Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL) continues to make impressive strides, announcing robust financial results for Q2 of FY2025. The FMCG leader reported a 12% year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit, reaching Rs 491 crore, a marked improvement from Rs 432.77 crore in the same quarter last year. Advertising investment remained stable, totaling Rs 363.95 crore between July and September.
With its popular brands like Cinthol, Good Knight, and Ezee, GCPL demonstrated solid growth, including an 8% rise in consolidated EBITDA and a 7% increase in both sales and volume. CEO Sudhir Sitapati praised the company’s resilience, noting that despite global cost pressures, the standalone EBITDA margin maintained a healthy 24.3%. Sitapati emphasized that these headwinds are manageable, with expectations of improved margins through smart pricing and cost management.
The Home Care segment was a standout, achieving 12% growth in Q2, driven by household insecticides and double-digit growth in fabric care. Flagship brands Genteel and Godrej Fab continued to excel, strengthening market share and contributing to a positive outlook for GCPL’s domestic portfolio.
Internationally, GCPL saw an 11% sales increase in Indonesia (9% in Rupee terms), signaling strong overseas performance. While some regions, like Africa, the USA, and the Middle East, saw moderate fluctuations, GCPL remains confident in long-term growth across its global markets.
Overall, GCPL’s Q2 results reflect its robust strategy and commitment to delivering value amid dynamic market conditions.