Marico (MARICO) Q4 96/97 earnings summary
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Q4 96/97 earnings summary
26 Oct, 2026Executive summary
FY97 revenue reached Rs 411.82 crore, up 18% YoY; net profit was Rs 20.08 crore, up 10%, amid exceptional copra cost and supply pressure.
Brand strength and distribution supported growth across product categories; exports rose 58% to Rs 8 crore.
Financial highlights
Sales were Rs 409.69 crore and total revenue Rs 411.82 crore in FY97, versus Rs 348.54 crore and Rs 349.87 crore in FY96.
PBT was Rs 27.68 crore versus Rs 26.82 crore; PAT was Rs 20.08 crore versus Rs 18.32 crore.
PAT after prior-period adjustments was Rs 21.44 crore versus Rs 21.19 crore; the adjustment was Rs 1.36 crore versus Rs 2.86 crore in FY96.
Outlook and guidance
A new coconut-oil facility near Ponda, Goa, was under commissioning and expected to become operational during FY98.
Capacity options for refined oils were under review; distribution expansion and new product plans were intended to support growth.
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