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Transcript of the conference call for the Analysts/Investors, held on November 4, 2026, is enclosed herewith.
EPL Ltd · 500135
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EPL Ltd reported robust growth in Q2 FY27, with revenue increasing by 30% and EBITDA growing by 17.6%. The company maintained underlying EBITDA margins above 20% despite continued cost pressures. Capex investments in H1 2027 were INR3,150 million, a 90% increase over the same period last year. PAT grew by 5.6% due to higher depreciation, effective tax rate, and adverse forex movements.
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November 11, 2026
BSE Limited National Stock Exchange of India Limited
Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers, Exchange Plaza, C/1, Block G,
Dalal Street, Mumbai - 400001 Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (E), Mumbai - 400051
Scrip Code: 500135 Trading Symbol: EPL
Sub. : Transcript of the Conference Call - EPL Limited (“Company”)
Ref. : 1. Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations
and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (as amended) (“SEBI LODR
Regulations”)
2. ISIN: INE255A01020
Sir/ Madam,
Please find enclosed herewith, the Transcript of the conference call for the Analysts/
Investors, which was held on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, to discuss the Unaudited
Standalone and Consolidated Financial Results of the Company for the quarter and half year
ended on September 30, 2026 (“said transcript”).
The said transcript is also made available on the website of the Company i.e. at
https://www.eplglobal.com/investors/shareholder-information/.
This is for your information and records.
Thanking you.
Yours faithfully,
For EPL Limited
Onkar Ghangurde
Head - Legal, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
ICSI Membership No.: A30636
Encl.: As above
“EPL Limited
Q2 FY27 Conference Call”
November 4, 2026
MANAGEMENT: MR. HEMANT BAKSHI – MANAGING DIRECTOR AND
GLOBAL CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, EPL LIMITED
MR. M. R. RAMASAMY – CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER,
EPL LIMITED
MR. DEEPAK GOYAL – CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER,
EPL LIMITED
MR. ONKAR GHANGURDE – HEAD LEGAL, COMPANY
SECRETARY AND COMPLIANCE OFFICER, EPL
LIMITED
MODERATOR: MR. RAJ LAKHANI – SYSTEMATIX SHARES & STOCKS
(INDIA) LIMITED
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EPL Limited
November 4, 2026
Moderator: Ladies and gentlemen, good day, and welcome to EPL Limited Q2 FY27 Conference Call hosted
by Systematix Shares & Stocks (India) Limited. As a reminder, all participant lines will be in
the listen-only mode and there will be an opportunity for you to ask questions after the
presentation concludes. Should you need assistance during the conference call, please signal an
operator by pressing star then zero on your touchtone phone. Please note that this conference is
being recorded.
I now hand the conference over to Mr. Raj Lakhani from Systematix. Thank you and over to
you, sir. Please proceed.
Raj Lakhani: Thank you. Good evening, everyone. On behalf of Systematix Institutional Equities, I welcome
you all to the Q2 and H1 FY27 Earnings Call of EPL Limited. The management team is
represented by Mr. Hemant Bakshi, MD and Global CEO; Mr. M.R. Ramasamy, COO;
Mr. Deepak Goyal, CFO; and Mr. Onkar Ghangurde, Head, Legal, Company Secretary and
Compliance Officer. We would like to thank the management for giving us the opportunity to
host this call.
I will now hand over the call to the management for their opening remarks, post which we will
have the Q&A session. Thank you. And over to you, sir.
Hemant Bakshi: Good evening, everyone, and thank you for joining us for EPL Limited's Quarter 2 FY27
Earnings Call. I'm happy to report that EPL has delivered another standout quarter, achieving
robust growth while maintaining margins, demonstrating the resilience of our business and our
ability to navigate a volatile operating environment. Revenue for the quarter grew by 30%. This
is the highest ever growth that EPL has ever declared. EBITDA increased by 17.6%, with
reported EBITDA margins at 18.9%.
On an underlying basis, excluding the pass-through impact of higher raw material prices,
revenue grew by 20.3%, with underlying EBITDA margins at 20.4%. Our growth was broad-
based across categories and geographies. Beauty & Cosmetics delivered exceptional
performance at 42.9% growth, while Oral Care continued its strong performance with a growth
of 19.2%.
In the month of September, B&C revenues exceeded that of Oral Care, becoming our largest
category. This is a significant milestone and clear demonstration that our strategy is delivering
in full and investments being made in this segment are translating into growth and market share
gains.
Regionally, we delivered strong performance across all markets. EAP led with revenue growth
of 40%, followed by Europe at 30%, AMESA at 28% and Americas at 25%. India stand-alone
also delivered robust growth of 30%. The breadth of this performance across regions reflects our
ability to capture growth opportunities across diverse markets.
Our EBITDA continued its strong momentum, growing by 17.6% and marking our 16th
consecutive quarter of double-digit EBITDA growth, demonstrating our ability to sustain growth
while maintaining profitability.
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EPL Limited
November 4, 2026
Despite continued cost pressures, we have successfully recovered the full impact of cost
increases through pricing actions. This has enabled us to maintain underlying EBITDA margins
above 20%, while continuing to fund our growth priorities. We have invested ahead of the curve.
Capex investments in H1 2027 was INR3,150 million, which is almost 90% increase over the
same period of last year. This has translated into record revenue growth.
We are very confident that our business has momentum, and these investments will continue to
translate into growth and build a sustainable competitive advantage for our business. PAT during
this quarter grew by 5.6% due to higher depreciation, higher effective tax rate as a result of
country mix and adverse forex movements. While we will sustain investments for future growth,
this will be alongside a strong focus on capital efficiency.
Geopolitical environment: We operate in a challenging global environment. The ongoing
conflict in Middle East is keeping commodity prices elevated and disrupting supply chains. Our
objectives during this crisis have been - one, ensure superior uninterrupted service to our
customers globally; and two, full recovery of the cost through price.
We have fully met both these objectives. Going the extra mile to deliver superior service,
including bearing higher cost of air freight, if necessary, we are being rewarded through gain in
market share as a result of these bold actions. At the same time, we have fully recovered elevated
costs through pricing.
Sustainability, innovation and people practices: Innovation continues to be a key differentiator
for EPL. Through close collaboration and co-creation with our customers, we are developing
tailored solutions across product categories that help brands stand out on the shelf, meet evolving
consumer needs and deliver greater value.
We have also advanced our sustainable packaging portfolio, with sustainable tubes accounting
for 41% of our product mix. Our achievements have been recognized through multiple awards
at the IFCA Star Awards for Innovation and at the Print Week Awards across various categories.
Behind this progress are our people whose commitment and contribution are pivotal to the
success of EPL. We are proud that our operations in seven countries are certified as Great Place
to Work, reflecting our commitment to building a positive, engaging and thriving workplace.
Looking ahead, let me start with an update on our proposed merger with Indovida. We are
encouraged by the progress so far, having received approvals from the Competition Commission
of India, foreign antitrust authorities and the stock exchanges. We have now filed our application
with the National Company Law Tribunal, bringing us a step closer to the important milestone
for EPL, with the process advancing as planned.
We remain confident of completing the merger within the expected timeline and look forward
to realizing the opportunities this combination presents. Our priorities for the future are clear
and unchanged.
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EPL Limited
November 4, 2026
First, strengthen our leadership in Beauty & Cosmetics. The momentum over the last few
quarters has been encouraging, but we believe the opportunity ahead remains significant. There
is considerable scope to expand across additional categories, customers and markets, providing
a strong runway for co
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