Broker retains Reduce on United Spirits, sets ₹1,330 target amid volume pressure
United Spirits faces pressure from Maharashtra policy changes and higher packaging costs, while Karnataka price cuts and premiumisation remain key growth levers. The broker forecasts 4.4% volume CAGR and 11% revenue CAGR over FY26–FY29E, but has cut its FY28E net-income estimate by about 3%.
United Spirits faces volume pressure from Maharashtra liquor policy and higher packaging costs. Premiumisation, Karnataka price cuts, India-UK FTA implementation and supply-agility benefits are growth levers, but the broker maintains Reduce with a ₹1,330 target.
Why this matters
The call follows United Spirits' Q1 profit beat and its warnings that Maharashtra excise, MML competition, inflation and AI job fears are pressuring consumers and margins.
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