Continued Chinese dumping in salicylic acid
Chinese dumping persists, pressuring realizations. Management plans to file anti-dumping application by April 2026, but relief may take 6-8 months.
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Chinese dumping persists, pressuring realizations. Management plans to file anti-dumping application by April 2026, but relief may take 6-8 months.
Salicylic acid plant ramp-up slower than expected due to technology changes and quality parameter adjustments, delaying profitability.
Weaker antibiotic demand reduced overall market pool, leading to lower capacity utilization and margin pressure. Management noted this as a key headwind.
Analyst raised concern about continued high capex (₹150-200 Cr/year) while new plants are still scaling up. Management defended citing smooth Sikar ramp-up and need for oncology investment.