Revenue rose 30.4% year-on-year to ₹2,906.7 crore from ₹2,228.4 crore in the corresponding quarter. EBITDA increased 4.3% to ₹269.5 crore from ₹258.3 crore a year earlier. The EBITDA margin stood at 9.3%, down from 11.6% in the year-ago period.
LT Foods Ltd said its Ready-to-Eat (RTE) and Ready-to-Cook (RTC) business grew 2.5 times over the last five years, reaching ₹187 crore in FY26. The company said its India business maintained growth momentum during the year, recording 10% value growth and 12% volume growth. LT Foods said its quick commerce and e-commerce channels grew more than 45% during FY26 across digital platforms.
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The company stated that its premium segment grew at twice the pace of the overall consumer portfolio. It said premiumisation contributed to higher gross margin, while marketing spends were increased two-fold compared with last year.
LT Foods said household reach in India increased to 64.4 lakh households, marking a 22.8% expansion over the last 15 months, according to Kantar Household Panel MAT March 2025 data. The company said its market share in India stood at 23.7%, based on AC Nielsen Retail Survey Audit MAT March 2023 data.
North America remained the company’s largest market in FY26, contributing 48% of the total revenue mix and recording 53% growth. On a normalised basis, excluding the impact of US tariffs, growth stood at 9%.
The company said Europe delivered 34% revenue growth during FY26 and continued progress toward its five-year target of £100 million in UK revenues. LT Foods also expanded its branded presence in Saudi Arabia, reporting revenue of ₹23 crore during the year.
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Ashwani Arora, Managing Director and CEO, LT Foods, said, “We are pleased to share that LT Foods has delivered a strong close to FY’26, with full-year consolidated revenue crossing ₹11,023 crores, a 26% growth over the previous year (normalised growth 19% excluding the US tariff), underpinned by broad-based momentum across all our geographies and business segments.
Our Basmati and Specialty Rice segment grew 29% for the year (normalised growth 21% excluding the US tariff) with revenue in tune with ₹9,742 Crores, reflecting the enduring strength of our strong brand equity and the deepening trust consumers place in our products across the world.
Our Organic Foods and Ingredients segment grew by 9% and crossed 1,016 crores in revenue in FY’26, building on over 30 years of pioneering Indian organic exports. With over 110,000 hectares of certified organic farmland, 80,000 farming family associations, and a global partner base spanning 25 countries, this business represents both a significant commercial opportunity and a profound expression of our commitment to responsible sourcing.
We are glad to share that we hold 12% share in India’s exports of organic food. However, this business segment is under stress as we have strategically remodelled it for the next phase of growth.”
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The company said its board has recommended a final equity dividend of Re 1 per equity share for the financial year 2025–26. The dividend corresponds to 100% on equity shares with a face value of Re 1 each. The payout is subject to approval of shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.
Shares of LT Foods Ltd ended at ₹410.60, down by ₹2.85, or 0.69%, on the BSE.
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