Jefferies said that premiumisation is the most important structural trend, with consumers trading up from country liquor and lower-end IMFL to Prestige & Above (P&A) segments.
Here's why Nandish Shah technical research analyst of HDFC Securities recommends a 'Bull Spread' strategy on Cipla and United Spirits derivatives for the July series.
As per the India-UK FTA, New Delhi will be reducing duty on UK whisky and gin from 150 per cent to 75 per cent and further to 40 per cent in the tenth year of the deal.
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Sale of RCB stake to boost cash flows and support deleveraging, while premiumisation and policy shifts underpin steady growth outlook for United Spirits
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Karnataka's new alcohol policy may benefit United Spirits and United Breweries as tax reforms and pricing flexibility could drive premiumisation, analysts said
Among key trends, spirits companies such as Radico Khaitan Ltd. and United Spirits Ltd. continued to outperform beer major United Breweries Ltd. on volumes, JM Financial said
United Spirits remains confident of sustaining a 6-8% price mix over the medium term, aided by portfolio premiumisation and Maharashtra's liquor policy, even as volumes face pressure at the lower end
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USL, a subsidiary of Diageo, saw revenue rise 7.6 per cent to ₹3,694 crore in Q3 FY26, while its PBIDT (profit before interest, depreciation and tax) was up 1.6 per cent to ₹650 crore
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In a note starting coverage on USL with a 'Buy' rating & target of ₹1,650, Nomura said the sector is seeing a paradigm change as consumers move away from 'drinking more' to 'drinking better'.
