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Godfrey Phillips India Ltd reported a 37.73% drop in Q2 net profit to Rs 189.90 crore, despite doubling revenue to Rs 4,198.17 crore, as rising taxes pressured profitability.
The company’s consolidated net profit fell to Rs 189.90 crore in the September quarter FY27, down from Rs 304.99 crore in the same period last year, driven by a 41% decline in profitability due to increased taxes. Revenue from operations surged to Rs 4,198.17 crore, while total expenses also doubled to Rs 4,027.39 crore. CEO Sharad Aggarwal cited the tax increase implemented in Q4 of FY26 as the primary cause of the profit decline, noting its broader impact on industry profitability and illicit trade growth. Total consolidated income for the first half of FY27 rose to Rs 8,139.64 crore, reflecting a mix of operational scaling and financial pressures. The CEO emphasized that rising taxes and illicit trade activity pose significant regulatory and compliance risks, complicating the company’s ability to maintain margins.
Shares of Godfrey Phillips India Ltd closed at Rs 1,800 apiece on Thursday, up 1.3% from the previous close.
Godfrey Phillips India’s Q2 profit decline underscores the tax burden, but revenue growth signals operational resilience. The effectiveness of its pricing strategy in mitigating volume losses remains a key uncertainty.
Topics: Finance, India Markets, Corporate Earnings, Tax Policy, Tobacco Industry, Regulatory Compliance, Share Price, Revenue Growth
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Source: ET Markets
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