Consumer goods company Marico expects its quarterly revenue to jump ~30% year-on-year.
The growth is being driven by price hikes and stronger sales in premium hair oils.
Underlying domestic volume growth is in the high single digits.
While revenues look strong, operating profit growth is expected to be “modest.”
This suggests margin pressures or cost creep may temper earnings gains.
Investors may re-rate the stock if margins improve meaningfully.
The positive guidance may attract more attention to FMCG names.
Marico’s performance becomes a test of consumer demand resilien
ce.
If it delivers, it could lift sentiment in consumer & lifestyle sectors.
Market watchers will track other FMCG names for similar trends.