Cost headwinds from Middle East conflict
Elevated energy, aluminum, and currency costs could add ₹400-500 crore impact over 2-3 quarters, with only partial mitigation.
United Breweries · risk themes across the available quarters.
Bear-case history
Elevated energy, aluminum, and currency costs could add ₹400-500 crore impact over 2-3 quarters, with only partial mitigation.
In states like Telangana, pricing actions are uncertain; failure to obtain price increases could worsen margin pressure.
Competitors are increasing trade spend significantly, especially in states like Telangana, pressuring UBL's margins.
Rising fuel and food inflation may reduce discretionary spending on beer, though management sees category resilience.