Key Financial Figures (Consolidated, H1 FY27)

  • Revenue: ₹6,386 Crores (calculated from segmental breakdown: Basmati & Other Specialty Rice ₹5,764 Cr + Organic Foods & Ingredients ₹520 Cr + RTH & RTC ₹102 Cr).
  • Revenue Growth: 27% YoY for the Basmati & Other Specialty Rice segment, which constitutes 90% of total revenue.
  • Gross Margin: 34.4% in H1 FY26 to 32.5% in H1 FY27, attributed to a change in shipment terms from CIF to C&I.
  • EBITDA Margin: 11.7% in H1 FY26 to 11.2% in H1 FY27, due to organic business remodelling and brand investments.
  • Profitability: H1 EBIT increased by 13% YoY; PBT increased by 10% YoY.
  • Returns: Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) was 22.4%; Return on Equity (ROE) was 15.7%.
  • Working Capital: Working capital days improved to 143 from 174 in H1 FY26. Inventory days were 159 (down from 187), and trade receivable days were 26 (down from 29).
  • Balance Sheet: The company maintained a net-cash position of ₹247 Crores. The interest coverage ratio was 13.8x.

Business Segments Performance (H1 FY27)

1. Basmati & Other Specialty Rice: Revenue of ₹5,764 Cr (+27% YoY), contributing 90% of total revenue. Volume growth was 11% YoY. EBITDA margin was 12%.

2. Organic Foods & Ingredients: Revenue of ₹520 Cr (-11% YoY), contributing 8% of total revenue. The decline was due to business remodelling. EBITDA margin was 6%.

3. Ready-to-heat & Ready-to-cook (RTH & RTC): Revenue of ₹102 Cr (+8% YoY), contributing 2% of total revenue. Gross margin was 35%.

Geographic Revenue Mix (H1 FY27)

  • India: 29% of revenue, grew 24% YoY. Market share was 22.3% (MAT Sep'26). Household penetration reached 67.5 lakhs (from 56.2 lakhs).
  • North America: 50% of revenue, grew 21% YoY (13% normalized growth including Golden Star acquisition). The 'Royal' brand holds over 60% of Basmati import share; 'Golden Star' is the #1 Jasmine brand.
  • Europe: 12% of revenue, was flat YoY due to a reduction in non-strategic B2B business.
  • Middle East & Rest of World: 9% of revenue, grew 25% YoY. Achieved a record 24% market share on UAE e-commerce platforms (Apr-Jun'26).

Strategic and Operational Updates

  • Acquisition (Europe): Nature Bio Foods B.V. (NBF), a subsidiary, acquired an additional 40.75% stake in Dutch healthy-snacking company Leev.nu B.V. for €1.735 million in an all-cash deal. NBF's total holding is now 70.75%, giving it majority control.
  • Awards & Recognition:
  • Won the SKOCH Award in the 'ESG' category for 'Sustainable Production of Organic & Fairtrade Rice' on September 26, 2026.
  • LT Foods Middle East was certified as a 'Great Place to Work®'.
  • Received a 'Certificate of Honor' at the India CSR Leadership Awards 2026 for its Sustainability Report 2024-25.
  • CRISIL upgraded the company's ESG rating from "Adequate" to "Strong" with a core rating of 64.
  • Key Product Launches (Q2 FY27):
  • USA: Golden Star brand launched its first Ready-to-Heat (RTH) product line: Microwaveable Rice Cups (Jasmine, Coconut Jasmine, Jasmine Fried Rice).
  • India: Launched the 'Daawat Delight' campaign with Chef Ranveer Brar as brand ambassador.
  • India: Launched a new premium variant, 'Daawat Rozana Platinum' basmati rice.
  • Digital Marketing Metrics (USA): For the Royal brand, total impressions reached 379.2M (+1,044% YoY), website sessions were 1.2M (+104% YoY), and influencer impressions were 3.5M.

Shareholding Information (as of September 30, 2026)

  • BSE Ticker: 532783
  • NSE Symbol: LTFOODS
  • Market Capitalization: ₹13,907 Crores (based on a closing BSE price of ₹400.5 per share).
  • Shares Outstanding: 34.7 Crores.
  • Free Float: 40.0%, resulting in a free-float market cap of ₹5,563 Crores.
  • Industry Classification: Consumer Foods.
  • Promoter Shares: Are unencumbered (not pledged).

Forward-Looking Statements

The presentation includes forward-looking statements concerning future business prospects and profitability, which are subject to risks and uncertainties. The company undertakes no obligation to update these statements.