News ArticleLT Foods Posts 22% Revenue Rise to ₹6,414 Crore and 17% EBITDA Growth in H1 FY ’27 on Broader India and Global Market Expansion
Profit after tax increases 9% to ₹364 crore as India business grows 24% and North America revenue rises by 20.8%
LT Foods announced unaudited consolidated results for H1 FY ’27 with revenue rising 22% year-on-year to ₹6,414 crore and EBITDA up 17% to ₹721 crore, led by strong performance in India and key global markets. PAT grew 9% to ₹364 crore, supported by expansion in branded basmati rice and ready-to-eat segments, and strategic investments in distribution and digital capabilities.
LT Foods Limited
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LT Foods reported unaudited consolidated revenues of ₹6,414 crore for the six months ending September 30, 2026, a 22% year-on-year increase, alongside a 17% rise in EBITDA to ₹721 crore and a 9% growth in profit after tax to ₹364 crore, driven by strong growth in India and international markets.
The company’s standalone revenue reached ₹2,417 crore for H1 FY ’27, up 14.1% year-on-year, with EBITDA of ₹223 crore increasing by 33.5% and PAT rising 23.9% to ₹134 crore.
The Basmati and specialty rice segment was a major growth contributor, with 27% year-on-year increase (22% normalized including Golden Star®).
The organic foods & ingredients business generated ₹520 crore in revenue while the Ready-to-Eat, Ready-to-Cook, and Ready-to-Heat segment grew 8% reaching ₹102 crore.
India operations grew 24% year-on-year, supported by launches of new products such as Rozana Platinum and Biryani Masala Paste, and strong performance in premium and value-added rice varieties.
North America revenue grew 20.8% (13.3% normalized with Golden Star®), maintaining leading market shares for Royal® and Golden Star®, including expansion into microwaveable rice cups in the ready-to-heat segment.
Highlights
- Consolidated revenue for Q2 FY ’27 was ₹3,253 crore, a 17% increase year-on-year.
- EBITDA margin slightly contracted by 50 basis points to 11.2% for H1 FY ’27, reflective of strategic investments.
- India brand market share increased by 1.4% to 22.3% (AC Nielsen Retail Survey MAT Sept 2026).
- Household penetration reached 67.5 lakh families, a 20% increase over 12 months (Kantar Household Panel MAT June ’25).
- Nature Bio Foods acquired a 70.75% stake in Netherlands-based Leev.nu B.V. for €1.735 million.
- CRISIL ESG rating improved from 54 to 61, elevating LT Foods from ‘Adequate’ to ‘Strong’ category.
Key Data Snapshot
Financial performance
- Consolidated revenue reached ₹6,414 crore in H1 FY ’27, a 22% increase compared to ₹5,273 crore in H1 FY ’26.
- EBITDA rose 17% to ₹721 crore with an 11.2% margin, slightly down by 50 basis points year-over-year.
- PAT increased by 9% to ₹364 crore from ₹332 crore in the previous year’s half.
- Standalone revenue grew 14.1% to ₹2,417 crore; EBITDA increased 33.5% to ₹223 crore; and PAT grew 23.9% to ₹134 crore.
- Q2 FY ’27 revenue was ₹3,253 crore, up 17% year-on-year, with EBITDA of ₹358 crore and PAT of ₹180 crore.
Operational performance
- Basmati and specialty rice sales grew 27% year-on-year, remaining the key growth driver.
- The organic food and ingredients business reported ₹520 crore revenue amid strategic restructuring.
- The Ready-to-Eat, Ready-to-Cook, and Ready-to-Heat segment grew 8% to ₹102 crore.
- Brand launches including Delight, Rozana Platinum, and new biryani products enhanced market presence.
- India market brand share increased to 22.3%, with household penetration growing 20% over the previous year.
- North America business grew 20.8%, with Royal® holding over 60% market share and Golden Star® leading the U.S. jasmine rice segment.
- Europe market initiatives targeted consumer reach expansion in Netherlands, Germany, and UK.
- Middle East business increased 24.6% year-on-year helped by health-focused product launches and retail partnerships.
Transaction details
- Nature Bio Foods acquired a 70.75% controlling stake in Leev.nu B.V., Netherlands, through its subsidiary Nature Bio Foods B.V., for €1.735 million in an all-cash deal.
- This acquisition forms part of the company’s organic business growth strategy.
Strategic context
- Company continues investments in digital transformation to enhance supply chain, sales forecasting, and shelf availability.
- Focus remains on premiumisation, portfolio expansion, wider distribution, and capability building in key markets.
- LT Foods improved its CRISIL ESG rating from 54 to 61, moving from ‘Adequate’ to ‘Strong’ category, strengthening sustainability credentials.
Highlights
- Consolidated revenue for Q2 FY ’27 was ₹3,253 crore, a 17% increase year-on-year.
- EBITDA margin slightly contracted by 50 basis points to 11.2% for H1 FY ’27, reflective of strategic investments.
- India brand market share increased by 1.4% to 22.3% (AC Nielsen Retail Survey MAT Sept 2026).
- Household penetration reached 67.5 lakh families, a 20% increase over 12 months (Kantar Household Panel MAT June ’25).
- Nature Bio Foods acquired a 70.75% stake in Netherlands-based Leev.nu B.V. for €1.735 million.
- CRISIL ESG rating improved from 54 to 61, elevating LT Foods from ‘Adequate’ to ‘Strong’ category.
Disclosures
- Reference code: 532783, Scrip ID: LTFOODS
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