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Near-term margin hangover may put a lid on United Spirits' upside

Even as brokerages are positive on the prospects of the two liquor majors, they face profitability challenges

United Spirits Q2 net profit rises 91% to Rs 548 cr, sales at Rs 8,283 cr

Diageo-controlled liquor maker United Spirits Ltd on Friday reported a 91.23 per cent increase in its consolidated net profit to Rs 547.7 crore for the second quarter ended September, helped by an exceptional gain from slump sale of its business undertaking. The company had posted a net profit of Rs 286.4 crore in the July-September quarter a year ago, United Spirits Ltd (USL) said in a regulatory filing. However, its revenue from operations was almost flat to Rs 8,282.7 crore during the quarter under review as against Rs 8,208.8 crore in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal. In its earning statement, USL said: "Growth reflects resilient consumer demand in off-trade, rebounding in on-trade and continued mix improvement." USL's profit before exceptional items and tax in the September quarter was at Rs 357.5 crore as compared to Rs 389.7 crore last year. Exceptional items primarily comprise a one-time profit of Rs 381 crores arising from the slump sale of the business ...

Can Bira 91 deal trigger gains for alcohol stocks? Here's what charts say

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

A sobering reality for alcobev makers despite spirited volume gains

Raw material pressures, lack of pricing power key worries for Street despite spirited volume gains

Alcohol-maker Diageo halts some whiskey sales to push for price hikes

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.

India at 75: Gupta to Mallya - 6 leaders who began well but lost their way

They started something big, different and new. But somewhere down the line, they lost their way, even landed on the wrong side of the law. Here's a look at six high-fliers who fell from grace

TCS, Infy, SBI lift Sensex 548 pts ahead of Fed outcome; Nifty tops 16,600

Stock market live updates: As of 7:45 AM, the SGX Nifty Futures quoted at 16,475 levels, indicating a downside of 8 odd-points on the Nifty50.

United Spirits Q1 profit jumps five-fold to Rs 261.1 cr, net sales up 15.6%

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 to pose challenge for alcobev industry: United Spirits

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.

Time to raise a toast to liquor stocks? Selectively, say analysts

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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A gradual improvement in margins could delay gains for United Spirits

Most analysts are positive on the popular segment sale and premiumisation focus

We'll be only co in India with play in both beer and spirits: Inbrew chief

In a Q&A, Ravi Deol talks about why he acquired these mass brands and the Inbrew Holdings' plans to grow the business

United Spirits to focus on premium brands after selling 32 low-priced ones

United Spirits's higher-priced products, called 'Prestige & Above' segment, accounted for 72.5% of net sales in FY22

United Spirits board okays sale of select liquor brands, reshape portfolio

USL's popular portfolio comprises around 30 entry-level lower-priced liquor brands, with an average price less than Rs 400

United Spirits to sell 32 liquor brands to Ravi Deol's Inbrew for Rs 820 cr

USL will retain McDowell's and Director's Special whiskey as it gives up labels like White-Mischief vodka and Honey Bee brandy.

United Spirits Q4 profit down 12% at Rs 179 crore amid rising inflation

The company had posted a net profit of Rs 203.3 crore in the year-ago period, according to a regulatory filing

USL extends deadline for strategic review of its liquor brands till May 31

On December 27, 2021, it had extended the deadline by three months till March 31, 2022

United Spirits Q3 profit up 27% to Rs 291 cr; net sales up 7.6%

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 ...

Higher costs, lower volumes may sober up near-term cheer in USL

Ongoing strategic review to help improve volume, profitability in the long term