Weak Q3, lower PVC prices, demand uncertainty are key concerns
While the sector has grown at 10% over the last five years till FY21, it is expected to grow at a faster pace of 12% until FY25
In the past one month, the stock of Astral has rallied 27 per cent, as compared to a 5 per cent rise in the S&P BSE Sensex
Strong demand for plastic pipes, higher value-add mix drive earnings upgrade
Volume recovery and cost rationalisation may offset some of the pressure on margins
The project will be done in two phases, with the first phase of production expected to be operational in late-2022
Players like Finolex Industries, Astral Poly Technik and Supreme Industries set to harvest rich dividend