Kolkata-headquartered company is quite encouraged by a good monsoon this season and is "optimistic" for good festive season sales, even from the rural markets, which were lagging. Emami has recently acquired the remaining 49.6 per cent stake in Helios Lifestyle, which owns men's grooming brand 'The Man Company'. Besides, it had acquired a 26 per cent stake in Axiom Ayurveda, marking its entry into the packed juice business and increased its stake in pet care product maker Cannis Lupus. "...we have been very aggressive in the acquisition and even going forward, we are looking for acquisitions, be it full acquisitions or partnering with D2C

In the driver's seat are the next generation promoters from the Agarwal and Goenka families. And they are busy mapping the next phase of growth

Agarwal talks about the plans to make The Man Company a Rs 1,000 crore brand, and the focus going ahead

Home-grown FMCG major Emami on Saturday announced the acquisition of the remaining 49.6 per cent stake in Helios Lifestyle, which owns male grooming brand The Man Company'. Helios Lifestyle is already a subsidiary of Emami with 50.4 per cent shareholding, according to a statement from Emami. "The completion of the acquisition of Helios by Emami will strengthen its presence in the fast-growing digital-first premium male grooming segment," it said. Emami had previously acquired 33.09 per cent equity stake in Helios in two tranches -- one in December 2017 and the other in February 2019. Later, it increased the stake to 50.4 per cent in 2022. The Man Company, a digital-first lifestyle brand, offers premium men's grooming products in categories including fragrances, skin care, hair care, body care and beard management. "The segment offers huge potential for innovation & growth. Emami is already an active player in the male grooming segment through its brand Fair and Handsome," the ...

Homegrown FMCG major Emami has said its operations in Bangladesh have stabilised as people have rejoined the factory and production has resumed. Replying to queries at the AGM, Emami CFO Naresh Bhansali said the business was impacted in Bangladesh due to political turmoil, and the company expects operations to normalise over a period of time. "Last month was very turbulent. But it (operation) has stabilised now. People have joined back work, factory has resumed operations. The market has also opened," Bhansali said while replying to a query from the shareholder. The company does not see a big impact on its overall business from the Bangladesh operations. "Bangladesh will also come back on the same growth trajectory path over a period of time. The new Government, which we expect to get established in some time, will hopefully give political stability and we expect the business to resume soon. We do not expect any market share or any loss there," the CFO said. Emami has one ...

Home-grown FMCG major Emami is looking for double-digit growth in the current fiscal year and will keep exploring inorganic and strategic opportunities to enter into new product categories, its Chairman R S Goenka said. Emami's focus will be to grow revenues with robust margins, generating adequate cash flows to reinvest in the business and strengthening sustainability, he said while addressing the AGM of the company. The company remains "optimistic about future growth" supported by a favourable economic landscape, forecast of a normal monsoon, anticipated rural market recovery, government initiatives, and promising macroeconomic factors, contributing to a "confident outlook", Goenka added. "We are committed to achieve double-digit growth in the new financial year," he said. Besides, Emami which has made some acquisitions in the past -- AloFrut, Creme21 and Zandu, will continue to explore such growth opportunities allowing it to enter into a new segment and expand its play area. "

Emami is targeting double-digit growth in its international business in FY25. In FY24, international business grew by 12 per cent in constant currency and 9 per cent in INR terms

Home-grown FMCG firm Emami's 45 per cent top-line in FY24 came from acquired brands, and non-seasonal brands contributed 56 per cent of its revenue, according to the latest annual report of the company. Now Emami is graduating from being a seasonal and rural-focused company to a "perennial and universal" organisation and has been positioning itself by taking a consumer-centric approach, said Vice Chairman and Managing Director Harsha V Agarwal. "This is evident in the fact that pain management, Fair and Handsome, Kesh King, and strategic investments generate non-seasonal revenues; the proportion of revenues derived from non-seasonal brands is a high 56 per cent today from 51 per cent in FY2019-20," said Agarwal, addressing shareholders. Besides, the proportion of revenues coming out of non-rural geographies has increased. "The company's effective positioning is consumer-centric (as opposed to product-centric), addressing challenges faced by consumers," he said. The emerging Emami

Homegrown FMCG major Emami Ltd on Thursday reported a 10.13 per cent rise in its profit after tax to Rs 150.6 crore for the June 2024 quarter, led by volume growth in the domestic market and expansion in margins. The company had posted a PAT of Rs 136.75 crore in the April-June quarter a year ago, according to a regulatory filing. Emami's revenue from operations was up 9.73 per cent to Rs 906.07 crore during the quarter under review. It was Rs 825.66 crore in the corresponding quarter a year ago. The company's total expenses were Rs 689.56 crore, up 8.4 per cent in the June quarter of FY24. Its total income, which includes other revenue, rose 9.9 per cent during the period under review to Rs 916.53 crore. "Domestic Business also grew by 10 per cent with a healthy volume growth of 8.7 per cent," Emami said in its earning statement. Modern trade, e-commerce and institutional channels continued to post strong growth, while general trade also rebounded to positive territory, it added