Marico reappoints Saugata Gupta as MD and CEO for two years from April 2026

The FMCG company renewed Gupta’s mandate from April 1, 2026, as it reported Q4FY25 consolidated revenue of ₹2,730 crore, up 20% year-on-year. Profit rose 8%, with quarterly revenue reaching a 14-quarter high.

— FiledFri, 25 Sept, 2026, 20:30 IST·First seen Fri, 25 Sept, 2026, 20:30 IST·Source ET Retail

What happened

Marico reappointed Saugata Gupta as managing director and CEO for two years from April 1, 2026. The FMCG company reported Q4FY25 consolidated revenue of ₹2,730

Key facts

  • Saugata Gupta reappointed for two years
  • effective April 1, 2026
  • Q4FY25 consolidated revenue ₹2,730 crore
  • revenue up 20% year-on-year
  • profit up 8% year-on-year
  • Q4 revenue at a 14-quarter high

Why this matters

Stable leadership under Saugata Gupta gives Marico a clearer platform to pursue portfolio expansion and partnerships from a position of accelerating FMCG growth.

What to watch

  • Quarterly volume growth versus value growth in India, particularly in Parachute Coconut Oil and Saffola franchises.
  • Gross-margin trend and management commentary on copra, edible oil, crude derivatives and packaging inflation.
  • Revenue and profitability contribution from foods, premium personal care and digital-first brands.
  • International business growth, currency effects and geographic expansion activity.
  • Advertising-and-promotion intensity relative to sales growth and EBITDA-margin guidance.
  • Any board disclosures on senior leadership appointments, succession planning or changes to Gupta’s mandate.
  • Increase investment behind premium personal care, foods and digital-native brands while retaining core Parachute and Saffola support.
  • Use the FY26 operating plan to balance selective price increases with promotions and pack-size interventions if commodity inflation persists.
  • Accelerate international-market growth and cross-border brand rollouts to diversify dependence on Indian staples.
  • Communicate a clearer leadership-bench and succession framework before the renewed term approaches its end in March 2028.
  • Prioritise margin-accretive mix, supply-chain productivity and selective acquisitions or partnerships in adjacencies.