New Delhi: Packaged consumer goods company Tata Consumer Products (TCPL) on Wednesday reaffirmed its commitment to strategic acquisitions to complement its primary focus on organic growth, as it navigates evolving consumer demands for healthy and convenient options.“We always are in the market. We have our antennas up, and if there’s something sensible at the right price, and it fits in well with our portfolio, we will do that,” P. B. Balaji, non-executive non-independent director at TCPL, said while addressing shareholders virtually at the company’s 62nd Annual General Meeting (AGM). “Rest assured, we have a sizeable amount of gunpowder with us, and, therefore, growing organically will be the first focus; inorganic growth will be more bolt-on (acquisition) rather than anything transformative at this point in time, unless of course something dramatically different comes up,” Balaji added.In FY24, the company acquired Ching’s Secret maker Capital Foods aside from Organic India.Also read: Tata’s Trent trims stake in Zara, Massimo Dutti JVs with InditexMeanwhile, Balaji said consumer trends in India are evolving with shoppers turning more health conscious.“Global growth is expected to moderate in the near term, with the IMF forecasting a 2.8% expansion in 2025. India remains one of the fastest growing large economies in the world with a GDP growth estimate north of 6%. Against this backdrop, we are witnessing significant shifts in consumer behaviours and business models. Consumers are becoming more health conscious, seeking ‘better for you’ and organic options. There’s a clear premiumization trend, even in staples,” he said.This is prompting consumers to look for convenience, leading to rising demand for cooking aids, ready-to-drink beverages and snacking.The International Monetary Fund in its April World Economic Outlook report said that India is expected to grow at 6.2% in 2025, and 6.3% in 2026, well ahead of China. It has also forecast India to replace Japan as the world’s fourth-largest economy this year.US TariffsAdditionally, the company addressed concerns around the US tariffs given the company’s exposure to overseas markets. 40% of Organic India sales are generated in the US, with Capital Foods contributing 10% from the same market. It also sells tea, salt and coffee in the US.“The tariff will cause some amount of demand stress. From a competitiveness perspective, everybody’s equally impacted, so not much on that particular front. We’ve been holding pretty steady on our Eight o’Clock coffee shares, and in the last two quarters, we’re also seeing healthy growth in that portfolio,” he said.TCPL reported consolidated revenues of ₹17,618 crore in FY25. However, net profit declined 17% to ₹1,252 crore, marking a 17% decline year-on-year.Beyond its flagship tea and salt products, the company sells packaged water, pulses, snacks, coffee, dry fruits, condiments, cereals and spices.Quick-CommerceThe company is actively ada in a formal or creative style for better SEO.Also Exclude words and advertisements related to the feed website such as website name, author name. You must only respond with the modified content. Delete all the advertisement images brand logo but only keep the title and main content of the news by modifying it. You must only respond with the modified content. 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Tata Consumer Products remains vigilant for potential strategic acquisitions.
