New Delhi, Aug. 5 -- Marico kicked off FY26 on a strong footing, delivering best-in-class performance among staple peers in the June quarter (Q1FY26), with a 9% volume growth. This growth was primarily driven by its new franchises (Foods and Premium Personal Care portfolio), alongside a recovery in volumes for Saffola edible oils and VAHO.

The company has been aggressively focusing on expanding its Foods and Premium Personal Care portfolios, including digital-first businesses. As a result, the Foods segment posted 20% YoY value growth, while it maintained continued growth in its digital-first portfolio, comprising Beardo, Just Herbs, and the personal care portfolio of Plix.

Marico's sustained investments in scaling up its Foods and Prem...