Marico Board Re-appoints Saugata Gupta as MD & CEO

07 May 2025 CW Team

Marico Limited, one of India's leading FMCG companies, announced that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on May 2, 2025, approved the re-appointment of Saugata Gupta as the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer for a further period of two years, from April 1, 2026 till March 31, 2028. This is as per the information filed with the stock exchanges on May 2, 2025.

Saugata Gupta joined Marico in 2004 as the Head of Marketing and was elevated to CEO of India Business in 2007. Since 2014, Saugata has been the Managing Director and Chief Executive Office of the Company.

Marico’s Q4FY25 results highlights

India volume and revenue growth were at 14 quarter high.
Consolidated revenues crosses the Rs 100 billion milestone in FY25
Foods and premium personal care touches Rs 20 billion ARR
International business sustains robust double-digit growth momentum • FY25 Reported Net Profit up 10%

In Q4FY25, revenue from operations was at Rs 27.3 billion, up 20% YoY, with underlying volume growth of 7% in the India business and constant currency growth of 16% in the international business.

In FY25, revenue from operations was at Rs 108.31 billion, up 12% YoY, with underlying volume growth of 5% in the India business and constant currency growth of 14% in the international business.

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