US tariff uncertainty and margin compression
Section 232 tariffs (50% on metals) and reciprocal tariffs create cost disadvantages vs. Middle East/UK competitors; new orders are at lower margins.
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Metal price spike delaying orders
Sharp rise in aluminum and copper prices has caused customers to postpone orders globally, impacting near-term order inflow.
Domestic transmission line execution lag
Transmission line additions in H1 FY26 were only 39% of target, and right-of-way issues continue to hamper execution.
Q3 revenue and profitability pressure
Management acknowledged Q3 will see lower US billing and margins due to the order pause and metal price disruption.
US tariff impact on export margins
Sustained 50% tariff under Section 232 continues to pressure US export margins; management had to reduce prices to secure orders, impacting profitability.
Commodity price volatility delaying customer deliveries
Rising aluminum and copper prices may cause customers to postpone deliveries, affecting volume execution in Q4 and beyond.
Chinese competition in non-US export markets
Increased Chinese competition in geographies outside the US impacted conductor volumes, as noted in the press release.
Transformer bushing shortage delaying transmission projects
Shortage of bushings is delaying transformer deliveries and substation work, which in turn delays transmission line execution and conductor demand.
Middle East supply chain disruption
War in the Middle East has caused refinery supply cuts, freight spikes, and project delays, impacting oil division volumes and margins in the near term.
Elevated metal prices and freight costs
Sharp increases in aluminum, copper, and polymer prices, along with higher freight and war premiums, are causing customers to postpone orders and deliveries.
Increased domestic competition in cables
New entrants like UltraTech and Adani are investing in wire and cable capacity, potentially pressuring margins in the building wire segment, though management sees limited impact on specialty cables.
US tariff uncertainty and Chinese competition
While Section 232 tariffs have stabilized, any further changes could affect competitiveness; Chinese dumping remains a threat in certain markets.