Zydus Wellness Limited has announced its consolidated financial results for the third quarter of FY26, reporting a 113.7% year-on-year increase in net sales to Rs. 9,633 million. EBITDA for the quarter stood at Rs. 610 million, marking a 312.2% rise over the same period last year, including the post-acquisition contribution from the newly acquired business.
During the quarter, Sugar Free further strengthened its dominance in the sugar substitute segment, achieving a market share of 96.3%, supported by an 80 basis point year-on-year improvement. The Sugar Free D’lite Cookies range has been expanded into additional markets, while the broader D’lite portfolio continued to deliver strong growth. Sugar Free Green recorded double-digit growth for the 19th consecutive quarter, reflecting sustained demand for the brand’s healthier offerings.
Everyuth continued to hold a leadership position in key skincare categories, with a 48.5% share in scrubs and 76% in peel-off masks. The brand also ranked fifth in the facial cleansing segment, with a 7.9% market share. In the prickly heat powder segment, Nycil retained its number one position with a 33.1% market share. Everyuth also recorded double-digit growth in its niche sub-segments on a year-to-date basis in FY26.
The company also initiated marketing and distribution in organised trade for Cuticolor, India’s leading doctor-prescribed hair colouring brand, further strengthening its personal care portfolio. Nutralite delivered double-digit growth during the period, backed by a strong six-year CAGR and steady performance across products, while continuing to lead in the fat spreads category. Nutralite Professional expanded its product line with the launch of Cheesy Delight and Slim Mayonnaise variants, supporting growth across food-service channels.
Glucon-D retained its leadership position with a 59% MAT market share, while Complan maintained its fourth position in the category with a market share of 4.1%.RiteBite – Max Protein continued to outperform, maintaining leadership in protein snacking while improving profitability significantly. EBITDA for the business improved from breakeven at the time of acquisition a year ago to near double-digit margins. The newly introduced Wafer Bar also supported category growth and contributed to market expansion for RiteBite – Max Protein.
Comfort Click strengthened its wellness portfolio during the quarter with the launch of four adult gummy variants, a probiotic gummy for children, and pure Himalayan shilajit resin, expanding its presence in fast-growing wellness categories. The company’s brand WeightWorld also broadened its presence in Europe by entering Poland, Finland and Portugal, further strengthening Comfort Click’s international footprint.
Zydus Wellness Limited is a prominent Indian consumer wellness company focused on developing, producing and marketing health, nutrition and personal care products for domestic and international markets. Headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, it is a publicly traded FMCG firm and a majority-owned subsidiary of Zydus Lifesciences.
The company’s portfolio includes well-known brands such as Complan, Glucon-D, Sugar Free, Everyuth, Nycil and Nutralite, spanning categories from sugar substitutes and nutritional drinks to skincare and wellness products. With multiple manufacturing facilities across India and a distribution reach that extends to over 25 countries, Zydus Wellness combines strong brand equity with a focus on innovation, supply chain efficiency and lifestyle-oriented offerings. In recent years, it has broadened its product base through strategic acquisitions such as Naturell India and expanded into global markets and new segments like protein nutrition and supplements.
