• The event was a Q2 and H1 FY27 Earnings Conference Call held on October 30, 2026, hosted by MUFG Intime.
  • The stated purpose of the event was to discuss the financial performance of the company for the second quarter and first half of the financial year ended September 30, 2026.
  • The meeting was scheduled after the earnings announcement.
  • Management participants included:
  • Mr. Shekhar Swarup – Chief Executive Officer and Joint Managing Director
  • Mr. Paramjit Singh Gill – Chief Executive Officer, Consumer Division
  • Mr. Nilanjan Sarkar – Chief Financial Officer
  • The moderator was Mr. Sumeet Khaitan from MUFG Intime.
  • The call included a presentation of results and business performance, followed by a Q&A session. Forward-looking statements were noted to involve risks and uncertainties, with references made to the investor presentation and filings on the company's website.
  • The financial period discussed was Q2 and H1 FY27 (ended September 30, 2026).

Financial and Business Highlights (as disclosed in the call)

Manufacturing Business:

  • Q2 FY27 Manufacturing Revenue: INR 455 crores
  • Q2 FY27 Manufacturing Volumes: 55.26 million litres
  • Q2 FY27 Manufacturing EBITDA: INR 25.4 crores
  • Q2 FY27 EBITDA per litre: INR 4.6
  • H1 FY27 EBITDA per litre: INR 5.59
  • Trailing 12-month EBITDA per litre: ~INR 6.6
  • Annual Manufacturing EBITDA guidance maintained at INR 5 to INR 7 per litre.
  • Expectations for the ethanol supply year '26-'27 include greater procurement opportunities for grain-based producers due to reduced sugar-based ethanol availability, potentially leading to higher capacity utilization.

Consumer Business - Prestige & Above (P&A):

  • Q2 FY27 P&A Revenue: INR 59.9 crores (54% YoY growth)
  • Q2 FY27 P&A Volumes: 0.46 million cases (64% YoY growth)
  • Q2 FY27 P&A EBITDA Loss: INR 0.2 crores (nearing breakeven)
  • H1 FY27 P&A Revenue: ~INR 114.9 crores
  • H1 FY27 P&A Volumes: ~0.88 million cases
  • The segment has 5 profitable states out of a 12-market footprint. Expansion plans include 5 additional duty-free channels and entry into 2 new states in FY27. A new brand, DWAAR (Indian blended luxury whiskey), was launched in Haryana, Chandigarh, and Goa.

Consumer Business - Regular and Others (R&O):

  • Q2 FY27 R&O Revenue: INR 242.8 crores (14% YoY growth)
  • Q2 FY27 R&O Volumes: 4.24 million cases (16% YoY growth)
  • Q2 FY27 R&O EBITDA: INR 38.6 crores (4% YoY growth)
  • H1 FY27 R&O Revenue: ~INR 499.2 crores
  • H1 FY27 R&O EBITDA: ~INR 82.6 crores
  • Uttar Pradesh (UP) is a key growth driver, while Rajasthan remains a strong established market. R&O EBITDA margin guidance is 16% to 18%.

Consolidated Financials:

  • Q2 FY27 Revenue: INR 758 crores (15% YoY growth)
  • H1 FY27 Revenue: INR 1,541 crores (11% YoY growth)
  • Q2 FY27 EBITDA: INR 63.8 crores (2% YoY growth)
  • H1 FY27 EBITDA: INR 143.3 crores (17% YoY growth)
  • PAT for Q2 FY27 decreased YoY due to additional depreciation from UP operations and a one-time deferred tax benefit in Q2 FY26.
  • H1 FY27 Cash Flow from Operating Activities: INR 139 crores (compared to INR 270 crores in H1 FY26), moderated by an increase in trade receivables from higher volumes.

Capital Allocation & Balance Sheet:

  • Completed an INR 200 crores QIP during the quarter.
  • INR 155 crores of QIP proceeds utilized for long-term debt repayment by September end, contributing to a total debt reduction of INR 200 crores between March and September 2026.
  • Debt-to-EBITDA ratio improved to ~2x at September end from 2.63x at March end.
  • Estimated interest savings of ~INR 6 crores in H2 FY27 (~INR 11-12 crores annualized).

Additional Notes Section

  • The document is a conference call transcript attached to a regulatory filing in compliance with Regulation 30 and Part of Schedule III of the SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015.
  • The transcript contains detailed management commentary and Q&A from analysts.