Hindustan Foods Limited
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Rs. 1,121 crore
17%
Rs. 4,265 crore
Rs. 1,165 crore
Rs. 104 crore
28%
Rs. 377crore
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Rs. 90 crore
Rs. 58 crore
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Guidance — 10 items
Industry Opportunity Size
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“30 Crore Acquisition production from Q1 FY27 completed; commissioned Silvassa - Liquid Detergent Facility Rs.”
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“40 Crore To be commercialized in Q1 FY27 Lucknow - Detergent Bars Facility Rs.”
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“Mar-25 Capitalised Gross Block# Mar-26 In-Progress Projects New Projects Mar-27 Source: BDO India and Deloitte India #Includes CWIP and capital advances, excludes ROU and Intangible assets and adjusted by accumulated depreciation of acquired plants 10 FY26 Business Highlights – Ice Cream”
Operational Updates
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“• FY26 was an important year for HFL’s ice cream platform, marked by stronger seasonal execution and continued progress across the manufacturing network.”
Operational Updates
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“Project Update Project Capex Remarks Panipat Plant Rs.”
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“Capex Summary 630 57 737 50 419 211 Mar-25 Capitalised Gross Block# Mar-26 In-Progress Projects New Projects Mar-27 #Includes CWIP and capital advances, excludes ROU and Intangible assets and adjusted by accumulated depreciation of acquired plants Source: Euromonitor 11 FY26 Business Highlights - Food & Beverages”
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“Mar-25 Capitalised Gross Block# Mar-26 In-Progress Projects New Projects Mar-27 #Includes CWIP and capital advances, excludes ROU and Intangible assets and adjusted by accumulated depreciation of acquired plants 13 Source: EY Parthenon FY26 Business Highlights - Footwear”
Operational Updates
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“FY26 was a year of commercial progress and capability building for HFL’s Footwear division.”
Operational Updates
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“The division focused on strengthening its manufacturing backbone by improving in-house capability, enhancing process control and upgrading key production and support areas Project Update Project Capex Remarks While the business crossed an important turnover milestone during the year, this division was the one that was most affected by the on-going geopolitical conditions including the increase in prices of petrochemicals Capacity expansion in North and South India Rs.”
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“200-220 crores Profit After Tax for FY27 Momentum continues * FY25 numbers are restated 15 Consolidated Profit & Loss Statement – Q4 & FY26 Particulars (Rs.”
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Opening remarks
Operational Updates
• The HPC segment continued to grow despite the tough macro economics conditions. This growth was on the back of focused investments in capacity, infrastructure and customer acquisition across home care, personal care and allied consumer categories • The integration of the new Personal care site at Aurangabad is progressing well. This acquisition adds the capability to work with D2C brands that require smaller production runs and is supported by product development, and formulation work
Industry Opportunity Size
• India’s personal care market is estimated at ~Rs.2,25,000 crore (~US$27 billion) in FY25 and is projected to reach ~Rs.4,00,000 crore by FY30, reflecting a healthy ~10%–11% CAGR, supported by rising beauty awareness, premiumization and increasing digital penetration • Consumer preferences continue to shift towards natural, Ayurvedic and science-backed formulations, with the natural & herbal segment accounting for ~22% market share and growing at ~18% CAGR, while e- commerce and D2C platforms contribute ~20% of category sales • India’s home care market is estimated at ~Rs.72,000 crore (~US$8.7 billion) in FY25 and is projected to reach ~Rs.1,20,000–1,30,000 crore by FY30, implying a strong ~14%–15% CAGR • Fabric care remains the dominant category, within this segment, Liquid detergents continue to see category breaking growth rates on the back of changes in the customer habits HFL’s Project Update Project Capex Remarks Aurangabad - Personal Care Facility Rs. 30 Crore Acquisition produ
Operational Updates
• FY26 was an important year for HFL’s ice cream platform, marked by stronger seasonal execution and continued progress across the manufacturing network. The season commenced on a strong footing, with an extended summer supporting robust seasonal demand, improved throughput and sustained customer traction across key markets • The integration of the cone manufacturing plant was completed without any disruptions to the business. It however did face temporary disruption due to LPG availability challenges. The operations have stabilized and the unit has signed on new customers this season. Project Update Project Capex Remarks Panipat Plant Rs. 225 Crore Phase 1 Commercialized Nashik Plant Rs. 60 Crore Commercialized • The stick manufacturing facility commenced commercial production during the year, adding an important capability to the ice cream ecosystem and improving backward integration. Lucknow Plant Rs. 20 Crore Commercialized • The Panipat capex execution was completed, with commerci
Industry Opportunity Size
• India’s ice cream market is projected to reach ~US$4.4 billion by 2030, reflecting a robust ~12%–15% CAGR, supported by rising disposable incomes, premiumization trends and increasing organized sector penetration • National players currently account for only ~46% of the market, creating significant opportunities for scaled manufacturing partners capable of delivering consistency, operational reliability and seasonal execution • As brands increase their national footprint, the industry continues to see major investments in the manufacturing space – both in-house and outsourced. • India’s per-capita ice cream consumption remains significantly below developed markets such as the US and New Zealand, highlighting substantial long-term headroom for category expansion and consumption growth Looking ahead, HFL’s priorities are to strengthen seasonal readiness, improve supply reliability, deepen partnerships with leading ice cream brands and increase integration across the platform. Capex Sum
Operational Updates
• HFL continued to strengthen its F&B platform through focused investments across beverages, dairy, snacks and adjacent high-growth categories. The season commenced on a strong footing, with the extended summer supporting robust seasonal demand, improved throughput and sustained customer traction across key markets • Capacity expansion undertaken ahead of the summer season enabled several factories to achieve their highest-ever production levels • The planned entry into Greek yoghurt manufacturing in Q3FY27 marks an important step in expanding the business into higher-value dairy and wellness-oriented formats
Industry Opportunity Size
• India’s food & beverages sector continues to emerge as one of the country’s largest consumption-driven growth markets, supported by evolving food habits, rising demand for packaged and convenience foods, expanding modern retail penetration and increasing preference for differentiated beverage formats • The Indian food & beverages market was valued at ~US$437.6 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach ~US$875 billion by 2030, reflecting a strong ~12.5% CAGR over the forecast period • Dairy products accounted for ~26.6% of the market in 2024, while North India remained the largest revenue-generating region, highlighting strong demand across dairy-adjacent and value-added food categories Project Update Project Capex Remarks Goa - Greek Yoghurt Manufacturing Rs. 40 Crore To be Q3FY27 commissioned by Aurangabad - Bottled Water Plant Rs. 30 Crore To be commercialised by Q3FY27 South India – Bottled Water Plant Rs. 50 Crore To be commercialised by Q3FY27 Capex Summary 399 290 59 349 0 50 •