Blip in EPC revenue due to GST transition Techno Electric (TEEC)'s 2QFY18 results missed our expectations. While we were negatively surprised by the magnitude of the decline in EPC segment sales (down 32% YoY), management highlighted that revenue booking had been deliberately slowed down after GST implementation, as it awaited clarity on tax rates, besides facing a few transitionary issues. The sales decline in the wind energy segment was along expected lines due to sale of 33MW capacity in Jan'17. However, operating margins were stable despite a sharp fall in sales, due to a favourable execution mix and tight controls on fixed overheads. Given the...