Godrej Consumer Products Ltd. (GCPL) has reported a strong performance for Q1 FY26, driven by robust growth in India’s Home Care segment and key international markets, particularly the GAUM region (Godrej Africa, USA, and Middle East).
The company expects high single-digit value growth in its standalone business, supported by mid-single digit underlying volume growth (UVG). Home Care led the way with double-digit growth in both value and volume, highlighting strong consumer demand. The Personal Care segment saw low single-digit growth, impacted by continued price-volume rebalancing in the soaps category due to fluctuating commodity costs. Notably, GCPL’s India business excluding soaps recorded double-digit UVG, reflecting a strong demand trend in other product categories.
The company acknowledged that standalone EBITDA margins for Q1 FY26 will likely be below the normative range but anticipates a recovery in H2 FY26 as palm oil prices begin to moderate.
On the global front, GCPL’s GAUM segment continued its momentum with strong double-digit value and volume growth, supported by healthy profit margins. In contrast, the Indonesia business faced stiff pricing competition, resulting in flattish volume growth.
The company reiterated its FY26 guidance: mid-to-high single-digit UVG in standalone India operations, high single-digit consolidated revenue growth, and double-digit EBITDA growth at the consolidated level.
GCPL noted that this update excludes its pet care business and is based on internal, unaudited reports. The company remains focused on margin recovery and long-term portfolio resilience across emerging markets.