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SOM Distilleries Resilient Performance in H1 FY26

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  • Net Profit for H1 FY26 rose to ₹61.56 crore, up 3.9%
  • Total Income was ₹800.09 crore against ₹804.69 crore in FY25, representing a marginal dip of 0.6%

SOM Distilleries has delivered a resilient performance during the second quarter and first half of FY 2026, maintaining profitability and strengthening operating margins despite a marginal decline in total income.

For the half year (H1 FY26), Total Income was ₹800.09 crore against ₹804.69 crore in the previous year, representing a marginal dip of 0.6%. The moderation in revenue reflects temporary market softness; however, underlying demand remains stable.

The gross profit margin expanded to 41.06% in Q2 FY26 from 40.01% in the corresponding quarter. For the first half of FY26, Gross Profit increased by 4.2% to ₹300.9 crore (H1 FY25: ₹288.88 crore), with the gross margin rising to 37.61% from 35.90% last year.

EBITDA for Q2 FY26 grew by 15.1% to ₹40.52 crore as compared to ₹35.19 crore in Q2 FY25. The EBITDA margin expanded significantly to 15.0% in Q2 FY26 from 12.1% reported in Q2 FY25. For the first half of FY26, EBITDA increased by 12.5% year-on-year to ₹112.57 crore. The EBITDA margin increased from 12.43% in the corresponding six months last year to 14.1% for H1 FY26.

The profit before tax (PBT) rose to ₹27.45 crore in Q2 FY26, an increase of 5.5% over the previous year’s ₹26.01 crore. The PBT margin improved to 10.17% in Q2 FY26 compared to 8.94% in Q2 FY25. For H1 FY26, PBT stood at ₹85.83 crore, registering a 4.6% growth year-on-year, with a margin of 10.73% as compared to ₹82.05 crore in H1 FY25 where the margin was 10.20%.

Net Profit for Q2 FY26 increased by 4.3% to ₹19.50 crore (Q2 FY25: ₹18.70 crore). The net profit margin for Q2 FY26 stood at 7.2%, compared to 6.4% reported in the same period last year. Net Profit for H1 FY26 rose to ₹61.56 crore, up 3.9% from ₹59.24 crore last year. The Net Profit Margin expanded to 7.69% from 7.36% in the previous period.

Headquartered in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, the company has a strong presence across multiple states and exports to several international markets. It is known for Mahavat Whisky, Bhimbetka Single Malt and beer brands Hunter, Power Cool, Black Fort and Woodpecker.

Carlsberg India profits up by 60%

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Carlsberg India has reported a jump of 60.5% in its profits at ₹323.1 crore in FY’24, according to RoC filing by the company. Carlsberg India total revenue was up 15.2% at ₹8,044.9 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2024.

The company said, “During the financial year 2023-24, profit amounting to ₹323 crore under the standalone financial statement has been carried forward to ‘Reserve and Surplus’ including other comprehensive income in the balance sheet.”

Carlsberg India Pvt Ltd had reported a total profit of ₹201.3 crore a year before in FY’23, and its revenue from operations was at ₹6,937 crore on a standalone basis. Its “Excise duty expense” in FY’24 was at ₹4,877.8 crore, up 13.4%. This was at ₹4,301.6 crore a year before in FY’23.

“Cash and bank balances increased from ₹9,304 million to ₹11,165 million with strong business performance, better trade working capital and lower capital investment,” it said. Advertising promotional expenses of Carlsberg India were at ₹96.5 crore in FY’24 and total expenses stood at ₹7,628.3 crore, up 13.4%.

The market share however declined to 13.3%, from 14.9% in the fiscal year 2023-24, but Carlsberg India continues to hold the number three position in the Indian beer market. Carlsberg India is the subsidiary of Singapore-based South Asian Breweries Pte Ltd, owned by Danish brewing major Carlsberg.