Havells India misses quarterly estimates amid weak demand, rising competition
Consolidated net profit came in at 3.48 billion rupees ($40.33 million) for the quarter ended June 30, down from 4.08 billion a year ago, and missing the LSEG consensus estimate of 4.06 billion rupees.
Revenue from operations declined nearly 6% to 54.55 billion rupees, while total expenses dropped 5% to 50.55 billion rupees as input costs fell.
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India's wires and cables market is bracing for disruption next year, with UltraTech Cement (ULTC.NS), opens new tab and Adani-backed Praneetha Ecocables set to enter the fray.
To fend off the rising competition, Havells has stepped up investments in distribution and brand-building efforts, analysts have said.
Meanwhile, a shorter summer dented demand for air conditioners sold under Havells' Lloyd brand, the company said.
PEER COMPARISON
* The mean of analyst ratings standardised to a scale of Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Sell, and Strong Sell
** The ratio of the stock's last close to analysts' mean price target; a ratio above 1 means the stock is trading above the PT
APRIL TO JUNE STOCK PERFORMANCE
-- All data from LSEG
-- $1 = 86.2830 Indian rupees
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