MUMBAI: Vadilal Dairy International is scooping up profits again and this time, the flavour is decidedly sweet. The ice cream and dairy products maker posted a net profit of Rs 29.91 lakh for the quarter ended 30 June 2025, a sharp drop from Rs 119.08 lakh in the previous quarter but a turnaround from the Rs 88.87 lakh loss in the same period last year.
Revenue from operations came in at Rs 1,139.47 lakh, up from Rs 1,088.07 lakh a year ago, with total income at Rs 1,139.48 lakh. Costs, however, took a generous bite out of margins total expenses rose to Rs 1,112.08 lakh, led by Rs 563.31 lakh in raw material costs, Rs 87.55 lakh in employee benefits, Rs 69.99 lakh in finance costs, and Rs 41.19 lakh in depreciation. Other expenses, including marketing and distribution, stood at Rs 371.11 lakh.
Profit before tax for the quarter stood at Rs 27.40 lakh, compared with Rs 63.66 lakh in Q1 FY25 and Rs 148.37 lakh in Q4 FY25. Deferred tax expense for the quarter was Rs 2.51 lakh. Earnings per share came in at Rs 0.92 basic (Rs 0.94 diluted), versus Rs 1.50 in the same quarter last year.
The company also reported a total comprehensive income of Rs 30.23 lakh for the quarter, underscoring a steady if modest performance amid rising input costs and competitive pressures in the FMCG sector.
For shareholders, it may not be a record-breaking summer, but Vadilal’s Q1 still managed to keep the books in the black proof that even in a crowded market, a well-served scoop can still sweeten the bottom line.