Eveready Q1 FY27: Batteries Lead Growth as Jammu Plant Goes Live
Frequently Asked Questions
On a consolidated basis, revenue was INR 407.7 crore, EBITDA was INR 61.5 crore (15.1% margin) and PAT was INR 37.0 crore in Q1 FY27.
Batteries contributed the most, with revenue of INR 267.6 crore, representing about 64% of total revenue.
Commercial production started on 29 May 2026. Installed capacity is 456 million alkaline batteries per annum.
Flashlight revenue was INR 63.0 crore and declined 6.7% year on year, which management attributed to delayed monsoon impacting seasonal demand for conventional torches.
Yes. Lighting revenue grew 13.7% year on year to INR 87.5 crore, and management stated the lighting segment broke even in the quarter.
Key items include the pending CCI penalty appeal (INR 171.55 crore, stayed by NCLAT with 10% deposit) and EPR obligations under Battery Waste Management Rules where further financial impact is not reliably estimable due to evolving implementation framework.
Management stated alkaline market share is about 18% and suggested an exit share of about 25% to 30% in around two years.
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