Patanjali Foods Spends ₹325 Cr on Q4 Marketing as Profit Jumps 74%
The company sees robust rural demand and strong performance in edible oils and FMCG categories. Patanjali Foods Ltd., led by yoga guru Baba Ramdev, reported a significant uptick in both profit and promotional expenditure for the fourth quarter of FY25. The FMCG and edible oil major posted a standalone profit of ₹358.5 crore, up 74% year-on-year from ₹206 crore in Q4 FY24. For the full fiscal year, the company’s standalone profit rose to ₹1,301 crore, a notable increase from ₹765 crore in FY24. This growth came alongside a two-fold increase in marketing and promotional spending, signaling a more aggressive outreach strategy. In Q4 FY25 alone, Patanjali Foods spent ₹325.66 crore on advertising and sales promotions – 3.36% of its revenue from operations, as disclosed in a regulatory filing. Strong Revenue and EBITDA Growth The company’s Q4 FY25 revenue from operations reached ₹9,692 crore, up from ₹8,227.6 crore in the same quarter last year. For the full fiscal year, revenue rose 7.6% year-on-year to ₹34,157 crore, while total income stood at ₹34,289 crore. EBITDA for FY25 jumped 37% to ₹2,079 crore, underpinned by strong performance in key segments, particularly edible oils. Segment Highlights The company also noted that rural markets outpaced urban markets for the fifth consecutive quarter, with rural consumer demand growing four times faster than urban demand. FY26 Outlook Looking ahead, Patanjali Foods expects a gradual recovery in overall demand, supported by favorable government policies and expectations of a strong monsoon driving agricultural output and consumer spending.