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Moneycontrol•06-10-2026, 12:12
Nomura Keeps Buy On Marico With Rs1,000 Target On Strong Q2 Growth
  • •Nomura retained its Buy rating on Marico with a target price of Rs1,000 following a strong 2QFY27E business update.
  • •Consolidated revenue is expected to grow in double-digits year-on-year, driven by robust India volume growth of 11%.
  • •Parachute Coconut Oil and value-added hair oil are expected to post strong volume performance and momentum.
  • •International business delivered teens constant-currency sales growth, with strong performances in the Middle East, South Africa, and Vietnam.
  • •Nomura expects Marico to surpass its near-term guidance given the ongoing strong demand environment.

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Nomura retained its 'Buy' rating on Marico with a target price of Rs1,000 following a 2QFY27E update that indicated better-than-expected sales and volume growth.

Nomura estimates consolidated revenue growth at 13%, with double-digit year-on-year growth expected overall. India volumes are projected to grow by 11%, outperforming earlier estimates due to stronger-than-expected growth in Parachute Coconut Oil.

Copra prices remain approximately 35% below their peak, which, alongside product mix improvement, is expected to support a strong year-on-year expansion in gross margins.