Pakistan Budget Spurs Cement and Textile Stock Rally, Lifting PSX
Nishat Mills jumped 10% on budget measures that removed customs duties on textile machinery and extended export incentives. The company's export-oriented business stands to gain from improved competitiveness, with analysts forecasting a 30% rise in export revenue.
- ▲ Abolition of import duties on textile machinery
- ▲ Extension of 5% export rebate scheme
- ▼ Cotton price spike due to weather disruptions
- ▼ Softening global demand for textiles
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How does the budget directly help Nishat Mills?
The removal of duties on textile machinery reduces capex costs, while the export rebate scheme directly boosts net profits for the company's export division.
Is Nishat Mills a better bet than other textile stocks?
Its integrated operations from spinning to retail and strong brand presence give it an edge, but high dependence on exports means global demand trends are critical.
What could limit Nishat Mills' upside?
A sharp increase in cotton prices or a recession in key export markets like the EU and US could undermine the projected earnings boost from budget incentives.