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Global FMCG Cos face disruption in Sep qtr, upbeat about future growth on favourable macros
BusinessLine· 2025-10-26 13:10
Core Insights - Multinational FMCG companies in India experienced sales impacts in the September quarter due to GST reforms and heavy rains, but anticipate growth in upcoming quarters supported by favorable macroeconomic conditions [1][2] Company Performance - Unilever reported that its emerging market performance is improving, particularly in India, despite short-term impacts from GST reforms, which are expected to benefit 40% of its portfolio with nearly a 10% price reduction [3] - Reckitt's net revenue growth in India was affected by new GST slabs, but it achieved volume-led growth in its Dettol brand [4] - Reckitt's CFO noted that the impact of GST phasing in Q3 was low to mid-single digits, with like-for-like growth in India being low single digits [5] - Heineken's beer volume in India declined by mid-single digits due to heavy rains, but its organic net revenue grew by a mid-single-digit percentage, supported by price hikes [7][8] - Coca-Cola and PepsiCo reported disruptions in the September quarter due to weather conditions, with Coca-Cola's COO highlighting the potential for long-term growth in India despite current competitive pressures [9][10] - Pernod Ricard's sales in India increased by 3%, although they were negatively impacted by excise policy changes in Maharashtra [10][11] - Nestle SA noted strong performance and good momentum in India in its global earnings report [12]
Haleon CEO: 'Quite optimistic about emerging market growth'
CNBC Television· 2025-07-31 08:53
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