New Research Reports

Hindustan Unilever’s (HUVR) 4QFY25 consolidated revenue was up 3% at INR154.5b (in line), with 2% underlying volume growth (est. 1%, 0% in 3QFY25). Rural demand continues to show gradual improvement, while urban demand remains subdued.

Tata Consumer Products (TATACONS) reported 17% revenue growth in 4QFY25, while EBIT declined 9% YoY. EBIT was affected by higher input costs (tea cost inflation) in Indian branded business, which declined 25% YoY, and a 4% EBIT drop in international branded beverage segment.

TCPL’s Q4FY25 numbers were good with consolidated revenue growing by 17.3% y-o-y to Rs. 4,608 crore (12% y-o-y organic revenue growth), with India beverage business revenues growing by 17% y-o-y (9% y-o-y organic growth), India foods business improving 27% y-o-y (organic growth at 17%), international business growing by 5% y-o-y and non-branded business reporting a 25% y-o-y growth.

We recently upgraded GCPL to BUY from Reduce, as we see that most headwinds are in the base. GCPL has capability of recovering business, given prudent execution.

We recently downgraded Dabur to REDUCE, given its weak execution. Dabur, in its Q4FY25 business update, noted a mid-single-digit decline in the domestic business, which is a key business concern in our view.

We met with the management of Marico (MRCO) to discuss industry trends, the company’s growth across verticals, and its long-term strategies. MRCO is focused on achieving steady double-digit growth, driven by the gradually improving trajectory in its core categories, rapid scaling of new-age businesses, and stable growth in international markets.

CY24 was a transformative year for Varun Beverages Limited (VBL), marked by strong growth, global expansion, and unwavering sustainability commitments.

Innovation and premiumization success demand a premium

We initiate coverage on Varun Beverages Ltd. with a “BUY” rating. We like the company for its demonstrated execution capabilities in India, further headroom for distribution expansion in India, continued territorial expansion in Africa, international margin improvement and strengthening ties with PepsiCo.