Margin pressure in MTD persists
Sequential margin decline attributed to operational factors and cost inflation (3-3.5% cost increase). Price revision and localization efforts underway but timeline for margin recovery to 12-14% range not specified.
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Sequential margin decline attributed to operational factors and cost inflation (3-3.5% cost increase). Price revision and localization efforts underway but timeline for margin recovery to 12-14% range not specified.
Management gave vague response on enabling resolution for entering pharma, specialty chemicals, and advanced technology. No timeline, investment size, or strategic rationale provided despite direct analyst questioning.
Cotton spinning margins are good but synthetic fiber producers face margin pressure, which could delay modernization capex decisions affecting order book conversion.
Helium and specialty gas availability was a concern last quarter. While eased, management maintains 4-5 months material pipeline visibility as priority to ensure delivery commitments.