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Revenue
₹600 Cr
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Revenue YoY
0%
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EBITDA
Pending
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Huhtamaki India reported Q3 FY26 net sales of ₹600 crore, flat YoY, while PAT surged 159% YoY to ₹30.3 crore driven by operational efficiency and portfolio optimization. Volumes remained steady but slightly down YoY. Management emphasized sustainable margin improvements from cost restructuring and focus on profitable growth, though topline stagnation persists. Key priorities for FY26 are profitable growth, capital discipline, and accountability. The Blue Loop sustainable packaging product is seeing slower adoption at 25-30% capacity utilization. Risks include regulatory changes, competitive pressure, and high centralized service charges from parent (₹80 crore in FY24). No specific revenue or margin guidance was provided.
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Guidance to track
No guidance to track were recorded for this quarter.
Risks flagged
- Analysts highlighted ₹80 crore paid to parent in FY24 for IT and support, which is large relative to EBITDA. Management defended as common but did not commit to reduction.
- Sustainable packaging product at only 25-30% capacity utilization due to customer delays and lack of strict regulations.
- Topline has been flat around ₹2,500 crore for 7-8 years; management attributes to selective portfolio pruning but no clear growth catalyst.
- Labor code changes, taxation, and packaging regulations could impact operations; management noted as headwinds beyond control.
Key quotes
- Our number one priority is to drive profitable growth in future.
- The changes we made operationally and in terms of going to market are quite sustainable.
- No person is bigger than the company.
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