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Revenue
₹7,017 Cr
verified against source
Revenue YoY
18.1%
reported change
EBITDA
₹1,528.93 Cr
latest reported figure
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Varun Beverages delivered a strong Q1 CY2026 with consolidated revenue up 18.1% YoY to INR 6,574 crore and EBITDA up 21% YoY to INR 1,529 crore, driven by volume growth of 16.3% (India +14.4%, international +21.4%). EBITDA margin expanded 55bps to 23.3% aided by operational efficiencies and early raw material stocking. Management highlighted robust demand, premiumization (dairy +60-70%, Nimbooz +50-60%), and aggressive distribution expansion targeting 500,000 new outlets. Guidance points to sustained double-digit growth, with adequate capacity and raw material coverage for Q2. Key risk: potential margin pressure from sustained crude-driven input cost inflation if volumes soften.
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Guidance to track
- Management expects the Indian market to continue growing at double digits for the next 5-10 years, supported by favorable demographics and rising consumption.
- Capital expenditure for the year is expected to be low, under INR 500-600 crore, as existing capacity is sufficient.
- The company plans to add approximately 500,000 new outlets this year, expanding distribution reach from a base of ~4 million.
Risks flagged
- If crude remains elevated, input costs (PET, transportation) could pressure margins once inventory cover runs out.
- Unseasonal rains or poor weather could impact volume growth, as seen in the previous year.
- Aggressive competition from new entrants like Campa could pressure market share and pricing.
- The recent acquisitions in South Africa may face operational or regulatory hurdles, impacting expected synergies.
Key quotes
- We might be the only company which is holding six months inventory. I think other people will blink before I blink.
- I am very bullish on the Indian market, and I believe this should continue in double digits for the next five, 10 years at least.
- Our dairy is growing at 60%-70%. Our Nimbooz is growing at 50%-60%. Our Tropicana PET is growing at, I think, more than 100%.
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