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Strong margins 11
Valuation drivers 16
Emerging trends 20
MATERIAL
CAGR MARGINS
Despite a current low … there has been a High value add and Indian market is dominated
branded penetration … noticeable shift from strong brand stickiness by regional brands, as
traditional home-ground has led to robust Indian palate varies by
masalas to branded material margins region, unlike other F&B
spice mixes categories where global
MNCs have significant
share
Regional market leadership & high Huge expansion potential for regional Growth will be further fueled by
share of blended spices, resulting in spice players to build a multi-state or product innovation driven by need
superior margin profile & cash flow national play for convenience
generation
₹ Cr ₹ Cr ₹ Cr ₹ Cr
(EV) (EV) (Primary fundraise) (Primary fundraise)
Deal Value
Majority stake
acquisition followed 100% stake 25% stake Minority stake
by merger with MTR
Stake
Acquirer
Source: VCCEdge
Note: EV: Enterprise Value
Hot & Spicy: INR 50,000 Cr Branded Spices Market Page 6
30,000
Confectionery
Within spices, HIGH GROWTH
25,000 Blended
Spices1 spices are
higher margin Unorganised to Branded shift
(40%+ gross
20,000 margin) & Convenience focus → Higher
Baked goods higher growth adoption of blended spices
of 24% CAGR
15,000
Pasta &
Noodles STRONG MARGINS
10,000
High value-added
-
0% 5% 10% 15% 20%
Most attractive category with
Value growth (2019A-24E) high growth prospects &
potential to expand
Source: Euromonitor for market size except spices which is basis Avendus estimates
Note: 1. Avendus estimates for value growth
2. Category size for 2019/2020
Hot & Spicy: INR 50,000 Cr Branded Spices Market Page 7 Large category High growth Strong margins
76%
Straight Blended
Organised (%)
Vegetables
Bun
Ham/shrimp/salami
Chicken/Beef
Cheese
Vegetables
Pizza base
Fish Vegetables
Potato/Peas Rice/Papad
~45%
Juices
29% 20% 18% 8% 1%
ITC
~45%
Ready
Meals 28% 21% 19% 8% 6%
~45%
Noodles &
Pasta 38% 18% 7% 5% 3%
PepsiCo ITC
~20%
Savoury
snacks2 30% 16% 9% 9% 5%
0%
Regional/ local companies Even national players have to Specific spices have been
dominate → Different cuisine modify their blended spices used for generations in
and taste palate in every region. recipe to suit the tastes of households → High brand-
different regions. stickiness for local brands
Global MNCs have a significant share in a few packaged F&B categories, whereas spices
comprise only of local Indian players due to its regional/local nature
Source: Euromonitor for Juices, Noodles & Pasta, Avendus research for snacks, ready meals and savoury snacks, news articles
Note: 1. Latest available market share (CY20/FY21) except snacks (FY20)
2. Ready meals, noodles & pasta, Spices & snacks market share is calculated based on Avendus estimates
Hot & Spicy: INR 50,000 Cr Branded Spices Market Page 10 Large category High growth Strong margins
Preference for using Healthier & more Through usage of Guaranteed hygiene/
fresh ingredients nutritious than cooking aids such as cleanliness
restaurants blended spices
Local dosa batter Packaged dosa batter Home-made curd Packaged curd
Monthly HH1 Premium Paid INR 90 - 180 Monthly HH1 Premium Paid 200 - 250
STRAIGHT SPICES Amounts in INR per kg BLENDED SPICES Amounts in INR per kg
STRAIGHT SPICES MATERIAL MARGIN (%) Blended spices command higher margins
Staples • High value-add / impact on taste
10-20%
(Rice/Oil/Pulses)
• Regional preferences & tastes
Dairy
15-20% • High brand stickiness & pricing power
(Polypack Milk)
NORTH
WEST EAST
SOUTH
The spices market in India is a highly regional and segmented category with the
top 5 players constituting only about 45% of the branded spice market
• Consumer is more price sensitive; however stronger • Despite availability of same masala at various price
brands can pass on raw material price increase to the points across brands, there is high stickiness to
customers with minimum lag. trusted brands, in line with other value-added
categories like snacks & biscuits.
• Most large players procure in bulk during season time
(have cold storage infrastructure), to protect against • With large number of ingredients in the masala recipe,
RM price volatility. players can retune the recipe products to maintain
pricing without impacting taste.
104.4 84.6
All time high for all 3 commodities Players with Steep increase in
64.1 high blended share were able to maintain chilli prices
margins; straight spices focused players had a
CTC derived index1
gross margin decline
Index prices in INR/kg 78.4
64.1 81.5
Steep drop in
42.0
coriander prices Blended focused players were able to benefit
more vs. straight focused players, who had to
pass on price benefit to customers
Mar-11 Mar-12 Mar-13 Mar-14 Mar-15 Mar-16 Mar-17 Mar-18 Mar-19 Mar-20
Source: Bloomberg; Note: The grade/type of commodities considered in the chart above are indicative
Note: 1. Made for representation of commodity price movements with proportions 43:37:20 for chilli, turmeric & coriander (CTC)
Each of India’s top 5 spice companies are expected to grow
over 6x in valuation over the next 10 years.
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Revenue in INR Cr
FY20 SIGNIFICANT SHARE OF THE TOP 20
# COMPANY CATEGORY REVENUE FOOD COMPANIES IN INDIA AND HIGHER
GROWTH VS MOST PLAYERS
01 Diversified (#1 in Noodles) 12,369
03 Biscuits c. 12,000
Revenue share of 5 spices companies in
04 Biscuits 11,600
overall top 20 Food companies; We
05 Diversified (incl. spices) 10,969 estimate it to increase to 8-9% by FY30
13 Spices 1,651
14 HFD 1,488
Valuation of top 4 spices companies by
15 Chocolate Confectionery 1,473 FY30
16 Spices c. 1,450
Source: Avendus estimates & Annual Reports of Companies, Top 20 food companies list excludes staples (rice, atta, etc.), dairy (pure dairy plays),
alcohol/ carbonated beverages; Includes food revenue above for all players - Britannia, Tata includes some dairy/ tea/ salt; HFD: Health
Food Drink, RTC: Ready-to-cook products
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HIGH GROWTH
LARGE SCALE
Note: 1. ’In-The-Kitchen’ categories include staples, edible oil, tea, coffee, cooking aids such as sauces, cooking paste etc, noodles & pasta,
RTC/ RTE etc; There exist significant distribution synergies with these categories & potential usage of product know how
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HIGH
MARKET PROPORTION HIGHER
LEADERSHIP OF BLENDED MARGINS
SPICES
MARKET BLENDED MATERIAL EBITDA REPORTED
BRAND POSITION SPICES (%) MARGINS (%)1 (%)1 REVENUE (INR CR)
PAN c. 2,000
#1 in India ✓✓✓ ~50%+ ~35%+
INDIA (FY20)5
#1 in Tamil 1,182
✓✓ 43% 13%
Nadu (FY20)
900
2 #2 in Tamil
✓✓ NA3 8% (FY19)5
Nadu
(Spices - c.80% rev)
881
#1 in Kerala ✓✓ 40% 11%4 (FY20)
(Spices - c.78% rev)
REGIONAL
820
#1 in
✓✓✓ 48% 17% (FY20)
Karnataka
(Spices - c.40% rev)
#1 in Uttar 738
✓ 29% 13%
Pradesh (FY20)
592
#1 in West
✓✓ 35% 17% (FY20)
Bengal
(Spices - c.80% rev)
411
#1 in Gujarat ✓✓ 35% 7%
(FY20)
Everest is the only player which has built Pan India presence in Regional players have Heritage (trusted brands built
this category. Most other players including MDH, Eastern, over 30 years), resulting in a sticky and loyal
Catch have expanded across few states but with limited customer base
presence outside the home market
• Pan India/multi state players (e.g., Everest, MDH, Eastern) have launched common spice blends in multiple states with
some modifications
• They have been successful in launching region-specific spice blends too
Additional opportunity to capture market for international cuisines modified for Indian taste palates
such as Chinese, Pasta masala, etc.
Huge opportunity for regional spice players to leverage the brand and
deepen consumer understanding → Build a PLATFORM and SCALE
Expand into multiple states and add ancillary categories (incl. RTC, cooking aids, condiments)
Source: Primary research, News articles
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TIME IN
KITCHEN
PER DAY PRODUCT
TIME
10 YEARS BACK
+ Shift towards
branded spices
• Niche category with potential to grow at 18% p.a. in • Introduction of ‘Dish-specific Blended Masala’ such as
the next 5 years driven by increased experimentation, Chole Masala, Rajma Masala, Jodhpuri Kachori
huge variety, accelerated push due to Covid Masala, driven by convenience and achieving
restaurant like taste with significant potential for
• Dominated by Nestle currently with its flagship Magic
increased adoption in future
Masala, several other new age/cooking aids players
have entered this segment such as Keya, Capital • Spices companies have introduced numerous options
Foods, etc. to cater to a host of “local cuisines” for every region
• Conventional brands have not entered this segment
yet due to niche market & their traditional brand
identity but can consider entering with gaining
popularity
closures of value:
Boat, Eastern Condiments, Delhivery, Eurokids, VKL Seasonings, Ujjivan, Metropolis, Mankind, TCNS Clothing Co. (“W”)
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EDUCATION MEDIA
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Has invested in Has acquired Has invested in Has acquired Has acquired majority stake
Advisor to the Company & Advisor to the Company & Advisor to the Advisor to the Company & Advisor to the Company &
Existing Shareholders Existing Shareholders Company Existing Shareholders Existing Shareholders
Jan 2021 Sep 2020 Dec 2019 Sep 2019 Sep 2019
Has acquired majority stake Has invested in Has invested in Has acquired Has invested in
Advisor to the Company & Advisor to the Advisor to the Advisor to Advisor to the
Existing Shareholders Company Company Zydus Wellness Company
Jul 2019 Mar 2019 Jan 2019 Jan 2019 Dec 2018
Have invested in Has invested in Have invested in Has invested in Has invested in
Advisor to the Advisor to the Advisor to the Advisor to the Advisor to the Company &
Company Company Company Company Existing Shareholders
Dec 2018 Jul 2018 Jun 2018 Jul 2017 Aug 2016
Has invested in Has acquired Has acquired majority stake Has invested in Has acquired
₹ ₹ ₹ ₹ ₹
Advisor to Advisor to the company and Advisor to the company and Advisor to Advisor to
Licious existing shareholders existing shareholders Raw Pressery Zydus Wellness
Jul 2021 Sep 2020 Jul 2019 Jan 2019 Jan 2019
Has invested in Have invested in Has Acquired Has invested in Have invested in
₹ ₹ ₹
Advisor to Advisor to Advisor to Advisor to Advisor to company &
Sapphire Foods Swiggy Kancor Nilon’s existing shareholders
Dec 2018 Dec 2018 | Jun 2018 Nov 2014 Jun 2014 May 2014
Have invested in Has invested in Has acquired assets of Has acquired 26% stake in
₹ ₹ ₹
Advisor to Advisor to Advisor to the Advisor to
Highlighted deals
VKL Blue Foods VKL Eastern in spices &
Apr 2013 Dec 2011 Oct 2011 Jul 2010 seasonings
Closed 7 deals in the Spices & Seasonings segment; Strong relationships & deep
understanding of the industry + value drivers
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Banking transactions Banking transactions
• Worked with Accenture Management consulting prior • Worked with Rothschild prior to Avendus
to Avendus
• MBA from IIM Calcutta
• MBA from S.P Jain Institute of Management Research
& C.A.
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• 12+ years of experience in executing Investment • 13+ years of experience in executing Investment
Banking transactions Banking transactions
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Brothers prior to Avendus Brothers prior to Avendus
• MBA from IIM Indore • MBA from ISB
Note: CFB (Consumer, Financial Services & Business Services) Vertical which is one of the 6 Investment Banking Verticals within Avendus.
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