Addresses a potential investor concern by explaining the Q4 margin dip was a deliberate, short-term decision to service key clients, not a structural decline in profitability.
“As much as we want to focus on contract manufacturing, there are times when we want to support some key large accounts with materials that don't fall under that bracket. [AND THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED IN Q4, WHERE WE WERE SUPPORTING A FEW LARGE ACCOUNTS WITH HIGH DEMAND BECAUSE THE CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY WAS AT PEAK.] And if you see the absolute number of contract manufacturing sales is the same, but there was an increase in the traded materials. And that's predominantly why, you know, there was a moderate profit that was recorded. But it was more of a strategic decision and not, you know, less demand from any particular high-margin categories.”
— Bhavik Khara – Whole-time Director & CFO
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