Milky Mist Q1 revenue rises 44%; high-protein paneer and Tamil Nadu plant planned

Milky Mist reported Q1 FY27 revenue of ₹973.4 crore, up 43.6% year on year, while EBITDA rose 77% and margin expanded to 14.8%. Growth was led by paneer, cheese, yogurt and ice cream. The dairy company is preparing a high-protein paneer launch and a new manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu.

— Source publishedFri, 11 Sept, 2026, 17:05 IST·First seen Fri, 11 Sept, 2026, 17:54 IST·Source Business Today · Latest

What happened

Milky Mist Dairy Food Ltd · Milky Mist reported strong Q1 FY27 growth across dairy categories, supported by paneer, cheese and curd. It plans a high-protein

Key facts

  • Q1 FY27 revenue Rs 973.4 crore, up 43.6% YoY
  • Paneer revenue up 34%; cheese 38%; curd 27%; yogurt 153%; ice cream 60%
  • EBITDA Rs 143.8 crore, up 77%; margin 14.8% versus 12%
  • PAT Rs 64.7 crore versus Rs 6.5 crore
  • High-protein segment expected to grow 50-60% annually

What changed

Milky Mist reported strong Q1 FY27 growth across dairy categories, supported by paneer, cheese and curd. It plans a high-protein paneer launch and a new Tamil Nadu manufacturing plant to expand capacity, while its shares hit the 5% upper circuit.

Why this matters

Milky Mist’s 44% revenue growth and 280-bps EBITDA margin expansion signal strong execution in value-added dairy, with paneer, cheese, yogurt and ice cream driving momentum ahead of added Tamil Nadu capacity.

What to watch

  • Milk procurement price trends and seasonal supply conditions.
  • High-protein paneer launch timing, pricing, repeat purchase and retailer shelf placement.
  • Tamil Nadu plant commissioning date, capex spend and initial utilization levels.
  • Whether EBITDA margin remains near or above 14% after launch and expansion costs.
  • Paneer, cheese, yogurt and ice-cream growth versus core milk-led categories.