Vadilal Industries Ltd. reported a 64.1% year-on-year jump in consolidated net profit for the September quarter, supported by strong revenue growth and improved profitability.
The ice cream maker’s consolidated net profit rose to Rs 54.82 crore in the second quarter of FY27, compared with Rs 33.42 crore in the corresponding period last year, according to its financial results approved by the board on October 30.
Revenue from operations increased 35.2% year-on-year to Rs 462.56 crore from Rs 342.02 crore in the year-ago quarter, reflecting higher business activity. Total income, including other income, stood at Rs 470.56 crore, compared with Rs 348.62 crore a year earlier.
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Operating performance strengthened during the quarter, with profit before tax rising to Rs 72.81 crore from Rs 43.17 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Total expenses increased to Rs 397.75 crore from Rs 305.45 crore, while the company’s tax expense rose to Rs 17.99 crore from Rs 9.75 crore.
The company’s profit growth outpaced its revenue expansion, indicating an improvement in profitability during the quarter.
On a quarter-on-quarter basis, however, Vadilal Industries’ consolidated revenue from operations declined to Rs 462.56 crore from Rs 680.06 crore in the June quarter. Net profit fell to Rs 54.82 crore from Rs 130.91 crore in the preceding quarter.
Profit before tax also declined from Rs 173.64 crore in the June quarter, while total income fell from Rs 707.31 crore.
The sequential decline comes against a strong June-quarter base, with the latest results showing a contrasting picture on a year-on-year basis.
For the six months ended September 30, 2026, Vadilal Industries reported consolidated revenue from operations of Rs 1,142.62 crore, compared with Rs 848.61 crore in the corresponding period last year.
Net profit for the first half of FY27 rose to Rs 185.73 crore from Rs 100.40 crore a year earlier, while profit before tax increased to Rs 246.45 crore from Rs 131.90 crore.
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The company’s board approved the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026, along with the limited review reports from its auditors.
The results were reviewed by Walker Chandiok & Co LLP, the company’s independent auditor, which said nothing had come to its attention to indicate that the financial statements contained a material misstatement.
Vadilal Industries is primarily engaged in the food business, according to the notes accompanying its financial results.
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