Rallis India Q3 profit slumps 81% on exceptional item, revenue grows 19%
Gyanendra Shukla, Managing Director & CEO, Rallis India
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Rallis India Ltd’s profit after tax for the December quarter was impacted by an exceptional item that included an additional gratuity provision on account of wage code implementation. Rallis reported a PAT of ₹2 crore during Q3FY26, down 81 per cent over the corresponding last quarter’s ₹11 crore.
Revenue growth
Revenues for the December quarter were up 19 per cent at ₹623 crore over the corresponding last quarter’s ₹522 crore. EBITDA for the quarter was up 29 per cent at ₹58 crore over the same period last year’s ₹44 crore.
“Q3 saw volume-led growth across businesses, supported by focused execution, strong customer engagement, and disciplined cost management. While demand remained moderate with seasonal fluctuations, we continued to strengthen our product portfolio, digital engagement, and innovation pipeline. Our focus remains on improving quality of sales, driving volume expansion, and preparing strongly for the upcoming seasons through product launches and market activation initiatives,” said Gyanendra Shukla, Managing Director & CEO, Rallis India Ltd, in a statement.
Nine-month performance
For the nine months ended December, 2025, Rallis reported revenue of ₹2,441 crore, representing a 9% growth over the previous year. EBITDA increased by 18% to ₹362 crore, supported by improved gross contribution and operating efficiencies. PBT (after exceptional items) stood at ₹267 crore, compared to ₹227 crore in the same period last year, while PAT increased by 26% to ₹199 crore, reflecting sustained profitability improvement.
Segment traction
In Q3 FY26, business performance was driven by strong volume traction across segments. Crop Care business registered healthy growth supported by improved field activity, customer engagement, and traction in key products. The Seeds business delivered strong growth during the quarter, aided by better volume performance and seasonal demand. The B2B business also recorded robust volume growth, driven by persistent customer engagement and traction in key accounts. For the nine-month period, the Crop Care business recorded steady growth, supported by volume expansion and product mix improvement. The B2B business continued to grow on the back of volume-led expansion and selective price improvements.
Innovation push
During the quarter, the company successfully launched a new herbicide, Fateh Nxt and continued to strengthen its innovation pipeline. A three-way herbicide combination for wheat received an Indian patent, and the Mesotrione process patent was granted in the US, reinforcing Rallis’ focus on innovation and intellectual property, the company said.
Published on January 20, 2026
