Our coverage universe is likely to witness a 15 bps contraction in operating margins but ex-ITC it is likely to contract by 80 bps. Most commodities have remained elevated in the last three months pressurising FMCG companies to take prices hike & reduce advertisement spends. Average palm oil prices are up 60% YoY and 6% QoQ. Similarly, average crude prices have increased by 68% YoY and 6% QoQ. Copra prices have been flat YoY but cooled off by 22% from the peak in March 2021. Tea prices have also declined ~30% in last two months. Despite price hikes, we believe operating margins of HUL,...