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Fiscal Year 2026
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FY 2026 saw 15.8% revenue growth, margin expansion, and a strategic shift to high-growth Creative and Steel Bottles segments, now 31% of revenue. Despite raw material cost pressures from the West Asia crisis, FY 2027 guidance remains at 15% growth with margins expected to normalize to 17%-19%.
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Q3 FY26 saw 20.1% revenue growth and 25.7% EBITDA growth, with strong momentum in Creative and steel bottles segments. Guidance for 15%+ CAGR is reaffirmed, with new facilities and product launches set to drive further gains. Working capital and ROE are expected to improve as scale increases.
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Q2 FY 2026 saw record revenue growth of 18.8% YoY, led by creative and steel bottles/houseware segments, with strong export recovery and improved margins. Capex plans are on track, and management expects to sustain high growth momentum, especially in new product categories.
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Q1 FY 2026 delivered 16.8% revenue growth, led by strong own brand and Creative segment performance. EBITDA margin improved to 17.2%, and guidance for double-digit growth across all segments is maintained, with CapEx and sustainability initiatives supporting future expansion.
Fiscal Year 2025
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Revenue surpassed INR 1,000 crores for FY25, with strong growth in pens, Creative, and Steel Bottles. EBITDA margin was 17.1%, with guidance for improvement as operating leverage builds. CapEx of INR 80-90 crores planned for FY26, targeting 15%-16% revenue growth.
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Revenue and profit grew strongly year-on-year in Q3, with margin expansion driven by premiumization and operational efficiencies. Strategic partnerships, new product launches, and ongoing investments in manufacturing and distribution are expected to support double-digit growth and margin improvement in the coming quarters.
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Q2 FY25 saw 5% year-on-year and 9.3% sequential revenue growth, with gross margin rising to 52.8% and strong performance in pens and steel bottles. Management reaffirmed full-year guidance, expects H2 acceleration, and is addressing supply and export challenges.