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Marico outlook strong, but margins a worry

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August 06, 2025

Revenue growth likely to be in double digits in medium term

- RAM PRASAD SAHU

Marico outlook strong, but margins a worry

Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) major Marico delivered a strong performance in the first quarter of 2025-26 (Q1FY26). While margins were impacted by raw material inflation, most of its key categories delivered, helping it outperform its peers on the volume and revenue fronts.

Despite the pressures on profitability, most brokerages expect the company to post a double-digit revenue growth and a gradual easing of cost inflation towards the end of the year. Given the strong prospects for its categories and double-digit earnings growth over the next couple of years, premium valuations are expected to sustain going ahead.

Led by domestic volumes, which hit a 16-quarter high and a pricing-led value growth in the India business, the company posted a 23 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) jump in consolidated sales. International sales saw a growth of 12 per cent, and 19 per cent on a constant currency basis.

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