Turmoil in Nigeria looms over Indian pharma, auto firms
Business Standard|March 04, 2023
Exports of Indian automotive, pharmaceutical, and consumer goods companies are likely to be impacted in the near-term by the political uncertainty, demonetisation, and poor economic growth in Nigeria.
SOHINI DAS & SHARLEEN D'SOUZA
Turmoil in Nigeria looms over Indian pharma, auto firms

Among the factors affecting the outlook for Indian firms is the contested result of the presidential elections in Nigeria, won by Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which the Opposition has threatened to challenge in court. Apart from that, there is the Nigerian central bank's October 2022 decision to demonetise 200, 500, and 1,000-naira notes, which was implemented in February.

On Friday, Nigeria's Supreme Court ordered the central bank to extend until December 31 the use of old banknotes, whose withdrawal from circulation became an election issue after it caused cash shortages, widespread hardship and anger.

Nigeria is a major export destination for India's two-wheeler makers. Analysts at IIFL Securities said that while two-wheeler exports have been weak for some time, the elections in Nigeria may have magnified the impact in January-February this year. However, this may improve from April-May.

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