Emami Q1 net profit falls 16.4% as higher input costs squeeze margins

•Emami's Q1 net profit fell 16.4% to ₹137.35 crore due to higher input costs.

•Elevated crude oil prices and inflation in packaging materials squeezed margins, contracting gross margins by 360 basis points.

•Consolidated revenue from operations rose 14.95% to ₹1,039.21 crore, driven by domestic business growth of 20%.

•Emami's Vice Chairman Harsha V Agarwal said the company remains well-positioned to strengthen profitability despite challenges.