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Revenue
₹1,476 Cr
verified against source
Revenue YoY
-11%
reported change
EBITDA
₹250 Cr
latest reported figure
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KRBL reported Q3 FY26 consolidated revenue of ₹1,476 crore, down 11% YoY due to lower export revenue (₹357 crore vs ₹563 crore) from high base in private label. Domestic revenue excluding power was flat at ₹1,114 crore. However, EBITDA margin expanded sharply to 16.9% (vs 12% YoY) driven by lower raw material costs and favorable mix, with PAT at ₹170 crore (11.3% margin). Management guided Q4 EBITDA margin to improve by 200-250 bps further, citing recent 7-8% price hikes. Export growth of 21% in 9M FY26 and strong branded non-basmati growth (+35% in 9M) underscore strategic pivot to premium segments. Risks include geopolitical tensions in Iran and competitive intensity in domestic market from regional players.
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Guidance to track
- Management expects EBITDA margin to expand by 200-250 basis points in Q4 FY26 due to recent price increases and lower input costs.
- Management guided for at least 15% growth in export revenue in the next financial year, driven by premium pricing and market expansion.
- Management expects inventory volumes to be 10-12% higher than last year, indicating confidence in demand.
Risks flagged
- Management noted they are cautious on Iran business due to US-Iran tensions, which could impact export volumes.
- Increased competition from regional and loose rice players due to low raw material prices pressured volumes in Q3.
- Retail outlet count declined as business moves to quick commerce, potentially reducing reach in traditional channels.
Key quotes
- We sacrificed certain volumes in quarter three but to the extent that it was a more calibrated call... we decided to expand margin and keep volumes kind of stable.
- Our fourth quarter EBITDA will definitely grow by minimum 200 to 250 basis points more.
- We are still evaluating the right long-term distributor structure and have not finalized a distributor yet.
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