LG Electronics India · Material risks, their source context, and severity in the latest available quarter.
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Rising copper and aluminum prices continue to pressure margins. Combined with 7-10% price hikes required for new B-star ACs, there is risk of demand destruction if price increases are not fully absorbed by GST relief.
Working capital increased 39% YoY to INR 11.3 billion, driven by incremental compressor inventory for summer season with new B-norms and extended payment terms to trade partners. This creates inventory risk if summer demand disappoints or B-norm transition is slower than expected.
Analyst questioned sharp TV margin decline Y-o-Y and sequentially despite GST rate cut benefit. Management attributed pressure to chip and panel price inflation but declined to disclose import cost as percentage of BOM, limiting visibility into recovery timeline.
E-waste recycling target increased to 70% for FY26-27 (from 60%) and 80% from FY28, creating incremental compliance costs. Management quantified incremental impact at 0.15% of revenue, but as volumes grow, this becomes a structural cost headwind.
