Edible oil demand and channel expansion lift revenue 18 per cent; Ebitda rises 40 per cent, annual revenue crosses Rs 74,000 crore
AWL Agri Business delivered a sharp rise in profitability for the quarter ended FY26, with consolidated net profit increasing 53.5 per cent year-on-year to Rs 292 crore from Rs 190 crore in the corresponding period last year.
Revenue from operations grew 18 per cent year-on-year to Rs 21,465 crore, underpinned by 14 per cent volume growth. The performance was led by strong demand in edible oils and continued scale-up across distribution channels. For FY26, the company also crossed Rs 74,000 crore in annual revenue.
Operational Ebitda rose 40 per cent year-on-year to Rs 628 crore, supported by margin expansion across edible oils and food businesses. Improved realisations in edible oils contributed to higher gross profit and Ebitda per metric tonne.
In terms of segment performance, edible oil revenue increased 18.62 per cent year-on-year to Rs 17,519.80 crore. Food and FMCG revenue rose 5.03 per cent to Rs 1,730.51 crore, while industry essentials revenue grew 10.9 per cent to Rs 2,214.47 crore.
Growth across alternate channels remained strong, with ecommerce, quick commerce and modern trade registering 43 per cent volume growth in Q4 FY26. For FY26, revenue from these channels exceeded Rs 5,200 crore, up 47 per cent year-on-year, with volumes rising 33 per cent.
Branded exports recorded 48 per cent volume growth during the quarter. FY26 revenue from exports crossed Rs 450 crore, up 70 per cent year-on-year, with operations expanding to over 35 international markets. The HoReCa segment grew 64 per cent year-on-year in Q4 FY26, with FY26 revenue surpassing Rs 750 crore and presence extending to more than 200 towns.
The industry essentials segment posted 13 per cent volume growth and 11 per cent revenue growth in Q4 FY26. Within subsidiaries, GD Foods reported 21 per cent revenue growth and 24 per cent volume growth, while Omkar Chemicals crossed ₹300 crore in FY26 revenue, with volumes doubling over the year.
Shrikant Kanhere, MD and CEO, AWL Agri Business, said, “We have delivered a strong performance in Q4 FY26, supported by improving consumer demand and robust execution across our businesses. The edible oil segment witnessed healthy volume-led growth, while strong margin expansion during the quarter led to improved profitability across both edible oils and foods. Over the past year, we have significantly strengthened our distribution footprint and expanded our reach across both urban and rural markets.
With this foundation in place, our focus is now on driving higher throughput, improving execution, and enhancing productivity across the network. Our alternate channels and emerging businesses, such as HoReCa and branded exports, continue to scale up rapidly, delivering solid growth with better profitability. At the same time, our Food and FMCG portfolio is steadily progressing, with enhanced distribution and higher contribution to the overall business.
As we navigate the evolving macro environment, we remain focused on driving consistent, volume-led growth with increasing profitability as we continue to build a stronger portfolio.”
The board has also recommended a final dividend of Rs 1 per equity share (face value Rs 1), equivalent to 100 per cent, for FY26, subject to shareholder approval at the 28th annual general meeting. The record date has been fixed as June 19, 2026, to determine eligible shareholders.
AWL Agri Business is among India’s largest food and FMCG companies, with a portfolio spanning edible oils, staples such as wheat flour, rice, pulses and sugar.
On the BSE, the stock ended 0.53 per cent lower at Rs 204.90.
