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Tata Consumer Products — Q1 FY25

Tata Consumer Products reported a mixed Q1 FY25.

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Revenue ₹4,352 Cr +16%
EBITDA ₹671 Cr +23%
PAT ₹289 Cr -14%
EBITDA Margin 15.4% +80bps
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Tata Consumer Products reported a mixed Q1 FY25. Consolidated revenue grew 16% to INR 4,352 crore, with organic growth of 10% and acquisitions adding 6%. EBITDA rose 23% to INR 671 crore, with margin expansion of 80 bps to 15.4%. India Beverages grew only 6% (1% organic) as intense summer hurt hot tea and out-of-home NourishCo volumes. India Foods continued strong momentum with 30% revenue growth (14% organic, 10% volume). International business grew 10% (8% constant currency) with EBIT up 46%. PAT fell 14% to INR 289 crore due to higher amortization (INR 55 crore) and interest costs from bridge financing. Management highlighted integration of Capital Foods and Organic India is on track, with combined gross margins of 48.4%. Growth businesses (including acquisitions) now form 29% of India portfolio. Key risk: sustained high tea and coffee prices could pressure margins if not passed through.

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Quarter Snapshot

India Foods Organic Revenue Growth 14%
+14% YoY

India Foods organic revenue grew 14% YoY, driven by 10% volume growth and strong performance in salt and Sampann.

International EBIT Growth 46%
+46% YoY

International EBIT grew 46% YoY, driven by structural cost actions and pricing, with EBIT margin expanding 420 bps.

E-commerce Growth 61%
+61% YoY

E-commerce channel grew 61% YoY, with quick commerce contributing ~35% of e-commerce sales.

Starbucks Store Count 438
+17 stores QoQ

Starbucks opened 17 new stores in Q1, reaching 438 stores across 65 cities, though traffic was impacted by heatwave.

What Changed vs Last Quarter

Comparing Q1 FY25 vs Q4 FY24
1 new guidance1 dropped4 new risk4 risk resolved
NEW
Rights issue to repay bridge debt

The rights issue, expected to close on August 19, will be used to repay short-term bridge financing of INR 3,000 crore raised for acquisitions.

UPDATED
Growth businesses to reach 30% of India portfolio

Management reiterated commitment to grow the growth businesses (including acquisitions) from 20% to 30% of the India portfolio, with these businesses growing at 30% CAGR.

UPDATED
Organic India integration to complete in 100 days

Management committed to completing the integration of Organic India within 100 days from the April 16 closure, and is on track.

UPDATED
Capital Foods integration largely complete

Integration of Capital Foods, including channel inventory cleanup, is complete and run rate is trending as expected.

DROPPED
Rights issue to conclude by early Q2 FY25

The rights issue process is on track and expected to conclude by early Q2 FY25.

NEW RISK
Sustained high tea and coffee prices

North Indian tea prices are up 15-20% and coffee prices (Robusta) up ~50% from two quarters ago, which could pressure margins if not passed through.

NEW RISK
NourishCo underperformance due to heatwave and tactical missteps

NourishCo revenue grew only 7% due to intense summer impacting out-of-home consumption and delayed tactical pricing actions, raising concerns about the business's resilience.

NEW RISK
Integration disruptions at Organic India

Organic India deal closed on April 16, and inventory consolidation took longer than expected, potentially impacting near-term revenue and margins.

NEW RISK
Amortization and interest costs weighing on PAT

Quarterly amortization of INR 55 crore from acquisitions and higher interest costs from bridge financing are depressing reported PAT, with no near-term relief expected.

RISK GONE
Coffee price volatility impacting US margins

Rising Robusta and Arabica prices could pressure US coffee margins if not passed through quickly. Management claims agility but risk remains.

RISK GONE
NourishCo growth slowdown due to seasonality

NourishCo missed its INR 900-1000 crore guidance, ending at INR 825 crore, partly due to delayed summer. Size may become a growth constraint.

RISK GONE
Tea market share loss may be understated

Management disputes Nielsen data showing 7% industry growth, claiming they haven't lost share. If competitive data confirms loss, tea volumes could remain soft.

RISK GONE
Integration risks from multiple acquisitions

Simultaneous integration of Capital Foods and Organic India within 100 days each could strain resources and execution.

🤫 Topics management stopped discussing

Market share loss in low-end tea and salt segments

Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q2 FY24, Q4 FY24

Management disputes Nielsen data showing 7% industry growth, claiming they haven't lost share. If competitive data confirms loss, tea volumes could remain soft.

NourishCo aspirational target of INR 1,000 crore for FY24

Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q2 FY24, Q3 FY24

Management remains confident of delivering INR 900-1,000 crore for NourishCo in FY24, despite Q3 being seasonally weak.

Integration risks from multiple acquisitions

Mentioned in Q3 FY24, Q4 FY24

Simultaneous integration of Capital Foods and Organic India within 100 days each could strain resources and execution.

NourishCo growth slowdown due to seasonality

Mentioned in Q2 FY24, Q4 FY24

NourishCo missed its INR 900-1000 crore guidance, ending at INR 825 crore, partly due to delayed summer. Size may become a growth constraint.

Tata Coffee integration expected to complete this fiscal year

Mentioned in Q1 FY24, Q2 FY24

Management expects to complete the merger of Tata Coffee business within the current financial year, pending NCLT approvals.

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Top guidance Growth businesses to reach 30% of India portfolio

Management reiterated commitment to grow the growth businesses (including acquisitions) from 20% to 30% of the India portfolio, with these business...

Top risk Sustained high tea and coffee prices

North Indian tea prices are up 15-20% and coffee prices (Robusta) up ~50% from two quarters ago, which could pressure margins if not passed through.

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