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Britannia Industries Q1 profit up but lower than expected; revenue beats the StreetThe EBITDA margin narrowed to 16.4% compared to 17.7% in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal. The CNBC-TV18 poll had predicted a margin of 17.8% this quarter. Shares of Britannia Industries Ltd ended at ₹5,631.35, down by ₹153.85, or 2.66%, on the BSE.By Jomy Jos Pullokaran   August 5, 2025, 6:57:33 PM IST (Updated)2 Min ReadBakery food company Britannia Industries Ltd on Tuesday (August 5) reported a 3% year-on-year (YoY) increase in net profit at ₹520 crore for the first quarter that ended on June 30, 2025, missing estimates. The company posted a net profit of ₹504.9 crore in the year-ago quarter. The CNBC-TV18 poll had predicted a profit of ₹566 crore.

However, revenue from operations topped expectations, climbing 8.8% to ₹4,622 crore against ₹4,250.6 crore year-on-year. The CNBC-TV18 poll had predicted revenue of ₹4,570 crore.

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At the operating level, EBITDA rose 0.5% to ₹757 crore over ₹753.7 crore year-on-year, falling short of the CNBC-TV18 poll’s prediction of ₹814 crore.

The EBITDA margin narrowed to 16.4% compared to 17.7% in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal. The CNBC-TV18 poll had predicted a margin of 17.8% this quarter.

Britannia’s consolidated sales for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, stood at ₹4,535 crore, reflecting a YoY growth of 9.8%.

Varun Berry, Executive Vice-Chairman, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, said, "A marginal uptick in consumption across both urban and rural markets — underpinned by moderating inflation helped us go back to double-digit growth after the last few periods.

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As the year progresses, our focus will remain on sustaining a healthy growth trajectory while protecting margins amidst a heightened competitive landscape across product categories. We aim to further reinforce our market leadership through continued investments in brand building and innovations."

The results came after the close of the market hours. Shares of Britannia Industries Ltd ended at ₹5,631.35, down by ₹153.85 or 2.66%, on the BSE today, August 5.Continue Reading(Edited by : Shoma Bhattacharjee)First Published: Aug 5, 2025 6:57 PM ISTCheck out our in-depth Market Coverage, Business News & get real-time Stock Market Updates on CNBC-TV18. Also, Watch our channels CNBC-TV18, CNBC Awaaz and CNBC Bajar Live on-the-go!TagsBritannia IndustriesearningsResults Boardroomshare market today