By : – Sanjay Sharma, Managing Director & CEO, Orkla India
“We delivered resilient performance in FY26, while continuing to strengthen the long-term foundations of the business. In Q4 FY’26, Spices, which contributes around 66% of our business, grew at 6.1% despite issues in the Kerala market. Net of Kerala the domestic growth of spices remains strong at 11.1% with volume development of 6.5%. Our focus during the year remained on investing in future-ready growth platforms. Strategic initiatives such as the ‘Kerala Distribution Restructuring’, and ‘Accelerating digital commerce trajectory’ reflect our commitment to sharpening the route-to-market ecosystem and building deeper digital and consumer engagement capabilities.While towards the end of FY26, West Asia conflict has impacted our operations, we have responded with agility, ensuring business continuity and consistent product availability. As we look ahead to FY27, we remain optimistic about the underlying structural drivers of the economy. We will continue to expand our digital commerce footprint and advance our distribution transformation initiatives. With trusted brands, a strong balance sheet, and a focused execution roadmap, we are well positioned to deliver sustainable and profitable growth.”