Steel price volatility and margin pressure
Sharp correction in hot-rolled coil prices due to cheap imports impacted spreads and profitability in Q3. Although safeguard duty has been imposed, any reversal or further volatility could hurt margins.
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Sharp correction in hot-rolled coil prices due to cheap imports impacted spreads and profitability in Q3. Although safeguard duty has been imposed, any reversal or further volatility could hurt margins.
An analyst raised concern that peers are also ramping up capacity, which could create excess capacity and make volume growth difficult. Management expressed confidence but acknowledged the risk.
Demand is heavily reliant on government infrastructure projects and private sector investments. Any slowdown in spending could impact order inflows and volume growth.
The company is undertaking significant capex to double capacity. Delays in commissioning or cost overruns could strain finances and delay expected benefits.