Sustained consumer caution
Demand environment remained cautious across key categories, with early festive boost partially offset by rains and disruptions.
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Elevated marketing spend impacting margins
Higher marketing investments (200bps YoY) compressed EBITDA margins; management indicated elevated spend may persist near-term.
Cash burn and capital needs
Consolidated cash declined ~₹600 crore in H1; analyst raised concern about potential need for additional capital, though management cited H2 cash generation.
GST hike impact on premium ethnic wear
GST on higher-end ethnic wear increased from 12% to 18%; management downplayed impact but acknowledged possible short-term shifts.