The share of the prominent personal care products manufacturer hit 20 percent upper circuit in today’s trading session after a leadership change in the company’s management.
With a market capitalization of Rs 2,758.16 crore, the shares of Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd were trading at Rs 200.50 per share, increasing around 18.78 percent as compared to the previous closing price of Rs 168.80 apiece.
The shares of Bajaj Consumer Care Ltd have seen positive movement after a key leadership change. Jaideep Nandi stepped down as Managing Director after completing his term, and Naveen Pandey has taken over the role. Investors appear optimistic about the new leadership, anticipating strategic shifts and renewed focus on growth and performance.
Additionally, Pandey brings extensive FMCG experience, having held key roles at Asian Paints, PepsiCo, and as head of Marico Bangladesh. Most recently, he served as CEO of Unibic India for two years, further strengthening his leadership credentials in the consumer goods sector.
Looking forward to the company’s financial performance, revenue increased by 4 percent from Rs 240 crore in Q4FY24 to Rs 250 crore in Q4FY25. Further, during the same time frame, net profit decreased by 14 percent from Rs 36 crore to Rs 31 crore.
The Phase 2 expansion across Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh focuses on enhancing market reach through route redesign, adding outlets, appointing new channel partners, and expanding into high-potential villages. targeting 1.6x urban reach and 1.1x growth in partners and villages.
Management remains upbeat about demand recovery, driven by easing food inflation and a rebound in the hair oil segment. With a strategic focus on distribution, marketing, and SKU optimization, all business channels from modern trade to exports are performing well. Though lacking numeric guidance, the outlook is strongly positive for both revenue and margins.
Bajaj Consumer Care Limited is an India-based fast-moving consumer goods company. The Company is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of cosmetics, toiletries, and other personal care products.
Written by Abhishek Singh
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