After an exciting 2021, shares of major alcohol manufacturers have been under pressure so far this year. Here's what charts suggest is in store for them
Raw material pressures, lack of pricing power key worries for Street despite spirited volume gains
The move to stop sales rather than see margins continue to erode is a risky bet, analysts at Mumbai-based Dolat Capital wrote last month, that could complicate the firm's pivot to premium products.
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Commenting on the results, Diageo India CEO Hina Nagarajan said: "Our business today is ahead of pre-pandemic levels, substantiating the resilience of our category."
Regulatory overhangs will pose challenges for the alcoholic industry though it holds potential for spirit companies in the country, United Spirits Ltd (USL) said in its latest annual report.
Analysts believe the worst may be over for the sector, with out-of-home (OOH) consumption picking up, and reduction in taxes by some state governments
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Most analysts are positive on the popular segment sale and premiumisation focus
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United Spirits's higher-priced products, called 'Prestige & Above' segment, accounted for 72.5% of net sales in FY22
USL's popular portfolio comprises around 30 entry-level lower-priced liquor brands, with an average price less than Rs 400
USL will retain McDowell's and Director's Special whiskey as it gives up labels like White-Mischief vodka and Honey Bee brandy.
The company had posted a net profit of Rs 203.3 crore in the year-ago period, according to a regulatory filing
On December 27, 2021, it had extended the deadline by three months till March 31, 2022
Diageo-controlled liquor maker United Spirits Ltd on Tuesday reported a 26.62 per cent increase in consolidated net profit at Rs 291.1 crore for the third quarter ended December 2021. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 229.9 crore in the October-December period a year ago, United Spirits Ltd (USL) said in a regulatory filing. Its revenue from operations rose 7.64 per cent to Rs 8,854.5 crore, as against Rs 8,226 crore in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal. Diageo India CEO Hina Nagarajan said, "We have delivered a strong quarter, continuing the growth momentum amidst rising inflation. The broad-based growth in the Prestige & Above segment demonstrates the strength of our portfolio and the continued agility and resilience of the team." USL's net sales of 'Prestige & Above' segment increased 20 per cent with strong double-digit growth in its scotch portfolio. However, its 'Popular segment' net sales declined 1.7 per cent, while priority states were ...
Ongoing strategic review to help improve volume, profitability in the long term
Pioneer Distilleries, Tilaknagar Industries, IFB Agro Industries, Khoday India, GM Breweries, Som Distilleries and United Breweries were rallied by upto 10% on the BSE in intra-day today.
During the quarter, USL's off-trade gained momentum as the second wave of the pandemic started receding, while on-trade continues to gradually recover with the easing of restrictions