Tea price inflation could impact margins
Tea prices are currently inflationary due to harsh summer impacting produce; full impact depends on monsoon season.
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Tea prices are currently inflationary due to harsh summer impacting produce; full impact depends on monsoon season.
Despite green shoots, rural growth on a 2-year CAGR still lags urban; employment, real wages, and food inflation could delay recovery.
Analyst raised concern about competitive activity in beauty; management acknowledged intense competition but expressed confidence in portfolio transformation.
If commodity prices rise, especially palm oil, margins could be impacted despite Stratos technology providing some insulation.