By: ICN Bureau
Last updated : August 13, 2025 5:01 pm
The premium product portfolio registered 20 per cent growth in B2C during the quarter
Insecticides (India) Limited (IIL), one of India’s leading crop protection and nutrition company, has announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025.
The company posted Q1 FY26 net profit 18 per cent higher at Rs. 58.11 crore as compared to Rs. 49.37 crore in Q1 FY25. Revenue from Operations also up by 5 per cent to Rs. 691.13 crore as compared to Rs. 656.69 crore.
EBITDA increased by 17 per cent YoY, with EBITDA margins improve by 125 bps, driven by high growth in premium products and operational efficiency.
The premium product portfolio registered 20 per cent growth in B2C during the quarter.
Commenting on the results and performance, Rajesh Kumar Aggarwal, MD, Insecticides (India) Ltd. said: “We are pleased to report a strong start to this season, with diverse offerings of premium products, three new product launches and effective marketing initiatives. Our continued emphasis on premiumization delivered encouraging results, leading to an improvement in profitability wherein PAT grew by 18% in Q1FY26. This performance reflects the effectiveness of our strategic framework, which emphasizes on a sustained margin improvement, a sharper focus on premium products, and a complete crop solution provider.
The business environment remained broadly favorable during the quarter. The season commenced with an early onset of Southwest monsoon, healthy reservoir levels and visible signs of global demand recovery with stable raw material prices. Kharif season started well for certain crops like Rice, Maize while uneven rain in certain parts impacted other crops sowing.
We are now considered as an innovative crop solution provider, wherein we are seen by the farmers as their reliable partner, engaging early from sowing till harvest. And will provide leadership position in major crops in India. Another transformative step was IIL Crop Solution
Plots. These are model fields cultivated using IIL Crop Solutions for major crops, helping farmers and channel partners to experience the benefit in terms of difference in crop health, yield, and overall productivity.
During the quarter, we launched three new products, including Altair—a patented pre-emergent herbicide for paddy developed by Nissan Chemical Corporation, Japan—which will be exclusively marketed by us in India. With overwhelming response to the new launches of last few years, we are well-positioned to capitalize on emerging opportunities. Our Dahej facility has received the necessary approvals and will contribute majorly to our growth requirement and efficient operational management.
Looking ahead, we remain optimistic about the season, supported by favorable tailwinds such as a strong monsoon, rising reservoir levels, and expanded crop sowing. Our growth outlook remains strong for premium products, driven by deeper farmers connect and continued expansion of our product portfolio. We are deeply committed to sustainability, innovation, and responsible growth with continued focus on delivering long-term value to our stakeholders while making a positive impact on the environment and the communities we serve. With a strong foundation and a clear strategic vision, we are confident in building a resilient and promising future for our business.”