Eveready Industries India

Eveready Industries reported FY26 revenue growth of 8.2%Current reported value: 8.2%. No comparable prior figure is available in the source record. and EBITDA growth of 8.9%Current reported value: 8.9%. No comparable prior figure is available in the source record., with EBITDA margin at 11.5%Current reported value: 11.5%. No comparable prior figure is available in the source record. despite significant zinc cost inflation. The battery segment grew 9.3%Current reported value: 9.3%. No comparable prior figure is available in the source record., driven by alkaline volumes growing >20%Current >20%. Reported change: >20% CAGR. CAGR, now 10%Current 10%. Reported change: +5pp YoY. of battery sales. The Jammu alkaline battery plant was commissioned (peak capacity 360M units), with first-year production target >100M unitsCurrent 100M units. Reported change: N/A (new)., expected to improve margins as it replaces imports. Management guided for stable EBITDA margins around 11.5% in FY27 despite continued zinc headwinds, supported by pricing actions and cost controls. Debt was reduced by >₹100 crore, with further reduction expected from Noida land sale proceeds (~₹250 crore). Key risk: sustained zinc price inflation could pressure margins if further pricing actions are delayed.