Polymer price volatility impacting value growth
Sharp decline in PVC and CPVC prices led to lower revenue growth despite strong volumes; further volatility could delay margin recovery.
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Sharp decline in PVC and CPVC prices led to lower revenue growth despite strong volumes; further volatility could delay margin recovery.
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Management expects breakeven in 1-2 quarters but project cycles are lengthy (18 months); losses may persist longer.
Analyst raised concern about Grasim-Lubrizol CPVC plant potentially giving price advantage to competitors; management downplayed but acknowledged risk.