Godfrey Phillips Profit Plummets 44% Amid Revenue Drop

Godfrey Phillips India reported a substantial decline in its first quarter results, with consolidated net profit falling more than 44% year-on-year. The company's net profit for the quarter stood at Rs 198 crore, a significant drop from Rs 356 crore in the same period last year. This downturn was attributed to a sharp decrease in revenue and operating profitability.

Revenue from operations witnessed an 19% year-on-year decrease, totaling Rs 1,206 crore compared to Rs 1,486 crore previously. The operating performance also weakened considerably, as indicated by a 46.2% drop in Ebitda to Rs 182 crore. Consequently, the Ebitda margin contracted to 15.1% from 22.7% a year prior, reflecting considerable pressure on the company's bottom line.

In addition to its financial results, Godfrey Phillips announced its 89th Annual General Meeting will be held on August 24, 2026, via video conferencing. The company also fixed August 11 as the record date for the payment of its final dividend for fiscal 2025-26. The company is a major tobacco manufacturer in India, known for brands like Marlboro and Four Square.