Transcript of Investors & Analysts conference call
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Varun Beverages reported Q2 CY25 revenue of Rs. 7,017 crore, down 2.5% YoY due to unusually early and heavy monsoon rains that hurt India volumes by 7.1%. Despite the volume drop, EBITDA margin expanded 82 basis points to 28.5% on the back of freight, manpower and power cost optimisation, and PAT grew 5% to Rs. 1,325 crore. International markets grew 15.1% in volumes (South Africa up 16.1%), supported by favourable currency and backward integration benefits, contributing to a 6.6% rise in per-case realisations. The Indian business is now net debt-free after QIP proceeds, the Board approved a second interim dividend of Rs. 0.50 per share (~Rs. 169 crore outflow), and four new Greenfield plants at Prayagraj, Damtal, Buxar and Mendipathar are operational. Management guided India capex to Rs. 600–700 crore for the next year with no major capex required domestically for two years, while actively scouting international acquisitions and expansion.
The 82 bps margin expansion during a weak-volume quarter highlights strong cost discipline and operational leverage, which is positive for shareholder confidence. A net debt-free India balance sheet supports continued dividends and gives firepower for international M&A, the company's stated next growth lever.