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Cigarette tax hike impact on domestic volumes
View Risks →TCPL Packaging reported Q3 FY26 consolidated revenue of ₹471 crore with EBITDA of ₹81 crore, up 15% YoY, and margins expanding 240 bps to 17.2%.
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TCPL Packaging reported Q3 FY26 consolidated revenue of ₹471 crore with EBITDA of ₹81 crore, up 15% YoY, and margins expanding 240 bps to 17.2%. Domestic volume grew low double-digit, offsetting subdued exports. Gross margin improvement to 42.7% was driven by favorable product mix and cost control. PAT of ₹25 crore included an exceptional loss of ₹11.6 crore from labor code implementation. The new gravure cylinder facility at Silvasa enhances backward integration. Management expects domestic demand to remain healthy and sees positive export tailwinds from recent trade deals with the US and EU, though recovery will take time. Key risk: cigarette tax hike may pressure domestic tobacco packaging volumes, though the portfolio is diversified.
Cigarette tax hike impact on domestic volumes
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Read Transcript →Domestic volume grew low double-digit for both Q3 and 9M FY26.
Gross margin expanded from ~40% to 42.7% due to favorable mix and cost control.
Overall capacity utilization is 70-75%; flexible packaging utilization is slightly higher.
Chennai plant utilization is below 50% but expected to improve in coming quarters.
Management expects capex for FY27 to be around ₹100 crore, similar to the current year's level.
A sharp increase in cigarette taxes may negatively impact domestic tobacco packaging volumes, though the portfolio is diversified.
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