

Marico expects growth to pick up on better demand, pricing
Marico shares have gained 8% in a month, outperforming the 5% gain in Nifty FMCG index in a choppy environment. The FMCG major is expanding into high-growth segments such as value-added foods, premium personal care, and digital-first brands. It expects a double-digit revenue growth in FY26, driven by healthy volume growth and continued momentum in foods and premium personal care portfolios.
The company expects growth to pick up from FY26, driven by stronger urban demand, stable pricing, and momentum in premium personal care, foods, and international markets. While Q3 remained modest, core brands like Parachute and Saffola held firm. Foods and premium segments are projected to grow 20-25% annually. For the domestic business, volume growth in December quarter was 6% vs 2% growth in the year-ago quarter.
The Saffola franchise, which derives about 30% of company's revenue from foods, is expected to increase to 50% over the next 4-5 years, stated Motilal Oswal Financial Services in a report. Saffola Oats continues to dominate the market with strong double-digit growth, while honey and soya chunks segments are seeing healthy traction. It is strengthening its digital-first brands such as Plix and Beardo, which are on track to achieve profitability by FY26.
Despite double-digit price hikes across key product categories, demand for Parachute Coconut Oil and Saffola edible oils has remained stable. Parachute Coconut Oil (PCNO) is expected to deliver 5-7% volume growth, supported by transition from loose to branded coconut