The company’s international business also recovered sequentially as supply chain constraints began normalising in the latter part of the quarter
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Biscuit-maker Britannia Industries posted a 14 per cent year-on-year rise in first-quarter net profit to ₹593 crore, aided by healthy volume growth, market share gains and strong traction in e-commerce and general trade, even as higher fuel and freight costs stemming from the West Asia conflict weighed on operations.The consolidated sales for the quarter rose 9.5 per cent y-o-y to ₹4,964 crore.Commenting on the performance, Rakshit Hargave, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, said: “The year started with the West Asia conflict, leading to a steep increase in fuel costs and shipment charges across our domestic and international businesses. We have been able to navigate these challenges well during the quarter, delivering healthy volume and value growth while also gaining ground against competition, with profits growing in double digits ahead of topline growth compared to last year.Most key categories saw positive sequential momentum as Britannia exited the quarter with mid-teens revenue growth, anchored by the rapid scaling of e-commerce and robust growth in general trade.The company’s international business also recovered sequentially as supply chain constraints began normalising in the latter part of the quarter. “While we continue to closely monitor the evolving geopolitical situation in West Asia and crude oil volatility for their potential impact on international operations and domestic input costs, we will remain agile in our actions to deliver healthy, sustainable revenue growth amid an improving domestic demand environment, driven by sharp innovation, strong brand investments, and disciplined margin management through accelerated cost-efficiency initiatives,” added Hargave.Published on August 6, 2026
