Operating environment is still volatile, says Tata Consumer chairman

The current operating environment remains volatile, and various factors are driving persistent inflation, which will likely impact demand across categories, N Chandrasekaran, chairman of Tata Consumer Products, told shareholders at the company’s 59th annual general meeting on Monday.

Factors driving inflation as spelt out by the company include geo-political tensions, supply-chain challenges, and demand-supply mismatches in crude oil and several other commodities.

“In this uncertain environment, we will continue to focus on strong execution, maintaining agility and nimbleness to adapt, navigate short-term bumps, and, more importantly, take advantage of opportunities that could arise,” Chandrasekaran said.

While calling out the challenges