>INDIA FMCG SECTOR QUARTER SECOND FY 2012 PREVIEW

We expect the Indian FMCG sector to report strong revenue growth earnings growth for Q2FY12. Although revenue growth for Q2FY12 will be slower than Q1FY12, earnings growth is likely to improve. We believe that HUL's results will be a critical indicator of the demand scenario in India. The following will be the key themes for Q2FY12:

• Revenue growth will see a higher pricing component than volume, but volume growth will continue to remain critical.

• Gross profit growth to pick up and outpace volume growth.

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