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Tata Motors sees CV industry growth at over 30% next fiscal

Homegrown auto major Tata Motors expects the commercial vehicles industry to grow over 30 per cent in the next fiscal on the back of cyclical demand uptick and overall recovery of economic activity, according to a top company official. The company, which on Thursday launched its latest range of intermediate and light commercial trucks (I&LCV) - the Ultra Sleek T-Series with price starting from Rs 13.99 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), is also seeking to cash in on the return of demand and enhance its market share in the segment. "One can now say that the economic recovery is well and truly in place and we see the last quarter GDP growth has been positive. The same thing is expected this year. Next year also both the government and RBI have given projections that the GDP should grow in double digits," Tata Motors President Commercial Vehicle Business Unit, Girish Wagh told reporters in a virtual conference. He further said, the commercial vehicles (CV) industry is very closely linked to ..

Auto sales stay in the fast lane in February, but industry cautious

Automakers say further hike in fuel prices could dent consumer sentiment

Luxury carmakers rev up in India, plan over 50 new models after Covid pain

With over 50 new launches this year, super-premium marques are taking a calculated bet on the Indian market that touched a decadal low in 2020

Second-hand car business on high speed in India amid Covid-19 pandemic

The pandemic has accelerated the second-hand car business to the point of a demand-supply imbalance

Sustainability vs profitability: Auto companies walking a tightrope

Prices of key commodities, including steel, rubber, rhodium and platinum have seen a jump. Passing on the full cost increase may not be prudent as it may dissuade buyers

Demand, dip in market share, profit margin weigh on Maruti Suzuki

Valuations factor in the volume rebound, leaving little upside from the current levels

Auto manufacturers stare at supply outages amid shortage of semi-conductors

Mahindra and Mahindra is one of the firms that Bosch counts as a key customer. In a late evening notification to the stock exchange

Fitch now expects lower GDP contraction in India at 9.4% for FY21

Says Covid vaccines aren't likely to reach majority even in a year, Cautions against weak balance sheets, challenges in financial sector

Tata Motors, M&M stocks see significant gains on improved demand outlook

While M&M closed at Rs 705.6 a piece, up 10.8 per cent - the highest in 18 months, Tata Motors' shares ended at Rs 173.6, a piece up 9.8 per cent-the highest in 33 months

Auto firms welcome PLI scheme as sector gets lion's share of incentives

Rs 57,000 cr provided to auto components and automobiles, as compared to other sectors like advanced cell chemistry battery, pharma, food products, and white goods

Toyota profit forecast more than doubles amid China pandemic rebound

Toyota more than doubled its full-year operating profit forecast, as vehicle sales rebound in China from a pandemic squeeze earlier this year that contributed to a 24% slide in second-quarter earnings

Apollo Tyres: Investors should consider stock if volume growth sustains

Margin gains, however, depend on a hike in prices

Auto firms buoyed by festive sales, unsure of sustained demand after Diwali

Dealerships have asked manufacturers to be cautious, warning that over-stocking will hit their margins in case sales soften

Maruti, Hyundai, Tata Motors witness brisk sales during Navratri period

Leading carmakers Maruti Suzuki India, Hyundai and Tata Motors saw better retail sales during the Navratri period this year as compared with last year with pent up demand of last few months aiding the brisk offtake. Kia Motors, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, Mahindra & Mahindra and Honda Cars India also witnessed robust sales during the ten-day period (including Dussehra) which is considered auspicious for buying new things and property. The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) reported around 27 per cent increase in retail sales at close to 96,700 units during the Navratri period thisyear. "Our total retail sales were in the range of 96,700 units this year which is more than last year, MSI Executive Director for Sales and Marketing Shashank Srivastava said when asked about sales during the Navratri period. The auto major had retailed around 76,000 units in the same period last year. Similarly, Hyundai Motor India said it retailed 26,068 units during the period, an ...

Pent-up demand, rural growth bring Maruti Suzuki back in recovery lane

The company remains cautious on full-fledged recovery, given concerns over a second wave of Covid-19

Global demand uncertainty to continue to weigh on Tata Motors: Moody's

Brexit an added worry for wholly-owned subsidiary JLR

Auto shares trade firm in a weak market; Hero MotoCorp hits 52-week high

Analysts at Emkay Global believe that the recent recovery volumes will manifest into a powerful cyclical rally across segments for automobile companies

Auto demand back to pre-Covid levels across segments: HDFC Securities

Automobile demand has reached the pre-Covid levels across the sectors, including two-wheelers, passenger cars and tractor segments, HDFC Securities said in a report

Auto component firms see capacity utilisation doubling to 60-95% levels

Most players expect strong demand during 45 day festive period, but tread cautiously as trend may not sustain later; Icra sees very few players going for debt recast

Harley fails, Hyundai triumphs: India's auto market is unlike any other

The problems: taxation system favours smaller cars, expat CEOs don't always understand business landscape