Shares of AWL Agri Business Limited (formerly Adani Wilmar) surged over 7% in early trade on July 17 after the company reported strong revenue growth of 21% year-on-year in the June quarter, despite margin pressure. As of 9:39 AM, the stock was trading at ₹281.65, up 7.36%, with over 61 lakh shares changing hands.
The sharp uptick comes after AWL announced a strategic shift toward expansion in South and Central India, backed by a ₹1,000 crore capital expenditure plan for FY26. The company also plans acquisitions in organic foods, cold-pressed oils, and condiments to diversify its FMCG play.
For Q1FY26 (results announced on July 15), the company posted:
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Revenue: ₹17,059 crore (+21% YoY), led by edible oils and industry essentials
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EBITDA: ₹572 crore (–16% YoY)
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PAT: ₹238 crore (–24.5% YoY)
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Volumes: Down 5% YoY to 1.58 million MT
While the edible oil segment saw revenue growth of 26%, profit before tax dropped 54% due to high-cost inventory. In contrast, its FMCG business saw a 257% jump in PBT, and industry essentials surged 263%.
The company also reported:
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Alternate channel revenue crossed ₹3,900 crore with 73% YoY growth in quick commerce volumes
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Branded exports exceeded ₹300 crore, growing 22% YoY
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Ranked as the 8th largest FMCG player in India by Q4FY25 market share
AWL’s renewed rural focus, tech integration, and distribution diversification appear to have reassured investors, despite lower profit numbers for the quarter.
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