P&G Hygiene profit slips 6.7% in Q2 amid cost pressures

P&G Hygiene and Health Care's net profit fell 6.68% year-on-year to ₹195.84 crore in the second quarter, weighed down by mounting input costs across its operations. The consumer goods manufacturer's revenue declined 0.4% during the same period, reflecting subdued demand amid the challenging cost environment.

The company cited elevated prices for raw materials, energy and commodities as key headwinds affecting profitability. These cost pressures have intensified margin compression at a time when consumer spending remains cautious in key markets.

The results underscore broader challenges facing the fast-moving consumer goods sector in India, where manufacturers have struggled to balance pricing actions with consumer sensitivity. Many companies have absorbed portions of rising input costs rather than fully passing them through to retail prices.

P&G Hygiene, which operates in categories including feminine hygiene, baby care and other personal care segments, competes in markets where volume growth remains critical. The company's performance in the quarter reflects the ongoing tug-of-war between cost management and market share retention amid volatile commodity prices.