Q4 election-related sales disruption
Management explicitly flagged that Q4 typically sees muted sales due to massive government mobilization of transport and people during election periods, creating logistical headwinds.
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Management explicitly flagged that Q4 typically sees muted sales due to massive government mobilization of transport and people during election periods, creating logistical headwinds.
Local players have returned over the past year post-COVID. While no major impact visible, management acknowledged this requires continuous monitoring and willingness to take price reductions when price premium exceeds thresholds.
Operating subsidiaries outside India face uncertain political conditions. Excluding Pidilite USA, subsidiaries collectively reported modest sales growth with EBITDA doubling YoY, but international operations remain exposed.
While all VAM currently comes via routes avoiding Red Sea, management acknowledged that geopolitical events impacting other players could eventually impact their supply chain and costs.