Company Overview

Bajaj Consumer Care Limited (BSE: 533229 | NSE: BAJAJCON) convened its 20th Annual General Meeting on August 5, 2026, and published comprehensive financial, sustainability, and governance disclosures for FY 2025-26.

Financial Performance Highlights

The company reported exceptional financial results with consolidated revenue growth of 21.4% to ₹1,153.4 crore and PAT increase of 51.8% to ₹190.2 crore. Standalone performance showed sales of ₹1,080.9 crore (16.52% growth) and PAT of ₹193.7 crore (48.86% growth). Key financial metrics included EBITDA margin of 19.5%, PAT margin of 16.5%, and gross margin expansion of 660 basis points to 60.1%.

Corporate Actions and Capital Structure

The company completed a significant share buyback of ₹186.6 crore involving 64,34,482 equity shares (4.69% of paid-up capital) at ₹290 per share through tender offer process. This resulted in creation of a capital redemption reserve of ₹64.35 lakhs. The paid-up equity share capital was reduced to ₹13,06,18,321 divided into 13,06,18,321 equity shares of Re. 1/- each.

Strategic Initiatives and Business Development

Project Aarohan: Distribution transformation initiative expanded into five additional states, delivering meaningful growth premium over non-Aarohan markets.

Acquisition Integration: Completed 100% acquisition of Vishal Personal Care Limited (Banjara's) with 49% acquired in March 2025 and remaining 51% in May 2025. Banjara's delivered healthy value growth with stable operating margins in first full year under ownership.

Product Portfolio: Almond Drops Hair Oil delivered revenue growth in twenties, outperforming company's overall growth. Coconut Oil portfolio extended reach to over one crore households, surpassing ₹225 crore in annual sales.

Sustainability and ESG Performance

The Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report detailed significant environmental achievements including 60% reduction in water consumption and 31% reduction in CO2 emissions against FY22 baseline. The company targets Net Zero by FY30 and maintains zero discharge of treated water at Paonta Sahib facility since July 2023. CSR expenditure of ₹3.5 crore impacted 7,245 families across 683 villages.

Financial Position and Investments

The consolidated financial statements show strong liquidity with current investments of ₹36,690.77 lakhs (including ₹35,688.66 lakhs in quoted bonds and government securities). Property, plant and equipment stood at ₹19,116.65 lakhs with additions of ₹4,069.99 lakhs during the year. Intangible assets totaled ₹14,619.82 lakhs including goodwill of ₹4,300.10 lakhs and brand value of ₹10,254.03 lakhs.

Governance and Compliance

The company maintains 28 policies covering all NGRBC principles, approved by the Board. Six GST-related penalties totaling ₹6.48 crore are under appeal. The board composition includes Mr. Kushagra Nayan Bajaj as Non-Executive Chairman and Mr. Naveen Pandey as Managing Director appointed effective July 1, 2025 for five-year term.

Subsidiaries and International Operations

Key subsidiaries include Uptown Properties and Leasing Private Limited (Material Subsidiary), Bajaj Bangladesh Limited, Bajaj Corp International (FZE), and Vishal Personal Care Limited. International business introduced Bajaj Naturals range in UAE and Malaysia, while Nepal and Bangladesh showed improved performance with Bangladesh reaching operational breakeven.

Forward Outlook

Priorities for FY 2026-27 include reinforcing core brand leadership, accelerating portfolio diversification, deepening Project Aarohan reach, maintaining cost discipline amid commodity volatility, and strengthening international business while continuing sustainability initiatives toward Net Zero target.