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In the earnings conference call for Q4 FY26, management provided an optimistic outlook, highlighting significant achievements and future growth expectations. The company's net revenue surpassed INR 6,000 crores, with EBITDA exceeding INR 1,000 crores, marking an inflection point in Radico Khaitan's journey. For FY27, management anticipates a robust 25% growth in the Luxury portfolio, which generated sales of INR 475 crores.

Key forward-looking points include:

1. Volume Growth in Prestige & Above Segment: Management projects a 20% volume growth in the Prestige & Above segment for FY27.

2. EBITDA Margin Expansion: The company expects an EBITDA margin increase of 125 basis points for FY27, benefiting from a better product mix, premiumisation strategies, and operating leverage.

3. Strong Brand Performance: Brands like Royal Ranthambore Whisky, which grew over 50%, and Magic Moments Vodka, which achieved a 21% volume growth, will continue to drive overall sales. Magic Moments recorded an annual sales value of around INR 1,500 crores.

4. New Product Launches: The company plans to expand its luxury offerings nationally, including the Rampur 1943 Virasat Indian Single Malt and The Spirit of Kashmyr Luxury Vodka. It also aims to introduce new flavors in the Magic Moments line.

5. On-Trade Channel Focus: Management emphasized the importance of scaling the on-trade segment through brand advocacy and distribution expansion, with plans for around 1,000 advocacy sessions.

6. Monitoring Global Input Costs: Management will keep an eye on global supply chain dynamics, especially in West Asia, due to potential implications for costs.

These insights reflect management's confidence in sustaining growth momentum while enhancing profitability in a challenging market environment.

Here are the major questions asked during the Q&A section of the earnings transcript and their respective detailed answers:

1. Aditya Soman: "Can you throw some light on sort of new product launch plans for Fiscal "˜27 particularly in the Prestige & Above and luxury space?"

   Abhishek Khaitan: "In Fiscal '27, our focus will be on consolidating our recent launches like Rampur Indian Single Malt and The Spirit of Kashmyr, expanding to 20 states. We're also introducing new Magic Moments flavors like Jamun and Mango. Additionally, we plan to launch tequila under D'YAVOL Spirits. This strategy emphasizes our commitment to boosting the Prestige & Above category."

2. Aditya Soman: "Is this margin expansion over full year "˜26 or 4Q "˜26?"

   Dilip Banthiya: "The 125 basis points EBITDA margin expansion is on an annualized basis. We achieved significant gross and EBITDA margin improvements last quarter. Price increases in some states will contribute, alongside product premiumization and operating leverage, together more than mitigating commodity cost impacts."

3. Vishal Gutka: "How do you plan to capture the growth in Karnataka now that the pricing differences have narrowed?"

   Sudhir Upadhyay: "Karnataka's recent changes have positively impacted premium brands. We expect to benefit again from continuing rationalization in pricing, which has historically driven growth for our premium products like Rampur and Royal Ranthambore."

4. Vishal Gutka: "Do you think there could be a meaningful change in the market operations after the government change in West Bengal?"

   Sudhir Upadhyay: "In West Bengal, the market remains open. Any changes in policy are yet to be determined. We will adjust our strategies based on how the new government operates while leveraging our vodka base there."

5. Harit Kapoor: "How much more can you expand the distribution of your luxury portfolio?"

   Abhishek Khaitan: "There's significant potential to increase our reach, aiming for close to 1,000 on-trade advocacy sessions this year. We anticipate a 25% growth in our luxury portfolio value, driven by our expansion efforts."

6. Harit Kapoor: "What impact did the US tariffs have on your exports, and how fast can that segment grow going forward?"

   Sanjeev Banga: "The 10% tariffs are not critical for our luxury portfolio, which already faces some softness in the US market. However, exports should bounce back as overall market conditions improve."

7. Mehul Desai: "Can we expect realization growth for the P&A segment to increase, or will it remain low?"

   Dilip Banthiya: "Realization should improve, with luxury growth anticipated to outpace the overall P&A category. We expect a 3-5% volume growth in our regular category as well for next year."

8. Rahul Agarwal: "Which brands are expected to drive the 20% P&A volume growth, and how do you foresee capacity supporting this?"

   Dilip Banthiya: "Brands like Magic Moments and After Dark are significant drivers. While 60-65% of our bottling is outsourced, we have strong partnerships to ensure capability aligns with demand for planned growth."

9. Navani Naredi: "How are you adapting your portfolio for health-conscious GenZ consumers?"

   Abhishek Khaitan: "Our innovations in white spirits align well with GenZ preferences. However, we do not have any current plans for low or non-alcoholic options."

10. Dhiraj Mistry: "What are the growth prospects for the non-IMFL business?"

    Dilip Banthiya: "The non-IMFL segment is projected to grow at 7-8%. As our captive consumption of bulk spirit increases, we anticipate a gradual shift towards stronger IMFL growth, which currently constitutes 70% of our top line."