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UPL Limited — Earnings Release 2026
Nov 6, 2025
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UPL Limited , Uniphos House, C.D. Marg, 11[th] Road, Madhu Park, Khar (West), Mumbai – 400052, India
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w: www.upl-ltd.com e: [email protected] t: +91 22 6856 8000
November 6, 2025
BSE Limited Mumbai
SCRIP CODE – 512070
National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. Mumbai
SYMBOL: UPL
Sub.: Press Release - Unaudited Financial Results for Q2 and H1 FY 2026
Dear Sir/Madam,
Pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, please find enclosed Press Release dated November 6, 2025, in connection with the unaudited consolidated and standalone financial results of the Company for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2025.
We request you to take the above information on record.
Yours faithfully, For UPL Limited
Sandeep Digitally signed by Sandeep Mohan Mohan Deshmukh Date: 2025.11.06 Deshmukh 13:50:24 +05'30'
Sandeep Deshmukh Company Secretary and Compliance Officer (ACS-10946)
Encl.: As above
Cc.: 1. London Stock Exchange
- Singapore Stock Exchange
Registered Office: 3-11, GIDC, Vapi, Valsad - 396 195, Gujarat, India. P +91 260 2432716 CIN: L24219GJ1985PLC025132
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PATMI Improvement of ~₹1,000 cr in Q2, Driven by Broad-based Growth in EBITDA and Financial Discipline; Overall Strong H1 with Planned De-gearing; FY26 EBITDA Guidance Upgraded to 12–16% Growth vs. LY
Exhibit 1: UPL Limited: Financial Highlights
|Q2FY26|Revenue
₹12,019 cr
▲8% YoY
Contribution
₹5,041 cr ▲21% YoY
Margin: 41.9%|▲420 bps
EBITDA
₹2,205 cr ▲40% YoY
Margin:18.3%|▲410 bps|
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|H1FY26|Revenue
₹21,235 cr
▲5% YoY
Contribution
₹9,042 cr ▲16% YoY
Margin: 42.6%|▲410 bps
EBITDA
₹3,508 cr ▲29% YoY
Margin:16.5%|▲300 bps|
||Net Debt
₹23,802 cr($2,681 Mn)
▼₹3,729 cr
(▼$605 Mn)
vs. Sep’24
Net Debt/ EBITDA
2.7x▼vs. 5.4x Sep’24
Net Debt/ Equity
0.6x▼ vs. 0.9x Sep’24
Net Working Capital
118 Days
▼5 Days vs. Sep’24|
Q2 Highlights
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Revenue growth driven by higher volume and supported by favorable Fx
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Platforms: strong performance in UPL Corp (+12%) and Advanta (+26%), driven by volumes; SUPERFORM steady vs. LY, while UPL SAS declined by 10% due to unfavorable weather
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Regions: led by North America (+63%), and supported by Latin America (+13%)
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Contribution margin (+420 bps vs. LY) led by improved mix, higher capacity utilization and lower input cost, driving EBITDA margin (+410 bps); EBITDA growth and accretion across all platforms
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Proft after Tax and Minority Interest (PATMI) at ₹553 cr, up by ~₹1,000 cr vs. LY; Operational PATMI improved by ~₹845 cr, up from (₹434 cr) in LY to ₹411 cr
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Net working capital: 118 days (vs. 123 days LY) at ₹15,463 cr (Sep‘25)
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Net debt at ₹23,802 cr ($2,681 Mn) in Sep‘25, reduced by ₹3,729 cr ($605 Mn) vs. LY (adjusted for perpetual bonds, lower by ~₹7,100 cr / ~$1.0 Bn); significant de-gearing vs. LY
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Successful integration of post-harvest business (DECCO) with Advanta
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$200 Mn (₹1,685 cr) balance from final call on Rights Issue received in Sep’25
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Rating upgraded from “negative” to “stable” by all three global agencies (S&P, Fitch, Moody’s)
H1 Highlights
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Revenue up 5% vs. LY, driven by stronger Q2 vs. the previous quarter
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Strong North America performance (+25% vs. LY), supported by India (+14% vs. LY)
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• Contribution growth led by broad-based performance across all platforms; better mix, higher capacity utilization and lower input cost drove EBITDA margin improvement
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PATMI up by ~₹1,300 cr vs. LY; Operational PATMI improved by ~₹1,100 cr, vs. LY
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Management Remarks on Q2 Performance
Jai Shrof, Chairman & Group CEO, UPL Limited said, "We are pleased to report a strong first half, with a superior Q2 building on the momentum from previous quarter. Our deep relationships in key markets and diversified customer base continue to drive sustainable growth.
UPL’s backward-integrated manufacturing and innovation-led R&D pipeline are strengthening quality and resilience across the business. We remain focused on unlocking value through our strategically built platforms and are actively evaluating opportunities, including restructuring, strategic fund-raising, and potential liquidity events.
With disciplined execution and robust new product pipeline, we are optimistic for FY26 and confident in our outlook.”
Bikash Prasad , Group CFO, UPL Limited, added, "Q2 has been a standout quarter, underscoring our operational excellence and financial discipline across platforms. We delivered broad-based EBITDA growth, reduced net debt, lowered finance costs through effective capital management, and improved our gearing, resulting in a strong PATMI, positively reflecting on our commitment to long-term value creation. Our Q2 results are a testimony to our relentless efforts on improving the quality of earnings, and efficient risk management.
With a strong H1 behind us and a favourable outlook for H2, we are pleased to upgrade our FY26 EBITDA guidance to 12–16% growth over last year, reaffirming our focus on sustained growth for our shareholders.”
UPL Corporation Ltd.
Exhibit 2: Financial Highlights
|Q2FY26|Revenue
₹8,625 cr
▲12% YoY|Contribution
₹3,024 cr ▲27% YoY
Margin: 35.1%|▲410 bps|EBITDA
₹1,260 cr ▲69% YoY
Margin: 14.6%|▲490 bps|
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|H1FY26|Revenue
₹14,582 cr
▲6% YoY|Contribution
₹5,096 cr ▲21% YoY
Margin: 34.9%|▲440 bps|EBITDA
₹1,646 cr ▲56% YoY
Margin: 11.3%|▲360 bps|
Key Highlights
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Revenue growth of 12%, primarily driven by higher volume (+10%)
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Strong volume led growth in Americas; North America driven by herbicides, Latin America through Brazil (mancozeb) and Argentina (herbicides)
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H1 led by North America, and strong Q2 in most regions
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Contribution margin led by lower input cost and higher capacity utilization, driving overall EBITDA performance ; improvement in EBITDA % in Q2 over Q1
Mike Frank , Chief Executive Officer, UPL Corp commented, “We delivered a strong quarter, giving us positive momentum as we enter the larger second half of our year. Our performance was driven by both North America and Latin American regions. Product wise, we saw good growth in our herbicide and fungicide portfolios.
I am also pleased to share that our contribution and EBITDA margins expanded significantly through our continued focus on improving efficiencies, cost optimisation and innovation. With positive outlook for rest of the year, we remain confident and committed to delivering long-term value for all our stakeholders.”
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UPL SAS
Exhibit 3: Financial Highlights
|Q2FY26|Revenue
₹911 cr
▼10% YoY|Contribution
₹319 cr ▲5% YoY
Margin: 35.0%|▲500 bps|EBITDA
₹207 cr ▲2% YoY
Margin: 22.7%|▲270 bps|
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|H1FY26|Revenue
₹2,048 cr
▲2% YoY|Contribution
₹691 cr ▲18% YoY
Margin: 33.7%|▲460 bps|EBITDA
₹461 cr ▲24% YoY
Margin: 22.5%|▲410 bps|
Key Highlights
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Revenue declined by 10% in Q2 due to unfavorable weather conditions
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H1 remains positive, despite Q2 offsetting Q1 gains
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Contribution margin in Q2 led by improved mix, driving robust EBITDA margins
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H1 continues to remain strong
Advanta
Exhibit 4: Financial Highlights
|Q2FY26|Revenue
₹1,669 cr
▲26% YoY|Contribution
₹964 cr ▲29% YoY
Margin: 57.7%|▲100 bps|EBITDA
₹429 cr ▲57% YoY
Margin: 25.7%|▲510 bps|
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|H1FY26|Revenue
₹3,065 cr
▲23% YoY|Contribution
₹1,744 cr ▲22% YoY
Margin: 56.9%|▼70 bps|EBITDA
₹717 cr ▲32% YoY
Margin: 23.4%|▲150 bps|
Key Highlights
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Seeds revenue growth led by volume (+14%), and supported by pricing (+10%)
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Growth driven by corn (India, Latin America and Indonesia), and sunflower (Argentina)
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Robust Q2 and H1 growth in the post-harvest Decco business
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Revenue led contribution growth; margin expansion from improved mix
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Strong Q2 led improvement in H1
Bhupen Dubey , Chief Executive Officer, Advanta said, “I am proud to share that Advanta continues to deliver marketleading strong, consistent results quarter after quarter. We are amongst the fastest-growing seeds companies globally and now rank in the top 10 players worldwide by scale. Additionally, our robust margins reflect our unwavering focus on the quality of our business and the strength of our technology.”
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SUPERFORM
Exhibit 5: Financial Highlights
|Q2FY26|Revenue
₹2,799 cr
▲1% YoY|Contribution
₹699 cr ▲18% YoY
Margin: 25.0%|▲370 bps|EBITDA
₹380 cr ▲24% YoY
Margin: 13.6%|▲250 bps|
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|H1FY26|Revenue
₹5,357 cr
▲4% YoY|Contribution
₹1,337 cr ▲15% YoY
Margin: 25.0%|▲230 bps|EBITDA
₹713 cr ▲15% YoY
Margin: 13.3%|▲120 bps|
Key Highlights
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Steady Q2 revenue; super-specialty chemicals up by 18%, led by volume growth
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Non-agchem revenue share ~25% vs. ~20% last year
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Contribution margin improvement driven by mix and favorable input cost, driving EBITDA growth
Exhibit 6: Revenue Performance by Regions
| in ₹ cr | Q2FY25 | Q2FY26 | YoY % | H1FY25 | H1FY26 | YoY % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latin America | 5,043 | 5,693 | 13% | 7,702 | 8,095 | 5% | |
| North America | 558 | 907 | 63% | 1,794 | 2,244 | 25% | |
| Europe | 1,368 | 1,371 | fat | 2,793 | 2,907 | 4% | |
| India | 1,571 | 1,660 | 6% | 3,443 | 3,922 | 14% | |
| Rest of World | 2,550 | 2,388 | (6%) | 4,425 | 4,067 | (8%) | |
| Total | 11,090 | 12,019 | 8% | 20,157 | 21,235 | 5% |
Exhibit 7: Revenue Performance by Platforms
| in ₹ cr | Q2FY25 | Q2FY26 | YoY % | H1FY25 | H1FY26 | YoY % | |
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| UPL Corporation | 7,676 | 8,625 | 12% | 13,816 | 14,582 | 6% | |
| UPL SAS | 1,014 | 911 | (10%) | 2,017 | 2,048 | 2% | |
| Advanta | 1,323 | 1,669 | 26% | 2,489 | 3,065 | 23% | |
| SUPERFORM | 2,777 | 2,799 | 1% | 5,133 | 5,357 | 4% | |
| Elimination/ others | (1,700) | (1,985) | n.m. | (3,298) | (3,817) | n.m. | |
| Total | 11,090 | 12,019 | 8% | 20,157 | 21,235 | 5% |
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FY26 Upgraded Guidance
Earlier 4–8% 10–14%
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Investor Call Details
Q2 and H1FY26 Results Conference Call
The results will be followed by Earnings Concall at 16:00 hrs IST on Thursday, 06[th] November 2025. The dial-in details and registration link are given below:
Online Registration link:
https://services.choruscall.in/DiamondPassRegistration/register?confrmationNumber=3796556&lin kSecurityString=1cdc383aac
The presentation will be made available on the company website at https://www.upl-ltd.com/investors/fnancial-results-and-reports/fnancial-results
Conference Call Details
| Location | Dial in number |
|---|---|
| India | 1 800 120 1221 (Toll free) |
| Singapore | 8001012045 (Toll free) |
| HongKong | 800964448 (Toll free) |
| USA | 18667462133 (Toll free) |
| UK | 08081011573 (Toll free) |
| Universal Dial In | +91 22 6280 1518 +91 22 7115 8879 |
| Replay Numbers (06-11-25 to 13-11-25) |
Dial In Number: India: +91 22 7194 5757 Replay Code:06357# |
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About UPL Limited
UPL Limited (NSE: UPL, BSE: 512070, LSE GDR: UPLL) is a global provider of sustainable agricultural products and solutions that cover the entire agrifood value chain. With annual revenue exceeding $5 bn, UPL is one of the largest agriculture companies worldwide, serving growers in more than 140 countries. UPL comprises of four pure-play platforms that include UPL Corporation Ltd (UPL Corp); UPL Sustainable Agri Solutions Ltd. (UPL SAS); Advanta Enterprises Ltd; and Superform Chemistries Ltd. (formerly known as UPL Speciality Chemicals Ltd.). Together, these platforms are dedicated to Reimagining Sustainability and driving progress in the world. For more information, please visit www.upl-ltd.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This document contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to the financial condition, results of operations and business of UPL Limited (UPL) and certain of the plans and objectives of UPL with respect to these items. Examples of forward-looking statements include statements made about our strategy, estimates of sales growth, future EBITDA, and future developments in our organic business. Forward-looking statements can be identified generally as those containing words such as “anticipates”, “assumes”, “believes”, “estimates”, “expects”, “should”, “will”, “will likely result”, “forecast”, “outlook”, “projects”, “may” or similar expressions. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty because they relate to future events and circumstances and there are many factors that could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, domestic and global economic and business conditions, the successful implementation of our strategy and our ability to realize the benefits of this strategy, our ability to develop and market new products, changes in legislation, legal claims, changes in exchange and interest rates, changes in tax rates, raw materials and employee costs, our ability to identify and complete successful acquisitions and to integrate those acquisitions into our business, our ability to successfully exit certain businesses or restructure our operations, the rate of technological changes, political, economic and other developments in countries where UPL operates, industry consolidation and competition. As a result, UPL’s actual future results may differ materially from the plans, goals and expectations set forth in such forward-looking statements. For a discussion of factors that could cause future results to differ from such forward-looking statements, please refer to the Risk Management Section of our Annual Report.
| Investor Relation Contacts | Media Contacts |
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| Anurag Gupta [email protected] |
Jyoti Vaddi [email protected] Adfactors: Hardik Desai :+91 98196 99125 Kapil Kulkarni :+91 98202 03787 |
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