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FIIs Boost Stake as Stock Surges
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have sharply boosted their stake in Bajaj Consumer Care Limited, adding 6.89 percentage points in the last quarter to reach a total holding of 16.59%. This move signals growing confidence from overseas investors in the company's performance, even as the broader Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector faced a slowdown. The Nifty FMCG Index declined over 11% in the year leading up to April 21, 2026.
Flagship Product and Growth Portfolio Drive Momentum
Bajaj Consumer Care's flagship product, Almond Drops Hair Oil (ADHO), continues to be a major revenue driver, posting over 20% growth in fiscal year 2026 and experiencing double-digit sales volume increases in the January-March quarter. Complementing this success, the company's 'Growth Portfolio', which includes a range of ayurvedic and skincare products, brought in about ₹225 crore to FY26 revenue. Management plans to grow this segment to ₹500 crore within three years, aiming for 30% annual growth.
Strategic Acquisitions and Distribution Network
A key strategic acquisition was Vishal Personal Care Pvt. Ltd. in early 2025, which owns the Banjara's brand. It has already delivered double-digit revenue growth and is slated to become a ₹200 crore business. Furthermore, Project Aarohan, focused on transforming its distribution network across rural and urban India, has entered its third phase. Previous phases have already increased sales volume by 2% to 3%.
Financial Health and Valuation Metrics
Financially, Bajaj Consumer Care reported robust growth in FY26, with sales climbing 20.7% year-over-year to ₹1,165 crore and net profit surging 53% to ₹190 crore. Earnings per share (EPS) increased from ₹9.14 to ₹14.6. The company also shows a Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) of 30.6%, well above the industry median of 20.24%. Despite a 170.8% rally over the past year, the stock trades at a Price-to-Earnings (PE) ratio of 31.6x, which is below the industry median of 43.2x, although its Price-to-Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio of 2.8x indicates a premium valuation.