Tariff uncertainty impacting footwear H2
Management has no visibility on footwear order book for H2 FY26 due to global tariff situation, which could affect 10% of revenue.
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Hindustan Foods · risk themes across the available quarters.
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Risks carried through the record.
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Seasonal demand disruption from unseasonal rains
Unseasonal rains impacted ice cream and beverage demand in Q1, and similar weather events could recur.
Competitive pressure in contract manufacturing
Management acknowledged increasing competition in contract manufacturing, though diversified portfolio mitigates risk.
GST duty inversion impact on working capital
GST reduction in ice cream, bottled water, and foods has caused duty inversion, increasing working capital requirements. Management is discussing conversion-based models with customers to mitigate.
Slow export traction in shoes and OTC pharma
Export business in shoes and OTC pharma has long lead times (6-8 months) due to fashion cycles and regulatory approvals, delaying revenue contribution.
Revenue recognition changes from GST model shift
If conversion-based models are adopted, reported revenues will decrease while margins appear optically higher, potentially confusing investors.
Asset ramp-up delays impacting ROCE
Newly commissioned assets like Panipat may take until FY28 to reach normalized utilization, delaying ROCE improvement.