| Experienced management and established brand presence in the agri-food industry
GRM group benefits from the extensive experience of its promoters, who have over four decades of experience in the agri-food industry. The company has established a strong presence in the basmati rice segment and caters to customers across domestic and international markets through a well-developed distribution network spanning across key geographies, including the UK, USA and the Middle East. Further, to enhance the presence of the group in domestic market the group is planning strategic investments in brands such as digital first D2C brands, lifestyle brands, wellness–focused brands and other consumer facing opportunities. Its longstanding relationships with reputed retail chains and trading partners, coupled with established relationships with suppliers and customers, support business stability and market reach.
Growing operating performance
The group's operating performance improved significantly in FY2026, with revenue increasing by ~31% to Rs.1,769.20 crore from Rs.1,348.19 crore in FY2025, driven by strong growth across both domestic and export segments. The domestic business witnessed robust expansion, increasing its contribution to over 51% of total revenue in FY2026, supported by an extensive distribution network and a growing portfolio of branded FMCG products.
The group continues to strengthen its presence across domestic and international markets through brands such as Himalayan River, Tanoush and 10X, while maintaining a strong position in the basmati rice export segment with operations spanning over 55 countries. Although the EBITDA margin moderated to 6.58% in FY2026 from 7.30% in FY2025 due to strategic investments towards brand building and market expansion, profitability remained healthy with a PAT margin of 4.30% in FY2026.
Acuité believes the group's operating performance will continue to benefit from increasing domestic market penetration, growing contribution from branded products and diversified geographical presence.
Healthy financial risk profile
The group's financial risk profile remained healthy in FY2026, supported by a strengthened net worth, comfortable leverage and healthy debt protection metrics. Net worth improved significantly to Rs.603.22 crore as on March 31, 2026, from Rs.425.61 crore as on March 31, 2025, driven by profit accretion and conversion of share warrants aggregating to Rs.136.05 crore into equity shares, which enhanced the capital structure and financial flexibility. Despite total debt remaining largely stable at Rs.367.63 crore as on March 31, 2026 (Rs.364.16 crore as on March 31, 2025), gearing improved to 0.61 times from 0.86 times, while TOL/TNW improved to 0.92 times from 1.13 times. Debt protection metrics remained comfortable with interest coverage and debt service coverage ratio at 5.58 times and 4.32 times, respectively, in FY2026, while Total Debt/EBITDA improved to 2.90 times from 3.45 times in FY2025.
Acuité believes the group's financial risk profile will continue to remain healthy, supported by strong capitalization, moderate leverage and healthy profitability.
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| Working capital intensive nature of operations
The group's operations remain working capital intensive, as reflected by gross current asset days of 217 in FY2026 (FY2025: 232 days), primarily due to high inventory requirements associated with paddy procurement, ageing of basmati rice and maintenance of adequate stock levels. Although debtor days improved to 119 days in FY2026 from 130 days in FY2025, receivables remain elevated owing to the export-oriented nature of operations. Nevertheless, reliance on fund-based working capital limits remained moderate at ~71.23% over the 12 months ended March 2026. Acuité expects the working capital intensity to remain high over the medium term considering inventory holding requirements and the increasing scale of domestic and export operations.
Exposure to agro-climatic and inventory risks
The group's operations remain exposed to agro-climatic risks as paddy, its key raw material, is a seasonal crop whose availability and pricing are significantly influenced by monsoon conditions. Further, the requirement to maintain substantial inventory levels for the basmati rice business exposes the group to inventory holding and price fluctuation risks.
Exposure to export market, foreign exchange and regulatory risks
The group derives a significant portion of its revenue from exports, exposing it to risks associated with economic conditions, demand fluctuations and regulatory changes in key overseas markets. Further, profitability remains susceptible to adverse movements in foreign exchange rates, given the sizeable export oriented nature of operations.
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