Madhusudanmasala · Material risks, their source context, and severity in the latest available quarter.
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Management acknowledged Phase 2 (12,000-18,000 MT capacity for CTC and grocery products) timeline depends on Phase 1 operationalization and viability assessment. No final capex figure or funding plan (50% debt assumed) has been decided.
Despite current inflationary environment with chilli, turmeric, coriander prices up ₹20-70/kg in Q3, management noted these are returning to post-COVID price levels. If harvest improves or demand softens, margins could compress as finished goods prices track commodity fluctuations with 15-day lag.
Company maintains 50-60% of inventory from season procurement to hedge commodity price risk. With new regions and higher volumes, working capital requirements for inventory will increase, though new markets operate on super stock model with advance payments.
Analyst raised concern about potential EPS dilution from Phase 2 capex. Management clarified that if 50% debt is taken, no additional capital raise needed. However, pending promoter warrant conversion at ₹181/share will bring in fresh equity capital.
