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West Asia conflict may dent India Inc profitability by 200 bps: Crisil
A prolonged West Asia conflict poses a risk to India Inc's profitability. Crisil Ratings predicts a significant drop in operating margins due to supply chain issues and rising costs. However, strong company balance sheets are expected to protect overall credi…
Shree Cement profit dips as costs rise and demand outlook weakens
Shree Cement reported an 8% fall in Q4 profit due to rising costs, despite higher revenue and volumes. Elevated fuel expenses and geopolitical risks weighed on margins, while monsoon uncertainty and West Asia tensions pose short-term growth challenges for the…
West Asia conflict disrupts scrap supplies to aluminium producers, raises costs
West Asia conflict disrupts scrap supplies, raising costs for India's aluminium producers and impacting the auto industry.