Announced Mon, 20 Apr · 11:32 IST
Orkla India MD outlines growth plans, open to acquisitions in media interview
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AI summary
Orkla India (MTR, Eastern spices) is planning its next growth phase using a debt-free balance sheet. MD & CEO Sanjay Sharma told Livemint the company can deploy ₹100-400 crore annually for acquisitions and inorganic growth. Focus areas include convenience foods — ready-to-eat breakfast, meals, and desserts — plus animal feed and dairy-adjacent businesses. India business reportedly crossed ₹4,000 crore in March FY26. No UPSI was shared.
Likely market impact
Signals growth ambition and acquisition appetite; broadly positive sentiment, but no specific financial guidance was shared with the exchange.