Margin expansion targets for all units, debt reduction are other positives
Margin expansion is expected to continue on strong volumes, improving mix, say analysts
Stock has gained 1.3 times in the last one year crossing the Rs 1 trillion mark in m-cap
Lower debt levels, inexpensive valuations are positives
There could be a gradual uptick in volume and value growth in the current year
Lower raw material costs aided margin recovery for the 2-wheeler sector in Q4
Higher costs and lower value segment, however, hit margins in Q4
Standalone jewellery sales for the firm were up 24 per cent year-on-year (YoY) on a slightly lower base and aided by like-to-like growth of 19 per cent
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There could be margin pressures in the near term, given commodity costs
Muted volume growth, higher ad spends may be a drag on profitability
Premium segment expected to do better than overall sales
Improving growth and expanding margins in competitive US market will be key challenges
Improved performance in consumer biz, its proposed listing remain key triggers
March quarter earnings were below estimates due to weak show of industrial segment
Recovery in the replacement segment and sales to auto makers to drive volumes
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Brokerages expect a sequential improvement in margins
Stock correction was also on account of margin concerns
Although lower gas prices could offer some relief on margins