Godfrey Phillips India Ltd (GPIL) is one of the leading tobacco product companies in India. It was incorporated in 1933 and is headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Godfrey Philips India Limited (GPIL) promoted in December 1936 by Godfrey Philips London has business presence in manufacturing of cigarettes chewing products & tobacco products trading of cigarettes tobacco products tea & other retail products. Godfrey Philips India (GPIL) is now a part of KK Modi Group of companies.
The company operates as a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) enterprise with significant presence in the Indian tobacco industry. It has a market share of ~14% in the domestic cigarette business. The market cap of Godfrey Phillips India Ltd (GODFRYPHLP) is ₹46087.41 Cr as of 2nd July 2025.
GPIL operates in four lines of business - Cigarettes, Cigars & Cigarillos, Chewing Tobacco, and Gutkha. The company maintains a diverse portfolio of tobacco products across multiple categories.
GPIL has a wide range of products in the cigarettes category, including Classic, Gold Flake, Navy Cut, Insignia, Red & White, etc. Their tobacco product portfolio includes brands like Four Square, Red and White, Cavender's, Tipper, and the North Pole. Apart from these brands, Godfrey Phillips India is also the licensed manufacturer and distributor of Marlboro cigarettes in the country.
Some of their popular cigar and cigarillo brands are Denobili, Zippo, and Don Diego. Their chewing tobacco brands include Rajnigandha, Tulsi, and Pass Pass. The company also produces several gutkha brands such as Rajshree, RMD, and Tulsi.
Besides tobacco products, Godfrey Phillips India has also ventured into chewing products, mouth fresheners, confectionary, and retail segments. In addition, the company is involved in manufacturing products like Pan Vilas pan masala, Pan Vilas- Silver Dews, and Funda Goli candies. Its retail outlets 24Seven is round the clock convenience store format, with more than 145 stores/kiosks spread across Delhi NCR, Punjab and Telangana.
The company has demonstrated strong financial performance in recent quarters, showing significant growth across key metrics.
Sales rose 84.52% to Rs 1565.82 crore in the quarter ended March 2025 as against Rs 848.59 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2024. Net profit of Godfrey Phillips India rose 30.41% to Rs 279.29 crore in the quarter ended March 2025 as against Rs 214.16 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2024.
For the full year, net profit rose 21.40% to Rs 1072.03 crore in the year ended March 2025 as against Rs 883.04 crore during the previous year ended March 2024. Sales rose 40.55% to Rs 5578.46 crore in the year ended March 2025 as against Rs 3969.02 crore during the previous year ended March 2024.
- **Revenue (Q4 FY25):** ₹1,565.82 crore
- **Net Profit (Q4 FY25):** ₹279.61 crore
- **Annual Revenue (FY25):** ₹5,578.46 crore
- **Annual Net Profit (FY25):** ₹1,072.03 crore
Godfrey Phillips India announced that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on 15 May 2025, inter alia, have recommended the final dividend of Rs 60 per equity Share (i.e. 3000%) , subject to the approval of the shareholders.
As of Jun 23, 2025 02:09 PM, the market cap of Godfrey Phillips India Ltd stood at Rs. 41,696.59 Cr. Over the past 6 months, the Godfrey Phillips India share price has increased by 50.64% and in the last one year, it has increased by 87.56%.
The stock has shown remarkable performance with Godfrey Phillips India Ltd experiences significant stock growth, with a 118% increase since January 2025, strong sales in FY25, and a management change with Jaishree Tolani's appointment as General Counsel.
The chairman of the company is Bina Modi, and the managing director is Bina Modi. Promoter holding in Godfrey Phillips India Ltd has gone up to 72.58 per cent as of Mar 2025 from 72.58 per cent as of Jun 2024.
Recent corporate developments include Appointment of Ms. Jaishree Tolani as General Counsel replacing Mr. Rajesh Nair from July 2025. Announcement under Regulation 30 (LODR)-Change in Management and Director Atul Kumar Gupta ceases role on 19 June 2025 after term completion approved by shareholders.
Company has reduced debt. Company is almost debt free. The company maintains a strong financial position with minimal debt burden, providing operational flexibility and financial stability.
Shares of Godfrey Phillips India Ltd experienced a nearly 2% decline during trading on July 2, 2025, due to a proposal to replace compensation cess with health and green cess. Despite short-term volatility, the company continues to demonstrate strong fundamentals and growth prospects in the FMCG sector.
The company remains well-positioned in the Indian tobacco market as a flagship entity of the KK Modi Group, with diversified operations spanning traditional tobacco products, modern retail formats, and various consumer goods categories.
