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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.