High raw material costs limited the margin gains even as the company spent less on advertising during the quarter. The raw material cost grew 5% on year and constituted 49.6% of the revenues, driven by inflation in tea and crude palm oil prices. The company’s ad spends declined 15% on year with these spends standing at 9.5% of net sales.
Power, Hotels & Chemicals: Dipan Mehta maps out the market’s next big opportunities
Dipan Mehta advises selective investing, favoring power infrastructure, export manufacturing, and specialty chemicals. While acknowledging the hospitality sector’s strong run, he cautions about potential headwinds.
May 27, 2026