ASHOKA / bear-case history

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Ashoka Buildcon · risk themes across the available quarters.

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Bear-case history

Risks carried through the record.

Project Execution Delay - Bodh Gaya

Bodh Gaya highway appointed date pushed to first week of October with only 15% work expected in FY27, potentially impacting revenue recognition and margin recovery timeline.

medium

Working Capital Pressure in Power T&D

Collections in power transmission and distribution segment have been delayed, with approximately 250 crore infused in Q1 for new project mobilization. Working capital expected to normalize by year-end but creates near-term cash flow risk.

medium

HAM Monetization Timeline Slippage

Sale of 6 HAM assets originally planned for Q1/Q3 has been revised to Q2/Q4 with compliance-related delays. Small holdbacks of 30-40 crore possible. Total expected realization 1,150 crore may face further execution risk.

medium

Competitive Intensity in Highway Bidding

NHAI moving to larger size packages may concentrate competition among quality players but could also pressure margins. International expansion may carry execution and currency risk not yet quantified.

low

Project execution delays due to land acquisition and forest clearances

Two Maharashtra projects are stalled pending forest and land clearances, with potential start pushed to December or March.

high

Slower-than-expected HAM asset monetization

Monetization of four HAM assets by March and two by June may slip if approvals or investor due diligence are delayed.

medium

Contingent consideration from asset sales may be lower

The ₹700 crore contingent consideration from BOT asset sales could be reduced to ~₹500 crore due to NHI claim uncertainties.

medium

Revenue concentration risk from project cancellations

One MSRDC project (₹279 crore) was cancelled due to scope changes; similar issues could affect other packages.

medium