LT Foods Limited submitted its Investor Presentation for Q1 FY27 (quarter ended June 30, 2026) to BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. pursuant to Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations.

Financial Performance Highlights

Consolidated Performance:

  • Revenue grew 26% YoY to ₹3,161 crores
  • Gross Profit increased 19% YoY
  • EBITDA grew 20% YoY
  • PAT grew 9% YoY to ₹183 crores
  • ROCE maintained at 21.1%
  • Net Debt/EBITDA declined to 0.48x (from 0.59x in Q1 FY26)

Segment-wise Performance:

Basmati & Other Specialty Rice:

  • Revenue grew 34% YoY to ₹2,845 crores (90% of total revenue)
  • Volume growth of 11%, with branded volume up 10%
  • EBITDA margin steady at 13%
  • Gross Margin at 33% (from 34% in Q1 FY26)

Organic Foods & Ingredients:

  • Revenue declined 13% YoY to ₹254 crores (8% of total revenue)
  • EBITDA margin at 4% (down from 10% in Q1 FY26)
  • Decline attributed to remodeling of Organic Business
  • Underlying demand fundamentals remain intact with normalization expected over coming quarters

Ready-to-heat & Ready-to-cook:

  • Revenue grew 13% YoY to ₹53 crores (2% of total revenue)
  • 42% YoY growth in Biryani Kits
  • Portfolio has scaled approximately 2.5x over FY21-FY26
  • Gross Margin maintained at 37%

Geographic Performance

India Market:

  • Revenue grew 19% YoY
  • Contributed 29% of total revenue mix
  • Market share at 23.1% (MAT June 2026)
  • Household penetration at 64.4 lakhs (MAT March 2026, vs. 45.6 lakhs MAT 2023)
  • Leadership in e-Commerce/Quick-Commerce platforms

International Markets:

  • Contributed 71% of total revenue
  • North America grew 49% YoY (27% normalized growth including Golden Star in Q1 FY26)
  • Middle East & Rest of the World grew 44% YoY
  • Europe contributed 12% of revenue mix

Brand Performance Highlights

  • Royal commands 60%+ Basmati import share in North America
  • Golden Star is now #1 Jasmine rice brand in the US
  • Daawat has set 4-year UK revenue target of £100 million
  • Saudi Arabia generated ₹17 crores revenue in Q1 FY27

Operational Metrics

Working Capital Management:

  • Inventory Days: 187 days (improved from 221 days in Q1 FY26)
  • Trade Payable Days: 43 days (from 55 days)
  • Trade Receivable Days: 26 days (from 30 days)
  • Working Capital Days: 170 days (improved from 195 days)

Other Financial Ratios:

  • Return on Equity: 15.9% (from 17.1%)
  • Interest Coverage: 7.2 times (from 8.9 times)
  • Net Debt/Equity: 0.15 (from 0.18)

Strategic Initiatives & Updates

Product Launches in Q1 FY27:

  • Launched Daawat Idli Rice, Ponni Rice, and Matta Rice across Europe
  • Introduced 10 KG household packs for regional staples
  • Strengthened Daawat's regional range portfolio

Marketing Campaigns:

  • 5th edition of Daawat World Biryani Day with 10 Cr+ impressions and ~40,000+ entries
  • SRK-led campaigns across US, Middle East & Far East
  • Major League Cricket Season 4 sponsorship
  • National Restaurant Association Show 2026 participation
  • Regional cultural marketing campaigns (Baisakhi, Bihu, Vishu, Mother's Day)

CVD Update:

  • Rate on Ecopure's organic soyabean meal exports to US revised down from 340% to 75%
  • Company has filed an appeal