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Material risks this quarter

Karnataka HAM Project Legal/Commercial Dispute

A rival bidder challenged KNR's qualification in court; single bench ruled in favor of the department. KNR received no-blacklist assurance. Government bench hearing scheduled for 12th. Project award remains blocked pending court outcome.

medium

Bari Project LOA Uncertainty

LOA for Bari project (NHAI) has been pending for extended period due to land acquisition issues at CMO level. Management acknowledges both continuation and cancellation are possible, with clarity expected in March 2026.

high

Competitive Intensity Pressuring Margins

Management explicitly stated they may need to dilute margins by 2-3% to remain competitive in NHAI bidding. This represents a structural shift in pricing power, particularly impacting FY27 execution visibility.

medium

Subcontract Model Compresses Margins

₹170 crore of ₹216 crore subcontract expense in Q3 related to irrigation back-to-back projects yielding only 3-4% margins vs company's typical 13-14%. This explains the sharp margin compression to 5.2%.

medium