FMEG demand recovery delayed
Consumer demand in FMEG remains muted for the past 2-3 quarters, and management expects recovery to begin only from Q2-Q3 FY24 onwards. This continues to pressure the segment's path to profitability.
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Working capital buildup could persist
Although management characterized the inventory increase as temporary (related to anticipated demand and copper pre-procurement ahead of supplier maintenance), the working capital cycle may take time to normalize to the 50-55 day target.
Low base effect inflates growth rates
The high growth percentages appear elevated due to soft Q1 FY23 performance when commodity prices declined sharply, affecting channel inventory destocking. Growth rates will normalize as comparisons become tougher.
Commodity price volatility impact on margins
While management maintains hedging framework limits annual impact, quarterly margins vary based on commodity price movements. Any prolonged downward trend in copper/aluminum prices could pressure future pricing.