Indian Accounting Research Analyst, Trudence Capital Advisors

Nitin Mangal

Indian Accounting Research Analyst

Trudence Capital Advisors

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<li>There is a strong probability that the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the UK might be closed next month.</li>
<li>FTA could be a game changer for the Indian Liquor Industry with a possibility of sharp reduction in customs duty. Additionally, it can open new export avenues for domestic companies.</li>
<li>Beneficiaries may include <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/united-spirits-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5146:1" rel="noopener">United Spirits (UNSP IN)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pernod-ricard-sa" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21533:1" rel="noopener">Pernod Ricard Sa (RI FP)</a>, and also Indian companies like <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/globus-spirits-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15728:1" rel="noopener">Globus Spirits (GBSL IN)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/radico-khaitan-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20842:1" rel="noopener">Radico Khaitan (RDCK IN)</a>
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There is a strong probability that the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the UK might be closed next month.
FTA could be a game changer for the Indian Liquor Industry with a possibility of sharp reduction in customs duty. Additionally, it can open new export avenues for domestic companies.
Beneficiaries may include United Spirits (UNSP IN) and Pernod Ricard Sa (RI FP), and also Indian companies like Globus Spirits (GBSL IN) and Radico Khaitan (RDCK IN)



India-UK FTA: Can Be Game-Changer for Liquor Industry

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<ul><li>Demand environment continues to remain challenging: FMCG demand sentiment has stayed consistent during the quarter, largely mirroring trends seen in Q3FY24</li><li>While urban markets continue to outgrow rural markets, price rollbacks on softening commodity inflation have aided the narrowing of the gap</li><li>Nonetheless, we expect a gradual recovery in CY2024, led by (1) moderating inflation, (2) government spending, (3) a positive outlook for rabi crop harvest, (4) conducive consumer pricing across categories, and (5) expectation of normal monsoon</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Demand environment continues to remain challenging: FMCG demand sentiment has stayed consistent during the quarter, largely mirroring trends seen in Q3FY24While urban markets continue to outgrow rural markets, price rollbacks on softening commodity inflation have aided the narrowing of the gapNonetheless, we expect a gradual recovery in CY2024, led by (1) moderating inflation, (2) government spending, (3) a positive outlook for rabi crop harvest, (4) conducive consumer pricing across categories, and (5) expectation of normal monsoonContent is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

FMCG, Alco Bev & QSR (Q4FY24 Results Preview): Challenging demand environment

FMCG/Alco Bev & QSR - Challenging Demand Environment

<ul><li>Bajaj Auto: Bajaj Auto’s Q3 PAT at INR20.4bn was ahead of our estimate of INR 19.7bn due to a better-than-expected margin of 20.1% (estimate of 19.5%)</li><li>The margin beat was due to an improved mix and better export realisation</li><li>While BAL has posted a healthy performance in FY24 so far, it is unlikely to sustain it, going forward, as (1) exports will take longer to revive in key markets like Africa and Latin America since they remain stressed due to inflation and fears linger due to current Red Sea crisis, (2) we expect growth rates in domestic motorcycles (and in 3Ws) to normalise in coming quarters on a high base and due to lack of adequate rainfall this fiscal, (3) Triumph is already available off the shelf, and (4) in 2W EVs, BAL is facing acute competitive pressure and uncertainty persists around FAME subsidy sustenance</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Bajaj Auto: Bajaj Auto’s Q3 PAT at INR20.4bn was ahead of our estimate of INR 19.7bn due to a better-than-expected margin of 20.1% (estimate of 19.5%)The margin beat was due to an improved mix and better export realisationWhile BAL has posted a healthy performance in FY24 so far, it is unlikely to sustain it, going forward, as (1) exports will take longer to revive in key markets like Africa and Latin America since they remain stressed due to inflation and fears linger due to current Red Sea crisis, (2) we expect growth rates in domestic motorcycles (and in 3Ws) to normalise in coming quarters on a high base and due to lack of adequate rainfall this fiscal, (3) Triumph is already available off the shelf, and (4) in 2W EVs, BAL is facing acute competitive pressure and uncertainty persists around FAME subsidy sustenanceContent is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

HSIE Results Daily: Bajaj Auto, Tech Mahindra, TVS Motor, United Spirits

HSIE Results Daily: Bajaj Auto, Tech Mahindra, TVS Motor, United Spirits, Hitachi Energy

India

United Spirits Ltd. manufactures and distributes alcoholic beverages. The Company provides a variety of alcohols and spirits, including whiskey, brandy, and rum. United Spirits also manufactures indian-made foreign liquor brands. United Spirits serves customers worldwide.

United Spirits (UNSP IN)

India-UK FTA: Can Be Game-Changer for Liquor Industry

The FTA can be a game changer for the Indian Liquor Industry, as customs duty might be slashed sharply. It can open up new avenues for exports for...

Nitin Mangal

FMCG, Alco Bev & QSR (Q4FY24 Results Preview): Challenging demand environment

Demand environment continues to remain challenging: FMCG demand sentiment has stayed consistent during the quarter, largely mirroring trends seen...

HDFC Securities

FMCG/Alco Bev & QSR - Challenging Demand Environment

Demand environment continues to remain challenging: FMCG demand sentiment has stayed consistent during the quarter, largely mirroring trends seen...

HDFC Securities

HSIE Results Daily: Bajaj Auto, Tech Mahindra, TVS Motor, United Spirits

Bajaj Auto: Bajaj Auto’s Q3 PAT at INR20.4bn was ahead of our estimate of INR 19.7bn due to a better-than-expected margin of 20.1% (estimate of 19.5%)

HDFC Securities

HSIE Results Daily: Bajaj Auto, Tech Mahindra, TVS Motor, United Spirits, Hitachi Energy

Bajaj Auto’s Q3 PAT at INR20.4bn was ahead of our estimate of INR 19.7bn due to a better-than-expected margin of 20.1% (estimate of 19.5%)

HDFC Securities