Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd on Monday released its fiscal fourth quarter earnings report with profit at Rs 30.98 crore. This was 12.93 per cent lower than Rs 35.58 crore recorded during the corresponding quarter of FY24. It posted revenue from operations at Rs 250.49 crore, up 4.39 per cent as against Rs 239.96 crore reported during the fourth quarter of previous financial year. The company EBITDA dropped by 8.3 per cent YoY to Rs 32 crore.
For FY25, the company’s topline was recorded at Rs 950 crore, posting a 3-year CAGR 3.1 per cent. Profit for the full year came in at Rs 125.3 crore.
Bajaj Consumer’s performance across brands
Bajaj Consumer’s Almond Drops Hair Oil (ADHO) posted growth of 3 per cent during the fourth quarter of FY25 and the growth was witnessed across all packs during the period. In a regulatory filing, the company said that the large packs registered a growth of 17 per cent sequentially while small packs grew by 27 per cent. Bajaj 100% Pure Coconut Oil delivered strong growth of 19 per cent in FY25. The brand took two price hikes that were implemented in Q4FY25, followed by a pre-teen price hike in April 2025 to offset Copra price inflation. Almond Drop Hair and Skin care range, meanwhile, registered impressive growths of 73 per cent in Q4 on-year and 46 per cent in FY25.
Channel performance highlights
General trade posted growth of 7 per cent sequentially. The wholesale channel, which was a concern, has seen good pick up in Q4 with growth of 15 per cent QoQ. Retail sales in Aarohan states started showing growth in Q4 backed by expansion of direct reach.
Organised trade registered a growth of 30 per cent YoY in Q4FY25. While modern trade grew by 22 per cent in Q4 YoY backed by strong performance across chains. E-commerce witnessed a growth of 33 per cent in Q4 on-year. Quick Commerce, meanwhile, grew by 60 per cent in Q4 YoY and now contributes to 11 per cent of e-commerce. Canteens + Institutions grew by 42 per cent in Q4 YoY.
International business saw a growth of 30 per cent in Q4 YoY and 20 per cent in FY25. In terms of regions, GCC and Africa saw a growth of 25 per cent in Q4 YoY and 7 per cent in FY25. While UAE Q4 secondary growth came in at 7 per cent despite a non favorable season for non-food FMCG categories. Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Afghanistan and Mauritius registered 43 per cent growth over FY25. Nepal grew by 20 per cent in Q4 YoY, 18 per cent in FY25, led by strong NPD growth. Bangladesh maintained good growth momentum with growth at 32 per cent in Q4 YoY and 44 per cent in FY25. ROW grew across all key countries, growing by 107 per cent in Q4 YoY and 49 per cent in FY25.