Stainless steel import window pressure
Government opened a 3-month window (October-December) allowing clearance of pending stainless steel imports, creating 2-3% pricing impact. This temporary measure could suppress domestic pricing and margins.
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Government opened a 3-month window (October-December) allowing clearance of pending stainless steel imports, creating 2-3% pricing impact. This temporary measure could suppress domestic pricing and margins.
HR coil prices declined ~6% in Q3 vs Q2, but finished product prices adjusted immediately while raw material cost benefits will only flow through in Q4, creating a one-quarter lag effect on profitability.
Management expects working capital days to increase from current 20-30 days by 10-15 days initially as stainless steel product acceptance builds in the market, increasing liquidity risk during expansion phase.
A ₹11.5 crore land advance was made during due diligence, but the land was found to be already mortgaged to a financial institution without disclosure. ₹9 crore has been refunded, but ₹2.5 crore balance remains under recovery process; legal case filed against the seller.