Ethanol allocation uncertainty
Lower ethanol allocations from OMCs forced diversion to ENA/SDS, which have lower and more volatile margins.
Bcl Industries · risk themes across the available quarters.
Bear-case history
Lower ethanol allocations from OMCs forced diversion to ENA/SDS, which have lower and more volatile margins.
Raw material price fluctuations (e.g., grains) cannot be fully passed through in ethanol contracts, squeezing margins.
Biodiesel plant remains idle due to lack of pricing policy or mandate from OMCs, despite rising crude prices.
Planned sale of 80-acre land parcel for ~₹30 crore may face delays or lower realization, impacting cash flow.