Auto Demand Strong but OEM Margins Under Pressure Until H2 FY27: Report
India's auto industry sees healthy demand, but OEM margins face pressure in H1 FY27. Premium segment resilient, mass market may slow. Exports set to recover.
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India's auto industry sees healthy demand, but OEM margins face pressure in H1 FY27. Premium segment resilient, mass market may slow. Exports set to recover.
Mahindra EV registrations nearly double in Q1 FY27, narrowing the gap with Tata Motors, while Hyundai's EV sales drop 35%.
Maruti Suzuki sells 200,390 units, Mahindra & Mahindra reports 37% growth in June sales, driven by strong domestic demand and export momentum.
Yes Securities report predicts double-digit retail growth for two-wheelers and passenger vehicles in June 2026, driven by post-Adhik Maas rebound and new launches.
Tata Motors announces up to 2.5% price hike on commercial vehicles from July 1 to offset rising commodity costs and input expenses.
MINI launches 'Made in India' Countryman C SUV at Rs 47.50 lakh. Features 1.5L engine, 156 hp, ADAS, and 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating.
India's auto sales hit a record high in May, with passenger vehicles surging 27% and two-wheelers crossing 19 lakh units, driven by demand and policy support.
Indian auto industry sees record May retail sales of 25.31 lakh units, 9.55% YoY growth. Passenger vehicles surge 23.25%, EVs gain share.
Kotak Institutional Equities says auto demand to remain steady, but rising raw material costs may squeeze margins in H1 FY27. Key insights from the report.
Force Motors shares fell nearly 6% after reporting a 15.35% YoY decline in May sales. Domestic sales hit 18-month low, dragging stock down 10% in a week.
Hyundai Motor India and Mahindra & Mahindra report healthy sales growth in May, with domestic demand for SUVs and utility vehicles driving momentum despite supply chain challenges.
Nuvama forecasts 8% CAGR for PVs, 6% for 2Ws in FY26-28. May 2026 sees broad-based wholesale growth driven by affordability, weddings, and new products.
Hyundai Motor India announces car price hike up to Rs 12,800 from June 1 due to rising input costs and commodity prices. Check details here.
Maruti Suzuki commences commercial production at its second Kharkhoda plant, boosting total capacity to 5 lakh units annually, with plans for 10 lakh units.
Passenger vehicle sales hit a record 4.37 lakh units in April 2026, with 25.4% growth. Two-wheeler and three-wheeler sales also surged, says SIAM.
Passenger vehicle sales in India rose 25.4% to 437,312 units in April 2026, with two-wheelers up 28.4%. SIAM reports record growth.
Maruti Suzuki selects 6 startups under its 10th accelerator cohort to boost automation, customer experience, and efficiency with AI-driven solutions.
Mahindra & Mahindra reports 12.6% sales growth in April 2026, driven by electric SUV sales doubling to 6,023 units and strong demand for XUV7XO, Scorpio, and Bolero.
Auto demand upcycle to persist for 2-3 quarters, with strong growth through CY26. Key players like Tata Motors, Maruti Suzuki lead PV growth; 2Ws and tractors also surge.
Tata Motors reported 31.1% YoY growth in passenger vehicle sales to 59,701 units in April, overtaking M&M. EV sales surged 72.1% to 9,150 units.