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Hector Beverages posts Rs 2 crore profit in FY26

By Startup Enthusiast · 8 August 2026

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Hector Beverages sells traditional Indian beverages under the Paper Boat brand

FY26 operating revenue rose 13.8% to Rs 760 crore, but profit fell 96% to Rs 2 crore

Revenue from traded goods jumped 30%, while manufactured goods revenue dropped 19%

Hector Beverages reported its financial results for the fiscal year ending March 2026.
Operating revenue grew 13.8% to Rs 760 crore from Rs 668 crore in FY25.
Total income including other income of Rs 18 crore stood at Rs 778 crore.
Profit after tax plunged 96% to just Rs 2 crore from Rs 46 crore in FY25.
EBITDA fell 39.7% to Rs 41.4 crore, and EBITDA margin halved to 5.4%.
Total expenditure rose 22% to Rs 776 crore, outpacing revenue growth.
Advertising spend jumped 55.6% to Rs 28 crore, and job work charges more than doubled to Rs 25 crore.

Expenses grew faster than revenue, squeezing profitability.
A shift in product mix boosted top line: revenue from traded goods rose 30.2% to Rs 574 crore, while manufactured goods fell 18.6% to Rs 184 crore.
Traded goods now contribute over 75% of operating revenue, up from about 66% in FY25.

Hector Beverages sells beverages under the Paper Boat brand.
Its products include traditional Indian drinks such as aam panna, jaljeera, and buttermilk.