EID Parry (India) will focus on “Disciplined Renewal” in FY27 with emphasis on margin improvement, tighter cost management, stronger cash flows and accelerated digital and AI-led transformation initiatives amid an uncertain global environment.
FY26 remained challenging for the company as it navigated a demanding operating environment through disciplined execution, operational efficiency and portfolio reshaping measures, said Chief Executive Officer, Muthu Murugappan.
Focus on strengthening core businesses
According to him, the company’s FY27 priorities include strengthening core businesses, improving margins through sharper cost, portfolio and channel strategies, and enhancing working capital and cash flow management.
“We enter the new year with a stronger foundation, clearer strategic priorities and a continued focus on ‘Disciplined Renewal’ so as to deliver long-term value to all our stakeholders,” he said.
The company also plans to accelerate digital and AI-led transformation to improve productivity, operational efficiency and decision-making across businesses.
Murugappan said the Sugar & Biofuels business focused on improving efficiency amid rising cost pressures and challenging market conditions during FY26.
“Given the unfavourable economics of cost and oversupply relative to the Ethanol segment and a dull market for Sugar exports, our disciplined approach towards managing costs and focused execution has helped us deliver a better operating performance when compared to FY25,” he said.
Portfolio reshaping and strategic reset
In the Consumer Products Group, EID Parry (India) Ltd recalibrated its portfolio strategy by reducing focus on lower-contribution bulk categories such as rice and pulses and increasing emphasis on value-added segments including jaggery and brown sugar.
The company said these categories offer better premiumisation opportunities and improved margin potential.
Its Nutraceuticals business focused on regaining market share in Europe and the United States through restructuring of its U.S. subsidiary, Valensa International, while also expanding into emerging markets and new product categories in derma and hair health.
As part of portfolio realignment, the company has decided to exit the Parry Sugars & Refinery business due to operational challenges, structural unviability and high debt levels.