Shares of Eveready Industries India Ltd rose 3.29% to ₹313.80 on Monday following its Q4 FY25 earnings announcement. The company reported a strong 30% year-on-year growth in consolidated net profit, reaching ₹10.42 crore, up from ₹8.02 crore in the same quarter last year.
Revenue from operations also climbed 6.4% YoY to ₹299.04 crore, driven primarily by robust performance in the Batteries segment. However, the Lighting division continued to face value erosion, though underlying volumes improved.
Eveready posted an EBITDA of ₹25.7 crore, reflecting a 2.4% year-on-year rise. EBITDA margin stood at 8.6% in Q4 FY25, slightly down from 9% in the previous year, impacted by high zinc costs and adverse forex movements.
Managing Director Suvamoy Saha stated that FY25 marked a transformation year with significant improvements in operational efficiency and distribution capabilities. He emphasized continued focus on profitability despite industry headwinds.
The board has also elevated Anirban Banerjee to CEO, effective May 10, 2025. Banerjee previously served as SVP and SBU Head for Batteries, Flashlights, and Lighting.
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