Elevated inventory levels due to geopolitical and regulatory issues
Inventory rose ~3x YoY due to UAE shipment delays, BIS compliance stockpiling, and new product minimum stock requirements. Normalization may take 6 months.
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Inventory rose ~3x YoY due to UAE shipment delays, BIS compliance stockpiling, and new product minimum stock requirements. Normalization may take 6 months.
Board approved raising up to ₹500 crore via QIP, primarily for working capital. Analysts questioned necessity given internal cash generation, but management cited growth needs.
New facility only fully commissioned in March 2026; customer approvals for new products took longer than expected, delaying revenue contribution.
Copper and aluminum prices have risen sharply; while 100% pass-through is contractual, there is a quarter lag, impacting margins temporarily.