Maharashtra Policy Impact Lingering
Maharashtra's excise policy revision impact will persist for 2 more quarters (Q4 FY26 and Q1 FY27) as prior year comparatives remain unfavorable. Sequential deterioration is not expected.
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Packaging Material Inflation Pressure
Packaging material costs inflating 4-5% above normal run rate in Q1, translating to 1.25-1.5% gross margin impact (~INR 35-40 crore) in April-June quarter, potentially doubling if geopolitical situation doesn't improve.
Lower Prestige Market Share Loss
Analyst raised concern about sequential share gaps over 6-7 quarters in lower prestige segment; management acknowledged losing share but attributed to strategic decision to go slow and fix McDonald's before relaunch.
Gen Z Drinking Behavior Shifts
Analyst asked about Gen Z drinking less/better; management noted changing patterns including more binge drinking, single malt experimentation, and cocktail culture rise, with premiumization accelerating.