ISGEC / bear-case history

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Isgec Heavy Engineering · risk themes across the available quarters.

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Bear-case history

Risks carried through the record.

Commodity price inflation risk on fixed-price contracts

Rising steel, nickel, copper, and aluminum prices could pressure margins on fixed-price orders, though management hedges via back-to-back supplier offers covering ~90% of exposure.

medium

Cavite Biofuel sale uncertainty

The sale of the Philippines subsidiary fell through as the buyer failed to pay; the asset remains classified as held for sale with ₹1,098 crore investment, and management was evasive about new buyers.

high

Execution risk on large capex plans

Multiple capex projects totaling ~₹350 crore with timelines extending to 2028 may face delays or cost overruns, impacting expected revenue additions.

medium

FGD project retention money recovery

About ₹250 crore of retention money is expected in Q4, but ₹100 crore may spill over; delays could strain working capital.

low