Raw Material Cost Inflation Persistence
Despite 7% price increases, material inflation remained at 25% creating margin gap. TiO2 prices stabilizing but starting to rise again while monomer prices easing—volatility makes forecasting difficult.
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Industrial Business Margin Compression
Auto OE PBT margins dropped 119bps to 15.7% and general industrial at 6.9% due to delayed price pass-through in B2B/key account contracts. Q2 typically sees lower margins seasonally.
Urban T1/T2 Demand Slowdown
Management acknowledged T1/T2 urban markets grew slower than T3/T4 rural cities. Despite B2B government expenditure offsetting, sustained urban weakness could impact premiumization strategy.
Decorative Business Kitchens/Bath Underperformance
Kitchen and bath segment revenues were strong but 'bite and bath' (likely bath fixtures/tiling) remained on lower side, creating ongoing tension in home decor profitability. Unorganized sector competition in decor remains intense.