Rising metal prices may pressure margins from Q2
Management noted that metal prices have started hardening, which will negatively impact tractor margins from Q2 onwards, though the impact is expected to be less than 1%.
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Adverse regional mix continues to hurt market share
Analyst raised concern about market share decline despite new products; management attributed it to industry swing away from Escorts' strong regions, which may persist.
UP greenfield plant delayed by ~6 months due to land acquisition
Management disclosed that land acquisition from farmers has been delayed by the UP government, pushing construction start to next fiscal year.
Construction equipment margin recovery uncertain
CE margins fell sharply to 5.8% due to emission norm transition; management expects recovery in H2 but did not provide specific targets.