Input cost volatility and currency depreciation
Depreciating rupee and divergent commodity trends (palm oil, tea, crude derivatives) could pressure margins if price increases lag.
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Competitive pressure in home care pricing
Home care pricing has been negative for an extended period due to competitive intensity; recovery may be gradual.
Skincare growth lagging behind premium platforms
Analyst noted HUL's skincare growth is meaningfully lower than platforms like Nykaa; management attributed to portfolio breadth but did not quantify gap.
GST transition impact on volumes
October saw destocking due to GST 2.0 rollout; while November restocked, any future policy changes could disrupt volumes.