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Indian (NIFTY) Food Industry Analysis
UpdatedApr 03, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies270
- 7D-1.2%
- 3M-8.2%
- 1Y-0.2%
- YTD-8.5%
Over the last 7 days, the Food industry has dropped 1.2%, driven by Britannia Industries declining 3.6%. In contrast, Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar has gained 5.8%. As for the longer term, the industry's performance has been flat for the past year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 16% per annum.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the Indian Food Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 03 Apr 2026 | ₹9.2t | ₹4.4t | ₹230.8b | 17.5x | 40x | 2.1x |
| Sun, 01 Mar 2026 | ₹9.8t | ₹4.4t | ₹230.1b | 19.1x | 42.6x | 2.2x |
| Tue, 27 Jan 2026 | ₹9.5t | ₹4.3t | ₹218.1b | 17.3x | 43.7x | 2.2x |
| Thu, 25 Dec 2025 | ₹9.9t | ₹4.3t | ₹217.7b | 18.8x | 45.3x | 2.3x |
| Sat, 22 Nov 2025 | ₹10.0t | ₹4.2t | ₹216.9b | 19.7x | 46.1x | 2.4x |
| Mon, 20 Oct 2025 | ₹10.0t | ₹4.1t | ₹208.6b | 20.5x | 47.8x | 2.5x |
| Wed, 17 Sep 2025 | ₹9.9t | ₹4.0t | ₹209.2b | 22.3x | 47.1x | 2.4x |
| Fri, 15 Aug 2025 | ₹9.1t | ₹4.0t | ₹209.2b | 21.1x | 43.7x | 2.3x |
| Sun, 13 Jul 2025 | ₹9.6t | ₹3.9t | ₹210.4b | 22.1x | 45.8x | 2.5x |
| Tue, 10 Jun 2025 | ₹9.7t | ₹3.9t | ₹210.9b | 22x | 46.2x | 2.5x |
| Thu, 08 May 2025 | ₹9.4t | ₹3.8t | ₹205.3b | 19.9x | 45.7x | 2.4x |
| Sat, 05 Apr 2025 | ₹9.0t | ₹3.8t | ₹203.3b | 19.1x | 44.4x | 2.4x |
| Mon, 03 Mar 2025 | ₹8.4t | ₹3.8t | ₹203.2b | 18.5x | 41.5x | 2.2x |
| Wed, 29 Jan 2025 | ₹8.8t | ₹3.7t | ₹208.8b | 21.6x | 42.1x | 2.4x |
| Fri, 27 Dec 2024 | ₹9.0t | ₹3.6t | ₹209.6b | 24.3x | 42.8x | 2.5x |
| Sun, 24 Nov 2024 | ₹9.0t | ₹3.6t | ₹209.5b | 24x | 43x | 2.5x |
| Tue, 22 Oct 2024 | ₹9.8t | ₹3.6t | ₹202.2b | 28.2x | 48.3x | 2.7x |
| Thu, 19 Sep 2024 | ₹10.5t | ₹3.6t | ₹202.0b | 28.9x | 51.7x | 2.9x |
| Sat, 17 Aug 2024 | ₹10.0t | ₹3.6t | ₹199.5b | 29.6x | 50.1x | 2.8x |
| Mon, 15 Jul 2024 | ₹9.8t | ₹3.5t | ₹188.1b | 28.6x | 51.9x | 2.8x |
| Wed, 12 Jun 2024 | ₹9.3t | ₹3.5t | ₹187.9b | 26.7x | 49.5x | 2.7x |
| Fri, 10 May 2024 | ₹8.8t | ₹3.5t | ₹157.5b | 27.5x | 55.9x | 2.5x |
| Sun, 07 Apr 2024 | ₹8.7t | ₹3.4t | ₹154.9b | 27.2x | 56.3x | 2.5x |
| Tue, 05 Mar 2024 | ₹9.0t | ₹3.4t | ₹152.9b | 27.7x | 58.8x | 2.6x |
| Thu, 01 Feb 2024 | ₹9.1t | ₹3.5t | ₹147.7b | 30.1x | 61.3x | 2.6x |
| Sat, 30 Dec 2023 | ₹9.1t | ₹3.5t | ₹146.4b | 29.6x | 62.3x | 2.6x |
| Mon, 27 Nov 2023 | ₹8.3t | ₹3.5t | ₹146.4b | 28.5x | 56.9x | 2.4x |
| Wed, 25 Oct 2023 | ₹8.2t | ₹3.4t | ₹149.5b | 26.5x | 54.5x | 2.4x |
| Fri, 22 Sep 2023 | ₹8.1t | ₹3.4t | ₹149.9b | 27x | 54.1x | 2.4x |
| Sun, 20 Aug 2023 | ₹7.9t | ₹3.4t | ₹149.8b | 24.6x | 52.8x | 2.3x |
| Tue, 18 Jul 2023 | ₹8.1t | ₹3.4t | ₹148.2b | 24.9x | 54.3x | 2.3x |
| Thu, 15 Jun 2023 | ₹7.8t | ₹3.4t | ₹155.6b | 24.3x | 50.4x | 2.3x |
| Sat, 13 May 2023 | ₹7.4t | ₹3.3t | ₹168.8b | 22.4x | 44x | 2.2x |
| Mon, 10 Apr 2023 | ₹7.0t | ₹3.3t | ₹158.9b | 21.1x | 43.8x | 2.1x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
43.8x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are pessimistic on the Indian Food industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
- The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 40.0x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 49.1x.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 2.5x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.1x.
Past Earnings Growth
- The earnings for companies in the Food industry have grown 13% per year over the last three years.
- Revenues for these companies have grown 10% per year.
- This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.
Industry Trends
Which industries have driven the changes within the Indian Consumer Staples industry?
| IN Market | -2.08% | |
| Consumer Staples | -0.92% | |
| Food | -1.15% | |
| Agricultural Products | 2.98% | |
| Packaged Foods and Meats | -1.30% | |
Industry PE
- Investors are most optimistic about the Packaged Foods and Meats industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 51.0x.
- Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 16.4%, which is lower than the prior year's growth of 19.1% per year.
- Investors are most pessimistic about the Agricultural Products industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average of 25.8x.
Forecasted Growth
- Analysts are most optimistic on the Agricultural Products industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 20% over the next 5 years.
- This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 17% per year.
- In contrast, the Packaged Foods and Meats industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 16% per year over the next few years.
Top Stock Gainers and Losers
Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAJAJHIND Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar | ₹17.08 | 5.8% +₹19.9b | -12.9% | PS0.7x | |
| 531642 Marico | ₹761.55 | 1.0% +₹9.6b | 15.3% | PE57.7x | |
| RENUKA Shree Renuka Sugars | ₹28.12 | 12.0% +₹6.4b | -3.2% | PS0.6x | |
| GAEL Gujarat Ambuja Exports | ₹140.35 | 6.5% +₹4.0b | 26.8% | PE32x | |
| 500097 Dalmia Bharat Sugar and Industries | ₹369.85 | 12.3% +₹3.3b | -5.0% | PE8.5x |
