3M India Limited reported strong results for the July–September quarter (Q2 FY26), driven by double-digit growth across all business segments and improved operational efficiency. The company posted a sharp rise in profitability and continued momentum in its healthcare and consumer divisions.
Key Financial Highlights
- Net Profit: ₹191 crore, up 43% year-on-year from ₹134 crore.
- Revenue: ₹1,266.5 crore, up 14% YoY from ₹1,111 crore.
- EBITDA: ₹255.5 crore, up nearly 40% YoY from ₹182 crore.
- Operating Margin: 20.2%, compared to 16.5% in Q2 FY25.
The improvement in margins was attributed to strong cost control measures, operational efficiencies, and improved pricing strategies across divisions.
Segment-Wise Performance
All four of 3M India’s business segments delivered double-digit growth during the quarter:
- Healthcare: +14.9% YoY
- Consumer: +14.6% YoY
- Transportation & Electronics: +12.9% YoY
- Safety & Industrial: +12.3% YoY
The Healthcare and Consumer segments were the primary growth drivers, benefiting from sustained demand across both institutional and retail channels.
Operational Efficiency and Strategy
3M India’s continued focus on cost optimisation, supply chain efficiency, and productivity enhancement supported its improved profitability. The company also implemented strategic pricing actions and operational improvements to offset input cost pressures and maintain steady growth momentum.
Summary:
3M India reported a strong Q2 FY26 performance, with net profit rising 43% year-on-year to ₹191 crore and revenue increasing 14% to ₹1,266.5 crore. Margin expansion and broad-based growth across healthcare, consumer, industrial, and electronics segments reflect improved cost efficiency and solid demand trends across key business areas.
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