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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.

Tilaknagar Industries Reports 16.2% Volume Growth in Q2 FY26

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Tilaknagar Industries Limited (TI) has registered robust volume growth, healthy profitability and continued strengthening of its balance sheet in Q2FY26.

During the quarter, TI’s sales volumes grew by 16.2% year-on-year, reaching 34.2 lakh cases, driven by strong consumer demand and market share gains across most key markets. TI’s net revenue stood at ₹398 crore, recording a 6.2% year-on-year growth. Adjusted for subsidy, the net revenue grew by 9.3% year-on-year, reflecting sustained brand momentum and portfolio premiumisation. The net sales realisation improved sequentially from ₹1,193 in Q1 FY26 to ₹1,215 in Q2 FY26.

The company reported an EBITDA of ₹60 crore and a Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹53 crore, translating into an EBITDA margin of 15.1%. Adjusted for subsidy, the EBITDA grew by 8.2% year-on-year, while the PAT margin improved by 14 basis points to 13.2%.

Amit Dahanukar, Chairman & Managing Director

Amit Dahanukar, Chairman & Managing Director, Tilaknagar Industries said, “We continue to gain market share across key markets, supported by the strong performance of our core brands. The new launches are helping to expand our premium portfolio as well as our geographic footprint. Our established brandy portfolio, an emerging whisky saliency and a balanced regional mix are supporting our move to be a pan-India player and build a differentiated premium portfolio.”

For the first half of FY26, Tilaknagar Industries reported a 21% year-on-year growth in volumes, reaching 66.2 lakh cases. TI’s net revenue stood at ₹807 crore, up 17.4% year-on-year (adjusted for subsidy: 14.4% growth). EBITDA for H1 FY26 was ₹155 crore and PAT was ₹141 crore, representing an EBITDA margin of 19.2% (adjusted for subsidy: 15.1%) and a PAT margin of 13.2%, reflecting a 106-basis point expansion year-on-year. The Advertising & Promotional reinvestment rate (as a percentage of subsidy-adjusted net revenue) rose from 0.5% in H1 FY25 to 1.7% in H1 FY26, emphasising the company’s continued investments in strengthening its brand equity.

On the balance sheet front, the company continues to maintain a strong financial position with gross debt of ₹47 crore and a net cash position of ₹1,086 crore. The quarter also saw strong traction in new markets, with launches in Odisha, Telangana, Kerala and Karnataka, led by Mansion House Whisky, Monarch Legacy Edition Brandy and Spaceman Spirits Lab Pvt. Ltd. portfolio including Samsara Gin and Amara Vodka.