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.
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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.