Middle East PAT decline due to interest rate hikes
Middle East PAT fell to INR 14 crore from INR 17 crore YoY, driven by a 2% interest rate hike and lower-margin franchise mix.
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Middle East PAT fell to INR 14 crore from INR 17 crore YoY, driven by a 2% interest rate hike and lower-margin franchise mix.
Increasing share of franchisee revenue (21-22%) with ~5% PBT margins could pressure overall margins, though new model may add 0.25-0.5%.
Management noted heightened competition post-Diwali, especially from local players, requiring higher promotional spends.
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