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Godfrey Phillips Q2 net profit rises 22.9% YoY; declares ₹17 interim dividend per shareGodfrey Phillips India posted a 22.9% YoY rise in Q2FY26 net profit to ₹305 crore, driven by higher margins. The company announced an interim dividend of ₹17 per share for FY2025–26. Shares of the company ended higher on Monday, November 3, by 0.72% at ₹3,100 on the NSE.By Megha Rani   November 3, 2025, 7:56:20 PM IST (Published)1 Min ReadCigarette maker Godfrey Phillips India Ltd reported a 22.9% year-on-year (YoY) increase in net profit at ₹305 crore for the quarter ended September 2025, up from ₹258 crore in the corresponding period last year. The growth was supported by improved operating performance despite muted topline expansion.

Revenue from operations was marginally higher at ₹1,632 crore compared to ₹1,627 crore a year ago. EBITDA rose 13.4% YoY to ₹314.5 crore from ₹277.3 crore, while EBITDA margin improved to 19.3% from 17%, reflecting better cost management and operational efficiencies.

The company’s Cigarettes, Tobacco and Related Products segment remained its main revenue driver, contributing ₹1,605.97 crore in Q2FY26 compared with ₹1,610.06 crore a year earlier. Segment profit increased 11.5% YoY to ₹282.57 crore, up from ₹253.44 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.

In line with its robust earnings, the board declared an interim dividend of 850%, or ₹17 per equity share of face value ₹2 each, for FY2025–26. The record date for determining eligible shareholders has been set as November 10, 2025, with the dividend to be disbursed within 30 days.

Shares of Godfrey Phillips India Ltd ended higher on Monday, November 3, by 0.72% at ₹3,100 on the NSE.

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