Below-Normal Monsoon Forecast
IMD forecasts southwest monsoon at 92% of long-period average (below normal), with 82% probability of El Niño emergence during May-July. This could significantly impact rabi season recovery and full-year demand.
Sumitomo Chemical India · Material risks, their source context, and severity in the latest available quarter.
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IMD forecasts southwest monsoon at 92% of long-period average (below normal), with 82% probability of El Niño emergence during May-July. This could significantly impact rabi season recovery and full-year demand.
Depreciating rupee, escalating costs across raw materials, packaging materials, solvents, and transportation driven by geopolitical developments. Management has implemented three price increases but sustainability of pass-through remains uncertain.
Global container availability constrained towards end of Q4 and into early FY27, with shipment delays experienced including to Africa. Management characterizes this as episodic and manageable rather than structural.
Net working capital days increased to 103 from 89 days year-over-year due to deliberate inventory buildup ahead of kharif. This represents tied-up capital in a rising cost environment.