Commodity inflation pressure
Sulfuric acid prices have risen 5x YoY, and lead prices remain volatile due to rupee depreciation. Management expects continued headwinds in H1 FY27.
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Sulfuric acid prices have risen 5x YoY, and lead prices remain volatile due to rupee depreciation. Management expects continued headwinds in H1 FY27.
Exports business declined due to West Asia conflict and global uncertainties, with management expecting these to persist at least in H1 FY27.
Analyst raised concerns about cell yields and pricing vs imports. Management acknowledged yield improvement takes time and current costs are higher than imports, but expects to match landed cost with scale and localisation.
Management noted that without government incentives for local cell manufacturing, investments may not be viable. Policy support is uncertain.