The underperformance for the owner of Parachute and Saffola brands could continue as the June quarter operational performance for the India market was below expectations
Shares of Hindustan Unilever are exhibiting a major breakout, whereas Dabur India and Marico are not exhibiting much of a promise on the charts.
The company's Parachute coconut oil also recorded a marginal volume decline in the quarter
Marico reported a volume decline "in mid-single digits" in its India business, as the sector continued to witness "tepid demand" as rising retail inflation exerted pressure on the share of wallet
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FMCG major Marico on Monday said it has acquired a majority 54 per cent stake in the digital-first healthy breakfast and snacks brand True Elements for an undisclosed amount.
Mariwala will represent India at the EY World Entrepreneur of the Year Award to be held in June
Stable price outlook for inputs such as copra, however, is a positive
However, some brokerages are cautious about growth trends though the company is better placed than peers on the raw material front
FMCG firm Marico Ltd on Thursday reported a 13.21% rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 257 crore for the fourth quarter ended March 2022.
FMCG major Marico said its domestic business in the January-March quarter stayed relatively firm, helped by "low single-digit" revenue growth and marginally positive volumes.
Lower copra costs and price cuts to aid volumes and margins
Entrepreneurs will lead the country to higher growth and prosperity, Marico Chairman Harsh Mariwala opined and suggested businesses to adopt a transformative 'digital approach' for sustainable growth.
The stock price of Marico has broken out from the flag pattern on the daily chart
The company will introduce multiple sustainability initiatives across its global operations with a view of curbing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and promoting a carbon-neutral business agenda
Marico's total expenses in the December 2021 quarter stood at Rs 2,022 crore, up 15.4% as against Rs 1,752 crore a year ago
For the week, the Sensex and the Nifty indices are down 3% each
Marico shares dropped 3% following a tepid Q3 update. High inflation and poor demand led to its muted growth. And this could be a sector-wide phenomenon. Should investors turn away from FMCG players?
Brokerages are however positive on medium term growth outlook for core and new areas
The personal products maker said that its revenue growth was in double digits in the October-December quarter (Q3), but its volume growth is expected to be flat.