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Tata Consumer Q1 FY26: Net profit ₹315.16 crore

May 8, 2026 4 mins read Firehose Gupta

TATA CONSUMER PRODUCTS LIMITED — Reporting period: Quarter and year ended March 31, 2026 (with comparative periods December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025)

National Stock Exchange of India Limited BSE Limited The Calcutta Stock Exchange Limited
Exchange Plaza, C-1, G Block Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers 7 Lyons Range
Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (E) Dalal Street Kolkata 700 001
Mumbai 400 051 Mumbai 400 001
Scrip Code – TATACONSUM Scrip Code – 500800 Scrip Code – 10000027
(Demat) 27 (Physical)
Particulars Three months ended Year ended
March 31, 2026
Refer Note 5
December 31, 2025
Unaudited
Revenue from Operations 3891.76 3694.02
Other Income 28.35 14.65
Total Income 3920.11 3698.67
Cost of materials consumed 1188.12 1051.59
Purchase of stock-in-trade 1282.74 1250.33
Changes in inventories of finished goods, work-in-progress & stock-in-trade 79.78 63.93
Employees benefits expense 192.94 186.83
Finance costs 23.13 22.12
Depreciation and amortisation expense 61.35 59.06
Other expenses 636.34 628.04
Total Expenses 3464.40 3281.90
Profit before Exceptional Items and Tax 455.71 416.77
Exceptional Items (Net) (34.60) 18.43
Profit before Tax 421.11 435.20
Tax Expense
Current Tax (99.14) (115.08)
Deferred Tax (6.81) 0.72
Total Tax Expense (Net) (105.95) (114.36)
Net Profit after Tax (A) 315.16 320.84
Particulars March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025 March 31, 2025 March 31, 2026 March 31, 2025
Remeasurement of defined benefit plans (1.90) 2.77 3.29 1.23 (4.97)
Changes in fair valuation of equity instruments (26.60) (49.37) 0.27 (15.73) 13.05
(28.50) (46.60) 3.56 (14.50) 8.08
Tax impact of above items 4.28 6.36 (0.97) 1.94 (2.50)
(24.22) (40.24) 2.59 (12.56) 5.58
Particulars March 31, 2026 December 31, 2025 March 31, 2025 March 31, 2026 March 31, 2025
Gains/(loss) on effective portion of cash flow hedges (21.40) (2.54) 8.43 (36.97) 1.88
Tax impact of above item 5.39 0.64 (2.12) 9.31 (0.47)
(16.01) (1.90) 6.31 (27.66) 1.41
Total Other Comprehensive Income, net of tax (B) (40.23) (42.14) 8.90 (40.22) 6.99
Total Comprehensive Income (A+B) 274.93 278.70 285.80 1594.93 1261.74
Paid-up equity share capital (Face value of Re. 1 each) 98.96 98.95 98.95 98.96 98.95
Reserves excluding Revaluation Reserves 17705.85 16911.01
Earnings per Share (not annualised for the quarter)
Basic – Rs 3.18 3.24 2.80 16.52 12.87
Diluted – Rs 3.18 3.24 2.80 16.51 12.82
Particulars As at March 31, 2026 As at March 31, 2025
ASSETS
Non-Current Assets
Property, Plant and Equipment 715.83 710.26
Capital work-in-progress 5.35 5.40
Right of Use Assets 378.88 258.02
Goodwill 3859.95 3859.95
Other Intangible Assets 2393.49 2475.57
Intangible Assets under development 13.55 3.36
Financial Assets
– Investments 9710.29 9711.34
– Loans 0.54 1.59
– Other Financial Assets 59.46 44.94
Non-Current Tax Assets (Net) 167.66 132.20
Other Non-Current Assets 258.01 120.77
Total Non-Current Assets 17563.01 17323.40
Current Assets
Inventories 1950.83 2139.29
Financial Assets
– Investments 690.36 238.47
– Trade Receivables 712.69 547.62
– Cash and Cash Equivalents 357.26 256.16
– Other Bank Balances 365.33 88.96
– Loans 441.53 295.96
– Other Financial Assets 61.77 45.21
Other Current Assets 487.12 559.50
Total Current Assets 5066.89 4171.17
TOTAL ASSETS 22629.90 21494.57
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES
Equity Share Capital 98.96 98.95
Other Equity 17705.85 16911.01
TOTAL EQUITY 17804.81 17009.96
Non-Current Liabilities
Financial Liabilities
– Lease Liabilities 342.68 232.31
– Other Financial Liabilities 124.71
Other Non-Current Liabilities 6.60 8.08
Provisions 164.10 172.30
Deferred Tax Liabilities 686.65 687.43
Total Non-Current Liabilities 1200.03 1224.83
Current Liabilities
Financial Liabilities
– Borrowings 273.81 165.79
– Lease Liabilities 60.71 46.03
Trade Payables
– Total outstanding dues of Micro enterprises and Small enterprises 107.00 36.39
– Total outstanding dues of creditors other than Micro enterprises and Small enterprises 2649.72 2635.88
Other Financial Liabilities 233.22 106.30
Other Current Liabilities 158.23 153.42
Provisions 137.24 110.85
Current Tax Liabilities (Net) 5.13 5.13
Total Current Liabilities 3625.06 3259.78
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 22629.90 21494.57
Particulars March 31, 2026 March 31, 2025
A. Cash Flow from Operating Activities
Net Profit before Tax 2046.59 1503.24
Adjusted for:
Depreciation and Amortisation 229.14 215.99
Finance Cost 90.99 202.61
Dividend Income (475.56) (396.42)
Gains on Current Investments (net) (20.42) (14.54)
Interest Income (51.96) (35.43)
Unrealised foreign exchange (gain) / loss (0.18) (0.21)
Impairment loss recognised in Trade Receivables (net of reversal) 1.16 4.72
Share based payment to employees 12.89 10.59
(Profit) / Loss on sale of Property, Plant & Equipment (net) 3.09 (9.67)
Others 0.05 -2.11
Exceptional Items:
– Fair value gain on remeasurement of Contingent consideration (55.57) (120.00)
– Profit on Sale of Non-core asset (35.36)
– Asset write down 33.66 38.82
– Fair value loss and Impairment of Investments 53.59
– Statutory Impact of New Labour codes 19.85
– Expenses in connection with Business restructure and reorganization 14.78
– Expenses in connection with the Scheme of Arrangement 11.00
Operating Profit before working capital changes 1851.96 1423.37
Adjustments for:
Trade Receivables and Other Assets (253.22) (101.15)
Inventories 187.61 (480.37)
Trade payables and Other Liabilities 101.57 715.32
Cash generated from / (used in) Operations 1887.92 1557.17
Direct taxes paid (net) (436.43) (283.06)
Net Cash from / (used in) Operating Activities 1451.49 1274.11
B. Cash Flow from Investing Activities
Payment for Property, Plant and Equipment including Intangible Assets (145.50) (122.06)
Sale of Property, Plant and Equipment 41.63 12.16
Acquisition of Subsidiaries (1809.00)
Sale of Non Current Investments carried at fair value through OCI 0.18
Investment in Joint Venture (125.00)
Investment in Subsidiary (68.31) (166.04)
Payment of deferred consideration (16.48)
Dividend Income received 475.56 396.42
Interest Income received 44.98 29.80
(Purchase) / Sale of Current Investments (net) (431.47) (69.20)
Fixed Deposits Placed (341.09) (182.00)
Fixed Deposits Redeemed 67.58 230.03
Inter Corporate Deposits and Loans Placed (545.00) (431.50)
Inter Corporate Deposits and Loans Redeemed 400.50 391.55
Net cash from / (used in) Investing Activities (517.59) (1844.66)
C. Cash Flow from Financing Activities
Proceeds from Allotment of shares on exercise of performance share units 0.01
Proceeds from Rights Issue (Net of share issue expenses) 2980.57
Proceeds from / (Repayment of) commercial papers for acquisition funding (net) (1164.49)
Proceeds from / (Repayment of) Short term borrowings (net) 107.00 (144.81)
Payment of Lease Liabilities (54.39) (48.07)
Dividend paid (81.34) (738.45)
Finance Cost paid (70.11) (173.49)
Net Cash from / (used in) Financing Activities (833.83) 711.26
Net increase / (decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents (A+B+C) 100.07 140.71
Opening balance of Cash and Cash Equivalents 225.38 84.67
Closing Cash and Cash Equivalents 325.45 225.38
Particulars March 31, 2026 March 31, 2025
Cash and Cash Equivalents 325.45 225.38
Add : Bank Overdraft 31.81 30.78
Balance at the end of the year 357.26 256.16
Particulars Three months ended Year ended
March 31, 2026 Refer Note 5 December 31, 2025 Unaudited
a. Debt-Equity Ratio 0.04 0.05
b. Debt service coverage ratio 11.32 12.24
c. Interest Service Coverage Ratio 19.55 21.05
d. Net worth (Rs. in Crores) 17804.81 17528.23
e. Current ratio 1.40 1.32
f. Long term debt to working capital 0.27 0.34
g. Current liability ratio 0.75 0.74
h. Total debts to total assets 0.03 0.04
i. Debtors turnover* 21.88 21.32