What is Marico's expected consolidated first-quarter revenue growth, and what factors are driving it?

Marico expects its consolidated first-quarter revenue to grow in the 'low-twenties percentage range', driven by robust performance across its core, digital, and international businesses. This growth is supported by double-digit underlying volume growth in its India business — reaching a multi-quarter high — strong performance from Parachute (double-digit volume growth, its highest in several quarters), and twenties-percentage revenue growth in the value-added hair oils segment, aided by premium offerings and distribution expansion. Additionally, its international business delivered mid-teens percentage growth in constant currency terms, led by Vietnam and the Middle East & North Africa region.

How is Marico's profitability outlook shaped by cost dynamics and spending decisions in Q1?

Marico expects strong growth in operating profit for the first quarter, primarily driven by robust business performance and lower copra prices; however, this is partially offset by a sharp increase in advertising and promotional spending. The company had previously reported a 22% revenue rise in Q4, aided by price hikes and steady demand, but warned of shrinking margins due to higher input costs triggered by Middle East tensions — a risk it continues to monitor alongside evolving inflationary conditions and the potential impact of El Nino on the monsoon.

India's Marico sees first-quarter revenue growth in low-20% range on broad-based demand

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India's Marico sees first-quarter revenue growth in low-20% range on broad-based demand

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