Archive · 3 Oct 2025
Marico Sees 30% Revenue Growth Driven by Price Hikes
Marico, a big company that makes things like cooking oil and hair products, announced a big jump in sales.
They made about 30% more money than last year, mostly because they raised prices on some items.
They also sold more of their higher-end hair oils.
Despite some challenges, like rising costs and a pause in sales due to government tax changes (GST), the company is still doing well, especially in other countries.
They expect things to get better with upcoming holiday sales and expect a positive shift in the coming months.
Marico's Q2 revenue grew by approximately 30% year-on-year.
Revenue growth driven by price hikes and higher sales of premium hair oils.
Domestic business saw high-single-digit volume growth despite trade disruptions.
Price of Parachute hair oil increased over 60% to cope with inflation.
International business saw constant currency growth in the twenties.
- Who
- Marico
- What
- Reported 30% revenue growth in Q2 due to price hikes
- When
- September Quarter (Q2 FY26)
- Where
- India
- Why
- Driven by price increases and strong sales of premium hair oils
- Revenue Growth
- 30% year-on-year in Q2 FY26
- Key Drivers
- Price hikes and premium hair oil sales
- Brands Mentioned
- Saffola, Parachute
- Domestic Volume Growth
- High-single-digits despite GST 2.0 disruptions
- International Business
- Constant currency growth in the twenties
Sources
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