While some importers might have to absorb costs to protect their market share, other indigenous manufacturers should benefit
The company had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 78.08 crore in the same quarter last fiscal, Voltas said in a regulatory filing
Under the JV, while Beko will bring in its strong research and development as well as global sourcing capabilities, Voltas will contribute in terms of its local branding and distribution strength
Technical Calls by Gaurav Garg, Head of Research at CapitalVia Global Research Limited- Investment Advisor
Competition may also disrupt profitability
Derivative call by Nandish Shah, Technical & Derivative Analyst, HDFC securities.
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While the company's projects segment is expected to perform better, a strong Q1 and moves to clear inventory are positives for room air-conditioner business
Previously, India made up 80 per cent of Voltas' mining equipment business, while the rest came from Africa; today Mozambique accounts for 70 per cent of its revenues from this segment.
Voltas' total expense was Rs 1,935.09 cr in Jan-Mar 2019, compared with Rs 1,805.63 crore in the year-ago period, up 7.16 per cent
While inventory liquidation is positive, higher volumes and price hikes are imperative for rich stock valuation to sustain
The projects segment is growing owing to efficient execution in both domestic and international markets
The manufacturing facility, spread over 65 acres, will be one of the first cooling appliances units in Andhra Pradesh
Income from operations during the quarter under review stood at Rs 14.15 billion as against Rs 10.32 billion in the year-ago period, up 37 per cent
The Tata Group firm has re-entered the consumer durables market through a 50:50 joint venture with Arcelik
Increasing share of AC market and volume outlook are positive, but profitability pressure remains a worry
Subdued March quarter sales and seasonal impact do not bode well for volume growth for AC makers
The stock declined 8% to Rs 539 on the BSE in early morning trade after the company reported 3% decline in its consolidated net profit at Rs 1.94 billion in March quarter.
Voltas' revenues for the quarter ending June 2017 (Q1) was broadly in line with street's expectation despite goods and services tax (GST)-led reduction in inventory by trade partners. Nonetheless, the company's profitability came better than expectations, surprising investors. Given the return to normalcy in air-conditioning segment, improvement in orders in projects business and expansion in margins, analysts believe the company will deliver good set of performance going ahead leading to higher stock price.Unitary cooling products, which is primarily the air-conditioner (A/C) segment and contributing two-third to the company's revenue, grew by a little over a per cent on year-on-year basis despite GST-led destocking of inventory. The company also highlighted that Q1 growth was restricted owing to unseasonal rains in Southern India apart from the uncertainties surrounding GST. What's more, Voltas has further strengthened its market leadership in room air-conditioner market (at ...
Impact of GST may last for 1-2 quarters; profitability may also see pressure due to competition