The Economic Times

Godfrey Phillips Q2 profit down 37% to Rs 190 cr; revenue up twofold at Rs 4,198 cr

Godfrey Phillips India Ltd reported a significant 37.73 percent decrease in net profit for the September quarter, primarily driven by a substantial tax increase from the previous fiscal year. Despite this, the company's total consolidated income surged to Rs 8,139.64 crore during the first half of FY27. To counteract the volumetric impact from rising taxes, a tactical pricing strategy was implemented.