Urban demand remains structurally weak
Management acknowledged urban demand "is not really buoyant" and reserved judgment for 3-6 months pending monsoon outcomes and food inflation easing. October is described as "normal, not buoyant."
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Management acknowledged urban demand "is not really buoyant" and reserved judgment for 3-6 months pending monsoon outcomes and food inflation easing. October is described as "normal, not buoyant."
Sudhanshu Vats admitted consumer product categories like Fevikwik and art & stationery saw marginal impact in H1, similar to broader FMCG weakness. How much is temporary (election/weather) versus structural demand weakness remains unclear.
Tejas Shah asked about competitive intensity from paint companies entering waterproofing; Sudhanshu acknowledged market "turmoil" but predicted clarity on new normal only post-Next Diwali (October 2025).
Subsidiary Nina Percept (contracting) is "slowly coming back to profitability" with full recovery expected over next three quarters—flagged by analyst as ongoing concern given multi-year losses.