Adani Wilmar Q1 sales decline 15% as edible oil prices drop
India TodayAdani Wilmar said on Wednesday its first-quarter sales slumped 15% as a sharp fall in edible oil prices eclipsed strong consumer demand for its products. Edible oil prices have fallen more than 50% in less than a year, hit by lower consumer demand in developed economies, easing of supply in the Black Sea region and strong production of oilseeds, the joint venture between Adani Group and Singapore's Wilmar Group said. However, lower edible oil prices meant demand for the product surged, resulting in a 25% jump in volumes for the company's largest segment, the maker of Fortune cooking oil said. Earlier on Wednesday, rival Marico said revenue for the June quarter fell in the low-single digits percentage range, dragged by sluggish sales in rural markets and a move to cut prices of its Saffola edible oil.