Margin Compression from New Facility Ramp-Up
Supa facility saw 50%+ capacity utilization in first 3 months but pushed consolidated utilization down to 68% from 90%+ previously, creating upfront fixed cost burden that will normalize as volumes grow.
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Elevated Working Capital Days vs Peers
Working capital days at 75-80 (vs. peers at 50-60 days) results in higher interest costs. Management targets improvement over 2-year horizon but acknowledged this is not an overnight fix.
Realization Price Discrepancy Questioned
Analyst questioned why KSH's implied realization (~Rs 1,100/kg) appears lower than peers reporting ~Rs 1,300-1,350/kg. Management gave evasive answer citing different LME pricing mechanisms without clear explanation.
US Duty Structure Ambiguity
Post-US trade deal, duty rates are 'work in progress' with conflicting information between 18-25%. India at 20-25% vs China at 34% provides competitive advantage, but final rates remain uncertain.