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Emami reported healthy sales growth in 4Q FY25 despite tepid urban mass demand. In FY25, the company's domestic business launched over 25 new products.

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Despite GST-led disruption, Bajaj Consumer delivered one of its best-in-class performances in Q2FY26, driven by disciplined execution in ADHO (double-digit value growth) and strong traction in emerging categories/ brands (coconut hair oil and Banjara’s portfolio).

With 8% y/y revenue growth (vs the Street’s 11%) and Rs582m EBITDA (Rs639m), Mrs Bector Foods’ Q1 was below estimates on muted demand amid high input costs, though growth improved q/q.

Emami’s Q4FY25 performance was steady with consolidated revenues growing by 8.1% y-o-y to Rs. 963 crore, OPM declining 89 bps y-o-y to 22.8% and adjusted PAT rising by 9.2% y-o-y to Rs. 179 crore.

JYL’s Q1FY26 performance was subdued with revenue/ volume growth of 1.4%/ 3.6% YoY impacted by heightened competitive intensity across segments.

We hosted Honasa Day, which featured presentations from Varun Alagh (Co-founder & CEO), Ghazal Alagh (Cofounder & CIO) and team. Given the management conviction, the evolution in the business strategy and the strength in execution, we reiterate our high conviction positive stance on Honasa.

Honasa started FY26 on steady footing – revenue/ UVG up 7.4%/ 10.5% YoY driven by 20%+ growth in focus categories across brands. Revenue growth was partially impacted by early onset of monsoon (200bps impact on revenue).

Emami Ltd (Emami) is one of the leading FMCG companies that manufactures and markets personal care and healthcare products. With over 550 diverse products, the company's portfolio includes brands such as Navratna, Boroplus, Fair & Handsome,...

Emami reported a flat consolidated revenue in 1QFY26 (vs. an est. of -3%), as growth in the core portfolio was offset by a sharp decline in the summercentric Talc and Heat powder.

Emami's performance in 1Q FY26 was impacted by external factors like
unseasonal weather which particularly affected its summer-focused portfolio.
Despite these challenges, the company's core domestic business, excluding
talc, demonstrated resilience with a 6% y-o-y revenue growth.

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JLL delivered a modest Q1FY26 performance amid a challenging demand environ- Gross margin contracted 280bps YoY to 48.5%, due to input cost pressures and heightened competition in the Dish wash segment. EBITDA margin stood at 16.5%,...

Emami’s Q1FY26 performance beat estimates on all fronts, despite a weak summer which hit revenue growth of summer-centric portfolio.

AWL reported 20% YoY revenue growth due to pricing action, while volume growth was impacted by weakness in palm oil and rationalisation of rice business.

Colgate’s (CLGT) 2QFY26 performance remained weak as its revenue fell 6% YoY to INR15.2b (in line) on a high base of 10% growth and due to the impact of GST-led transition (trade disruptions).

Colgate’s Q4FY25 performance was muted owing to soft demand in urban markets and heightened competitive intensity. Standalone revenues declined by 1.8% y-o-y to Rs. 1,463 crore, missing our expectation of Rs. 1,520 crore, with toothpaste volumes flat y-o-y.

Emami’s consolidated revenue declined 10% in 2QFY26 (inline), impacted by GST 2.0-led temporary trade disruptions in Sep’25 and extended monsoon affecting the summer portfolio.

A sequential recovery was visible in AWL’s performance in Q2FY26, with Foods profitability sustaining its strong momentum while edible oils’ growth remained largely price-led amid subdued consumption trends.