Godrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL) reported robust volume-led growth across most business segments in its financial results for the second quarter and half-year ended September 30, 2025. According to Managing Director Sunil Kataria, the company saw strong margin improvements despite softness in the standalone Crop Protection segment. T
he Animal Feed business delivered record quarterly volumes, with cattle feed up 18% year-on-year, while Vegetable Oils posted stellar revenue and margin growth, aided by higher crude palm oil and palm kernel oil realizations and the highest-ever Oil Extraction Ratio (OER). The Dairy business continued its upward trajectory, with value-added products contributing 36% of sales, up from 32% a year ago. Godrej Foods’ branded segment, including Yummiez, recorded a 19% revenue rise, underlining the company’s strategic focus on value-added products.
AstecLifeSciences improved EBITDA despite revenue softness, and international operations at ACI Godrej in Bangladesh saw sequential volume growth of 6%. In Guwahati, strong demand for cattle feed and vegetable oil products has been reported, driven by rising consumption in urban and semi-urban households. Retailers noted healthy sales of branded dairy and processed food items, reflecting growing consumer preference for quality and value-added products in the region.