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TATA CONSUMER PRODUCTS LIMITED — Q2 FY24

Tata Consumer delivered a strong Q2 with 11% revenue growth to INR 3,734 crore and 30% EBITDA growth, with margin expansion of 220 bps driven by international turnaround and non-branded business.

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Revenue ₹3,734 Cr +11%
EBITDA ₹569 Cr +30%
PAT ₹359 Cr
EBITDA Margin +220bps
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Tata Consumer delivered a strong Q2 with 11% revenue growth to INR 3,734 crore and 30% EBITDA growth, with margin expansion of 220 bps driven by international turnaround and non-branded business. India beverages grew 8% (tea volumes +3%), India foods +16% (volumes +6%), and the growth portfolio (NourishCo, Sampann, Soulfull, SmartFoodz) surged 39%, now contributing 18% of India business. International EBIT jumped 60% led by UK restructuring. Management remains cautiously optimistic on India demand but flagged US coffee softness and rural stress. Key risk: sustained competitive intensity in US coffee and potential tea share erosion if commodity prices remain volatile.

Key Numbers

India Beverages Volume Growth 3%
+3% YoY

Tea volumes grew 3% YoY, marking third consecutive quarter of volume-led growth.

NourishCo Revenue Growth 25%
+25% YoY

NourishCo grew 25% in Q2, with H1 up 44%, on track for INR 1,000 crore aspirational target.

Tata Sampann Revenue Growth 47%
+47% YoY

Sampann grew 47% in Q2, above the long-term aspiration of 30% growth.

International Tea Volume Growth 15%
+15% YoY

International tea volumes grew 15%, with UK EBIT improving significantly from restructuring.

Management Guidance

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NourishCo aspirational target of INR 1,000 crore for FY24

Management reaffirmed the aspirational target of INR 1,000 crore revenue for NourishCo in FY24, despite weather headwinds.

Management guidance revenue
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Tata Sampann long-term growth of 30%

Management reiterated the long-term aspiration of 30% growth for Tata Sampann, though Q2 exceeded this at 47%.

Management guidance growth
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Innovation contribution of 5% for full year

Innovation contributed 5.5% in Q2, and management guided for a full-year innovation contribution of 5%.

Management guidance growth
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Merger of Tata Coffee to complete in FY24

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

Management guidance other

Key Risks

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US coffee softness and promotional intensity

US coffee revenue declined due to falling coffee prices and increased promotional activity; corrective actions taken late in Q2 may take time to reflect.

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Rural demand stress and erratic monsoons

Management noted rural stress from inflation and erratic monsoons, impacting volume growth in certain categories.

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Tea market share loss on MAT basis

Tea market share declined 95 bps on a MAT basis, though management highlighted stability on a quarter-on-quarter basis.

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NourishCo growth deceleration due to weather

NourishCo growth slowed to 25% in Q2 from 60% in Q1, attributed to unseasonal rains; analyst questioned sustainability of the aspirational target.

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Notable Quotes

We delivered a strong quarter with 11% top line growth, 10% in constant currency.
Sunil D'Souza · Managing Director and CEO
International business came to the party big time this time. 13% revenue growth, 8% in constant currency, with EBIT growth of 60%.
Sunil D'Souza · Managing Director and CEO
We do expect that now that we've got stable pricing and we've built out more infrastructure for distribution, we continue to drive volumes.
Sunil D'Souza · Managing Director and CEO

Frequently Asked Questions

What was TATA CONSUMER PRODUCTS's revenue in Q2 FY24?

TATA CONSUMER PRODUCTS reported revenue of ₹3,734 Cr in Q2 FY24, representing a +11% change compared to the same quarter last year.

What guidance did TATA CONSUMER PRODUCTS management give for FY25?

NourishCo aspirational target of INR 1,000 crore for FY24: Management reaffirmed the aspirational target of INR 1,000 crore revenue for NourishCo in FY24, despite weather headwinds. Tata Sampann long-term growth of 30%: Management reiterated the long-term aspiration of 30% growth for Tata Sampann, though Q2 exceeded this at 47%. Innovation contribution of 5% for full year: Innovation contributed 5.5% in Q2, and management guided for a full-year innovation contribution of 5%. Merger of Tata Coffee to complete in FY24: Management expects to complete the merger of Tata Coffee business within the current financial year, pending NCLT approvals.

What are the key risks for TATA CONSUMER PRODUCTS in FY25?

Key risks include US coffee softness and promotional intensity — US coffee revenue declined due to falling coffee prices and increased promotional activity; corrective actions taken late in Q2 may take time to reflect.; Rural demand stress and erratic monsoons — Management noted rural stress from inflation and erratic monsoons, impacting volume growth in certain categories.; Tea market share loss on MAT basis — Tea market share declined 95 bps on a MAT basis, though management highlighted stability on a quarter-on-quarter basis.; NourishCo growth deceleration due to weather — NourishCo growth slowed to 25% in Q2 from 60% in Q1, attributed to unseasonal rains; analyst questioned sustainability of the aspirational target..

Did TATA CONSUMER PRODUCTS meet its previous quarter's guidance?

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Where can I read the full TATA CONSUMER PRODUCTS Q2 FY24 concall transcript?

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