S H Kelkar and Company Ltd
P&L
Quarterly Consolidated
vs Q3 FY26
S H Kelkar FY26 Revenue Up 11.5% to ₹2,368 Cr
15 May 2026 · 15 May, 9:01 pm
Summary
S H Kelkar and Company Limited (SHK) announced its financial results for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026, reporting a 11.5% year-on-year revenue growth to ₹2,368 crore for FY26. Adjusted EBITDA for the fiscal year was ₹323 crore, resulting in an adjusted EBITDA margin of 13.9%. In Q4 FY26, the company recorded a 14.6% increase in revenues from operations, reaching ₹650 crore, with Adjusted EBITDA at ₹83 crore and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 13.5%. Management highlighted sustained demand and strategic investments for growth, while acknowledging a dynamic operating environment with rising raw material prices and geopolitical developments that may impact future quarters.
Key Highlights
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S H Kelkar and Company Limited reported a 11.5% year-on-year increase in revenues from operations, reaching ₹2,368 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.
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Adjusted EBITDA for FY26 stood at ₹323 crore, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 13.9%.
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For the fourth quarter of FY26, revenues from operations grew by 14.6% year-on-year to ₹650 crore.
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Q4 FY26 Adjusted EBITDA was ₹83 crore, with the adjusted EBITDA margin at 13.5%.
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The company's revenue includes a one-off sale of ₹35 crore from a portfolio optimization exercise.
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Investments in expanding capacities, enhancing global Creative Development Centres, and deepening customer engagement capabilities are progressing well, aligned with long-term strategic priorities.
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The company delivered healthy revenue growth in FY26, supported by sustained demand across key customer segments and continued momentum in the domestic business.
Management Comments
Mr. Kedar Vaze
We delivered healthy revenue growth during FY2026 despite a dynamic operating environment. The performance was supported by sustained demand across key customer segments, continued momentum in the domestic business, and stable performance in our European operations. Over the past year, we have remained focused on strengthening the building blocks for the next phase of growth. Our investments towards expanding capacities, enhancing our global Creative Development Centres, and deepening customer engagement capabilities are progressing well and are aligned with our long-term strategic priorities. We believe these initiatives will further strengthen our ability to drive innovation-led growth across markets. The broader environment continues to remain fluid, influenced by evolving geopolitical developments and supply-side dynamics globally. Within this operating landscape, our strong customer relationships, diversified presence, and continued focus on strategic priorities provide a solid foundation to navigate near-term uncertainties and capitalise on emerging opportunities.
Mr. Jagdish Agarwal
During Q4 FY2026, the Company delivered encouraging revenue growth, supported by steady performance across both the Fragrance and Flavour segments. Gross margins remained broadly steady on a sequential basis, adjusted for one-off sales of few low-margin products undertaken as part of a portfolio optimization exercise. The operating environment remains dynamic, with raw material prices rising on account of geopolitical developments in the Middle East and evolving supply-side conditions. While the current quarter did not see a meaningful impact from these cost pressures, supported by existing inventory coverage, the impact may be visible in the coming quarters. We are actively working on appropriate pricing measures, cost optimisation initiatives, and a disciplined business mix to protect margins. Given the uncertain supply environment, maintaining adequate coverage for select commodities may result in higher inventory levels in the near term. Our longer-term focus remains on improving the cash conversion cycle, strengthening internal accruals, and reducing debt. We will continue to prioritise financial discipline, prudent capital allocation, and sustained improvement in operating performance.
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