Sustained weakness in auto OEM demand
Auto OEM segment declined sharply in Q2 due to high channel inventories; recovery depends on festive season sales sustaining.
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Auto OEM segment declined sharply in Q2 due to high channel inventories; recovery depends on festive season sales sustaining.
Telecom demand is shifting from lead-acid to lithium-ion, which could structurally reduce lead-acid battery sales in this segment.
Global lithium prices are volatile and under pressure from Chinese oversupply, potentially impacting profitability of the new cell business.
Other expenses grew 11% YoY in Q2, exceeding revenue growth, partly due to fixed-cost under-absorption; may persist if top-line remains weak.