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BRITANNIA Consumer 28 Jul 2023

Britannia Industries Ltd — Q1 FY24

Britannia reported Q1 FY24 revenue growth of 9% YoY, driven entirely by transaction growth, with operating profit surging 37% YoY.

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Revenue ₹4,011 Cr +9%
EBITDA +37%
PAT ₹455 Cr
EBITDA Margin 15.6%
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Britannia reported Q1 FY24 revenue growth of 9% YoY, driven entirely by transaction growth, with operating profit surging 37% YoY. EBITDA margin came in at 15.6%, reflecting cost efficiencies and benign input costs, though down sequentially from Q4's elevated levels due to price reversals (~1.8%) and higher A&P spends. Volume growth was flat as the company ceded grammage to stay competitive amid local player aggression, especially in rural and traditional trade. Management flagged sluggish market conditions but expects volumes to recover as pricing actions annualize. Innovation contributed ~4% of revenue, led by dairy and new categories. Risks include sustained local competition and potential wheat inflation. Capex guidance of INR 400-450 crore for FY24.

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Quarter Snapshot

Transaction Growth 9%
+9% YoY

Revenue growth entirely driven by transaction growth, indicating stable volume in terms of packets sold.

Distribution Outlets 26.7 lakh
+2.7 lakh YoY

Increased distribution footprint, with focus states growing 2.2x faster than rest of India.

Rural Distributors 28,000
Not specified

Rural distribution network expanded, supporting rural market penetration.

Innovation Contribution 4%
Not specified

Innovation (products launched in last 24 months) contributed 4% of total revenue, expected to remain at 4-5%.

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Top guidance Capex of INR 400-450 crore for FY24

Capital expenditure for FY24 expected to be around INR 400-450 crore, primarily for ongoing factory expansions in Ranjangaon, Bihar, and Orissa.

Top risk Local competition intensifying

Local players have gained market share by offering aggressive pricing and schemes, particularly in biscuits and rusk categories.

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