UNITDSPR Q3 FY26 earnings call.
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United Spirits delivered a resilient Q3 FY26 with reported PNA volume decline of 2% offset by strong 10.2% price mix, resulting in flat underlying volume excluding AP pipeline fill and Maharashtra impact. Excluding Maharashtra, PNA volume grew 6% with 14% NSV growth, demonstrating robust portfolio performance in rest of India. The top half of the portfolio showed encouraging green shoots—Signature grew double-digit and Don Julio crossed ₹100 crore NSV in 9 months, becoming the fastest brand to achieve this milestone. Gross margins held at 47% for two consecutive quarters, though bulk scotch inflation started impacting from November. Maharashtra remains the primary challenge with MML competition affecting popular and lower prestige segments; management expects ~200bps volume impact to reverse as AP pipeline effect normalizes. Strategic review of IPL assets continues with March 31 deadline. India-UK FTA implementation anticipated July-September 2026 pending British Parliament approval, which could provide 110-120 crore annual cost benefit.
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Guidance to track
- Management reaffirms commitment to double-digit PNA guidance for FY26 despite Maharashtra headwinds. 9-month PNA growth stands at 9.8% tracking close to guidance.
- Historically stated price mix range of 6-8% deemed sustainable at higher end until Maharashtra headwinds continue, normalizing at lower end once headwinds fall off.
- India-UK FTA expected to be signed off by British Parliament between March-May 2026, with financial benefits (₹110-120 crore annually on bulk scotch) starting to flow through from Q2 FY27.
- Full-year A&P spend expected to be marginally higher than the upper end of 9.5-10% guidance range, driven by tactical investments to protect portfolio competitiveness.
Risks flagged
- MML brands gaining distribution and consumer acceptance in Maharashtra's lower prestige segment. PNA volume decline in state is double-digit on value basis. Industry association action under subjudice.
- Bulk scotch is structurally inflationary commodity. Inflation started hitting from November 2025 with full quarter impact expected in Q4 FY26, partially offset by strong price mix.
- Outstanding dues from Telangana government remain an industry-wide issue. Management refused to disclose quantum of overdues but confirmed no volume impact yet and progressive improvement in discussions.
- New Delhi liquor policy expected over next couple of months but unclear timing. Pernod Ricard (competitor) does not currently have Delhi license; potential competitive entry if market opens represents risk.
Key quotes
- Excluding Maharashtra, our PNA volume has grown by 6%. So it gives us rest of India is growing very healthily on NSV growth.
- The bright side is the momentum in the top half of the portfolio. Strong growth in luxury, acceleration in the premium segment on the back of primary scotches and Smirnoff through flavor innovation.
- Don Julio has crossed 100 crores in NSV on a 9-month basis, making it our fastest 100 crore plus innovation brand. As category creators and leaders, we envision that the next decade will belong to Don Julio in India.
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