Why AWL Agri Business shares fell 5% today

November 25, 2025

Indian stock markets are trading with marginal gains today, November 25.

The Nifty 50 index is up about 33 points or 0.12% at 25,992. The Sensex is also showing a marginal gain of 81 points and trading at 84,983 points.

One stock that is falling despite the positive momentum in the markets is AWL Agri Business. The stock is down 5% in trading.

Let’s look at one major reason for the same…

Leave Adani Group as a promoter

Shares of AWL Agri Business are falling mainly due to the recent complete exit of Adani Group as the promoter of the company.

The group sold its entire stake through a block deal, leading to a significant change in shareholder pattern, with Singapore-based Wilmar International becoming the sole promoter.

The Adani Group has sought reclassification from promoters to public shareholders.

All shares are now in the public category.

The current exit follows an earlier sale of 13%, marking the complete disinvestment of Adani Enterprises.

This was the main reason for a sharp decline in the company’s shares.

Weak Q2 figures

Previously, the company also reported Q2 2026 figures, which were moderate in terms of profitability. In the second quarter, the company posted revenues of Rs 176,050 mln, up 22% YoY, with volume growth of 2% YoY, mainly driven by edible oils and essential industry segment.

Net profit stood at Rs 2,450 mln, down 21% year-on-year, mainly due to a strong base quarter.

Over the past four quarters, edible oil prices have seen significant inflation, leading to weakness in consumer demand.

Financial highlights of AWL Agri Business

Source: Equitymaster/companyThe company’s growth is mainly price-driven, while consumption volumes remain under pressure. AWL Agri Business’ edible oil revenues in Q2 stood at Rs 138,280 mln, up 26% year-on-year, with underlying volume growth of 2% year-on-year.

Branded product volumes also saw low single-digit growth, impacted by low single-digit declines in palm oil and mustard oil sales, along with continued solar and soy oil grammages, generally weak demand and downward consumer trading.

What now

AWL Agri Business continues to see good growth in food and FMCG volumes. In fact, this segment has now surpassed edible oils in alternative channels. AWL Agri Business aims to achieve deeper penetration into general trade to achieve double-digit volume growth for the segment.

The company has a solid market share across all segments. According to the company’s internal estimates, the market share in e-commerce (including quick trade) is 50% in soybean oil, 40% in mustard oil, 30% in besan (gram flour), 25% in sunflower oil and in the low teens for wheat flour – reflecting strong consumer preference for the ‘Fortune’ brand.

In the rice sector, AWL Agri Business has delivered a strong turnaround this fiscal, with 30% volume growth in its branded basmati business in both the first and second quarters, along with improved overall profitability in the rice portfolio.

AWL Agri Business has ambitious growth plans aimed at scaling its food business to Rs 100 billion by FY27. The company expects double-digit growth in its food segment and single-digit growth in the edible oils segment.

How AWL Agri Business shares have performed recently

Over the past five trading sessions, shares of AWL Agri Business are down 2%.

Over the past year, the share price has fallen by 14%.

The stock touched its 52-week high of Rs 337 on December 30, 2024 and a 52-week low of Rs 231.55 on February 17, 2025.

About AWL Agribusiness

AWL Agri Business is India’s largest food and FMCG company, offering a diverse portfolio of kitchen essentials including edible oils, wheat flour, rice, pulses and sugar.

Its flagship brand, ‘Fortune’ commands the trust of over 123 million households, reaching one in three Indian families. The company has over 70 manufacturing units including India’s largest integrated food complex at Gohana in Haryana.

Investors should evaluate the company’s fundamentals, corporate governance and stock valuations as key factors when conducting due diligence before making investment decisions.

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