Orkla India Ltd, a leading food FMCG company, is focusing on broad-based growth across categories, channels and geographies as it enters its next phase of expansion.
“We are strengthening our leadership in spices, scaling our convenience foods business, accelerating digital commerce and building a more resilient international business,” said Managing Director & CEO Sanjay Sharma in a letter to shareholders.
Expanding Product Portfolio
Orkla is building multiple growth engines to make its business stronger, more diversified and resilient over the long term.
During the quarter, the company expanded its breakfast portfolio by extending its dry batter range to the top 28 metros and launched wet batter in Hyderabad following its successful rollout in Bengaluru.
Focus On Innovation
“We also launched six new innovations across our 3-Minute range and dry batters, building a portfolio of protein-rich breakfast solutions focused on the emerging consumer segment,” he said.
“As millennials and Gen Z increasingly shape the future of food consumption, we are building the capabilities to serve both existing and emerging consumer cohorts,” he added.
Digital And Distribution Push
The company said initiatives such as the Kerala Distribution Transformation and the expansion of its digital commerce capabilities through Project Bolt form part of its broader long-term growth strategy.
“These are not standalone initiatives. They are long-term investments to strengthen our route-to-market, enhance execution and ensure our brands remain relevant as consumer preferences, channels and food habits continue to evolve,” he said.
International Business Remains Resilient
Sharma said the company’s international business continued to demonstrate resilience during the quarter despite ongoing geopolitical challenges in West Asia.
“We see a long runway for growth, supported by strong brands, expanding consumer opportunities and the capabilities we have built over the past few years. We are now focused on scaling the business with discipline, investing behind the opportunities and executing with consistency,” he said.