FMCG maker Emami reported around 15 per cent year-on-year fall in its consolidated net profit to ₹138.94 crore for the first quarter this fiscal, as higher input costs due to West Asia conflict impacted its profitability.The company had posted a net profit of ₹164.26 crore for the first quarter last fiscal. For Q1FY27, the Kolkata-based company’s revenue from operations grew y around 15 per cent to ₹1,039.21 crore (₹904.09 crore), according to a stock exchange filing.The company, in a statement, said its domestic business grew 20 per cent, while the international business declined 12 per cent due to West Asia disruptions.“On profitability, the quarter witnessed one of the sharpest inflationary environments seen by the sector in recent years. Input costs increased, driven by higher crude oil prices and inflation across packaging materials and several other key inputs. As a result, gross margins contracted 360 basis points to 65.8 per cent,” it said, adding that despite this, EBITDA grew 6 per cent to ₹226 crore.The company’s total expenses rose around 18 per cent at ₹813.03 crore, in which cost of material consumed witnessed an increase of over 30 per cent.Optimistic outlookThe company said it remains optimistic about its growth prospects. Q2FY27 is expected to benefit from healthy demand trends across the portfolio and continued momentum in the strategic investment businesses.Harsha V Agarwal, Vice-Chairman and Managing Director, Emami, said, “We delivered another quarter of strong performance despite a challenging operating environment marked by geopolitical disruptions, elevated inflationary pressures and an uneven Summer season across markets. Our domestic business grew 20 per cent, driving overall revenue growth of 15 per cent, reflecting the strength of our brands and execution capabilities.”Mohan Goenka, Vice-Chairman and Whole-Time Director, said the quarter tested the resilience of the company’s operating model as elevated input costs continued to exert pressure on margins. “Despite this, our focus on disciplined execution, cost optimisation and operational agility enabled us to deliver EBITDA growth of 6 per cent to ₹226 crore and PBT growth of 4 per cent to ₹195 crore,” Goenka added.Published on August 4, 2026