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<ul><li>The Indian electric two-wheeler industry has reported a significant decline in sales.</li><li>The decline comes amid an increase in prices due to the end of the FAME <keyword id="20415717" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="subsidy-scheme" source="keywords">subsidy scheme</keyword>.</li><li><keyword id="19897349" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Ola-Electric" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Ola Electric" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Ola Electric">Ola Electric</keyword> has emerged as the market leader with over 50% market share.</li></ul> The sales of electric two-wheelers have come crashing down just a month after<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/indias-electric-two-wheeler-industry-records-highest-ever-monthly-sales-as-fame-subsidy-ends/articleshow/109030516.cms"> recording</a> the best-ever monthly sales numbers in March 2024. This comes amid the end of the <keyword id="21004406" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="FAME-subsidy" source="keywords">FAME subsidy</keyword> scheme which has resulted in an<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/electric-scooters-get-a-price-hike-of-up-to-16000-as-fame-subsidy-ends/slidelist/109136771.cms"> increase in prices</a> of electric scooters. While the boost in sales in March 2024 was fueled by an expected increase in prices and push by companies to sell more scooters before the end of FY, the significant decline might be a concern for EV makers. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Ola Electric grabs over 50% market share" comment="subhead" text="Ola Electric grabs over 50% market share">Ola Electric grabs over 50% market share</cmsannotation> Bhavish Aggarwal-led Ola Electric, which did not announce a price hike despite the reduction in subsidy recorded its highest ever market share at 51%. Ola Electric sold 33,062 vehicles in April 2024, up from 21,882 scooters sold in April 2023. While this is significantly lower than the 50,545 vehicles it sold in March 2024. The company sold 3,26,428 vehicles in FY24 with a market share of 35%. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="TVS Motor comes in second but takes a big hit" comment="subhead" text="TVS Motor comes in second but takes a big hit"><keyword id="19938730" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="TVS-Motor" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="TVS Motor" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="TVS Motor">TVS Motor</keyword> comes in second but takes a big hit</cmsannotation> TVS Motor continued to occupy the second position with 7,653 vehicles sold in April 2024, down from 8,728 vehicles sold in April 2023. The company had increased the prices of its electric scooters by up to ₹6,000 with the end of the FAME subsidy. The company had recorded its best-ever monthly sales of 26,478 vehicles in March 2024. The company sold 1,82,933 electric two-wheelers in FY24 and recorded a market share of 20%. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Bajaj Auto takes the third position" comment="subhead" text="Bajaj Auto takes the third position"><keyword id="19897354" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bajaj-Auto" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Bajaj Auto" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Bajaj Auto">Bajaj Auto</keyword> takes the third position</cmsannotation> Bajaj Auto has taken over the third position from <keyword id="19938729" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Ather-Energy" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Ather Energy" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Ather Energy">Ather Energy</keyword>, recording sales of 7,515 vehicles in April 2024, up from 4,014 vehicles sold in April 2023. The company had announced a price hike of up to ₹12,000 after the end of the FAME subsidy scheme. In March 2024, the company sold 17,933 scooters, taking the total number of scooters sold in FY24 to 1,06,431. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Ather Energy takes a big hit" comment="subhead" text="Ather Energy takes a big hit">Ather Energy takes a big hit</cmsannotation> Ather Energy sold 4,052 vehicles in April 2024, down from 7,746 vehicles sold in April 2023. The company’s month-on-month performance also took a hit due as it increased the prices of its scooters by up to ₹16,000. The company had sold 17,221 vehicles in March 2024, registering its best-ever monthly numbers. The company sold 1,08,870 vehicles in FY24 and recorded a 12% market share. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="EMPS replaces the FAME subsidy scheme" comment="subhead" text="EMPS replaces the FAME subsidy scheme">EMPS replaces the FAME subsidy scheme</cmsannotation> The popular FAME subsidy scheme, which offered subsidies to electric vehicles to boost their adoption has come to an end. This has been replaced by the new Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme (EMPS) 2024, which was announced during the<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/finance/news/interim-budget-2024-speech-updates-and-highlights/articleshow/107313296.cms"> interim budget</a> in February and is valid for four months from April 2024. The EMPS 2024 scheme, which kicked off on April 1, 2024, is valid till July 31, 2024. As part of the scheme, the subsidy on electric two-wheelers has been set at ₹5,000 per kilowatt-hour of battery capacity with a capping of ₹10,000 per vehicle. This is lower than what was earlier offered with the FAME scheme. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/sports/webstories/t20-world-cup-here-are-the-squads-announced-by-major-participating-countries-so-far/slidelist/109787165.cms">T20 World Cup: Here are the squads announced by major participating countries so far</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/april-auto-sales-hyundai-continues-to-hold-the-second-position-as-tata-motors-inches-closer/articleshow/109777834.cms">April auto sales – Hyundai continues to hold the second position as Tata Motors inches closer</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/upcoming-cars-and-two-wheelers-launching-in-india-in-may-2024/slidelist/109723620.cms">Upcoming cars and two-wheelers launching in India in May 2024</a>

Electric two-wheeler sales crater in April 2024 as prices increase amid reduced subsidies

<ul><li>The Indian electric two-wheeler market has recorded a growth of 24% in February 2024.</li><li><keyword id="19897349" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="ola-electric" source="keywords">Ola Electric</keyword> has reported a new monthly high in sales, beating its January 2024 record.</li><li><keyword id="19938730" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="tvs-motor" source="keywords">TVS Motor</keyword> and <keyword id="19897354" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="bajaj-auto" source="keywords">Bajaj Auto</keyword> continue to hold the second and third positions respectively.</li></ul> The electric two-wheeler market in India has reported a year-on-year growth of 24% in February 2024, building up on the good start to the year with a 26% growth<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/ola-electric-continues-to-lead-the-segment-in-electric-scooters-in-january-2024/articleshow/107424791.cms"> reported</a> in January 2024. The electric two-wheeler industry recorded sales of 81,963 vehicles in February 2024, up from 66,053 vehicles sold in February 2023, marking a 24% year-on-year growth. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Ola Electric reports record sales amid discounts" comment="subhead" text="Ola Electric reports record sales amid discounts">Ola Electric reports record sales amid discounts</cmsannotation> Ola Electric reported a record sales of 33,722 electric two-wheelers in February 2024, amid a discount<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/ola-electric-cuts-prices-of-scooters-to-compete-with-ice-two-wheelers/articleshow/107816897.cms"> announced</a> by the company during the month. With this, the company commands a 41% market share of India’s electric two-wheeler market. The company reported a year-on-year growth of 91%, with sales increasing from 17,616 vehicles in February 2023 to 33,722 vehicles in February 2024. “We have seen consistent growth in our registrations and market share, and have firmly maintained our leadership position in the market. Our ever-increasing S1 scooter portfolio along with customers becoming more aware and open to buying quality EVs at more accessible price points being the key factors behind this growth,” said <keyword id="20242932" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="anshul-khandelwal" source="keywords">Anshul Khandelwal</keyword>, chief marketing officer, Ola Electric. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="TVS Motors and Bajaj Auto hold their positions" comment="subhead" text="TVS Motors and Bajaj Auto hold their positions"><keyword id="20326963" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="tvs-motors" source="keywords">TVS Motors</keyword> and Bajaj Auto hold their positions</cmsannotation> TVS Motors has emerged second with a sale of 14,499 vehicles in February 2024, up from 12,568 vehicles sold in February 2023, recording a 15% year-on-year growth. The company currently commands an 18% market share in the Indian electric two-wheeler segment. The company recently announced that it is expanding the sales of its electric two-wheelers to Nepal and Europe, which should further boost its numbers in the coming months. Bajaj Auto reported sales of 11,618 vehicles in February 2024, up from 2,517 vehicles sold in February 2023, recording a 360% increase in sales. The company is a close third with a 14% market share. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Ather reports a slight decline ahead of scooter launch" comment="subhead" text="Ather reports a slight decline ahead of scooter launch">Ather reports a slight decline ahead of scooter launch</cmsannotation> Ather retailed 8,983 electric two-wheelers in February 2024, accounting for a 11% market share in the market. The company reported a month-on-month decline of 4% amid increased competition. The company is expected to launch its family scooter, the <keyword id="20269909" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="rizta" source="keywords">Rizta</keyword> which will take on the TVS iQube and the <keyword id="20016896" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="bajaj-chetak" source="keywords">Bajaj Chetak</keyword> at its Community Event in April. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/passenger-vehicles-record-11-3-growth-in-february-2024-two-wheelers-record-35-growth/articleshow/108204817.cms">Passenger vehicles record 11.3% growth in February 2024, two-wheelers record 35% growth</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/telecom/news/reliance-jio-and-airtel-add-subscribers-as-vis-subscriber-base-continues-to-decline/articleshow/107934565.cms">Reliance Jio and Airtel add subscribers as Vi’s subscriber base continues to decline</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/from-usernames-to-secret-codes-for-locked-chats-here-are-the-upcoming-whatsapp-features/articleshow/107885651.cms">From usernames to secret codes for locked chats, here are the upcoming WhatsApp features</a>

Electric two-wheeler sales grow by 24% in February 2024, Ola Electric leads with over 40% market share

<ul><li><keyword id="6359783" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="bajaj-auto" source="Orion">Bajaj Auto</keyword>’s shares edged lower by 1% on Wednesday even as the Pune-based manufacturer <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/bajaj-auto-q4-net-profit-falls-2-yoy-to-1433-crore/articleshow/99766398.cms">delivered better-than-expected results in Q4</a>.</li><li>Analysts remain divided on the company’s prospects going forward, due to macroeconomic headwinds, rising competition and disruption.</li><li>Bajaj Auto plans to launch an upgrade to its Chetak electric scooter and first electric three-wheelers.</li></ul>Bajaj Auto’s shares headed lower on Wednesday even as the Pune-based manufacturer of popular two-wheelers like <keyword id="76971" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Pulsar" source="Orion">Pulsar</keyword><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/bajaj-auto-q4-net-profit-falls-2-yoy-to-1433-crore/articleshow/99766398.cms"> delivered better-than-expected results in Q4</a>. While the company beat analyst expectations thanks to a richer product mix during the quarter, brokerages point out that uncertainty on exports and concerns of disruption still persist. Bajaj Auto’s shares edged lower on on Wednesday, down by 1%. The company reported a 2% YoY decline in its standalone net profit to ₹1,433 crore. Two-wheeler sales, which constituted nearly 88% of the company’s total volumes, were down by over 10% during FY23, largely due to shrinking exports. Brokerages are divided on the stock despite its strong operating performance. “Post the recent rally, we believe most of the positives are already being factored in at the current market price,” said the analysts at Kotak Institutional Equities. Bajaj Auto’s shares rose 13% in the last one month and over 20% in 2023 so far, outperforming the broader Nifty Auto index which has gained nearly 8% and 2%, respectively. An average of brokerage estimates suggests that there is an upside of a little over 3% over the next 12 months, with an average target price of ₹4,443, as compared to the current market price of ₹4,306 per share. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Exports to recover in FY24, but that will shrink margins" comment="subhead" text="Exports to recover in FY24, but that will shrink margins">Exports to recover in FY24, but that will shrink margins</cmsannotation> Declining exports have been a major pain point for Bajaj Auto in FY23. The share of exports in its total volumes declined to 46% in FY23 from 58% in FY22. This was in large part due to demonetization in Nigeria, which is Bajaj Auto’s key market. Demonetization led to limited availability of US dollars and in conjunction with inflation, it limited exports. Management commentary in Q4 underlined that the exports have bottomed out and a recovery is expected in FY24, but brokerages say that this is contingent upon the availability of US dollar improving. A downside of exports recovering is a decline in margins owing to the lower average selling price of vehicles in Africa. “We do not expect the current profitability to sustain as we expect demand from African geography (lower average selling prices) to recover from the second half of FY24 onwards,” the Kotak report added. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Ripe for disruption from electrification" comment="subhead" text="Ripe for disruption from electrification">Ripe for disruption from electrification</cmsannotation> A richer product mix aided Bajaj Auto’s margins in the March quarter – its operating margins rose 220 basis points YoY to 19.3%. However, analysts underscore a key emerging concern – disruption from electrification. “A large part of its India profit pool of premium motorcycles and three-wheelers is vulnerable to possible disruption from electrification,” said the analysts at Motilal Oswal. Bajaj Auto sold over 5,500 units of its Chetak electric scooter in March 2023 while its peers — Ather, TVS and Ola Electric sold between 12,000, 15,000 and 21,000 electric scooters, respectively. The company plans to catch up by ramping up its manufacturing capacity to 10,000 units from June this year, but even at those levels, its peers are still ahead. The company also said that an upgrade to its Chetak electric scooter is in the works. Three-wheelers, which accounted for nearly 12% of the company’s total volumes, is another segment where Bajaj Auto is lagging behind its rivals Mahindra and Kinetic, among others, who already have their vehicles on sale. Bajaj Auto said it will launch its own electric three-wheelers in the coming days. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Analysts divided, upside limited" comment="subhead" text="Analysts divided, upside limited">Analysts divided, upside limited</cmsannotation> Analysts are divided on the company’s prospects going forward. Bajaj Auto is guarding its margins with price hikes and a better product mix. But, headwinds like elevated commodity costs could limit its scope. “At current valuation, most positives are priced in, leaving limited upside,” said the analysts at Reliance Securities, downgrading the company from ‘buy’ to ‘hold’. All in all, Bajaj Auto has a few challenges on hand which includes heightened competition in the budget two-wheeler segment, disruption concerns in the high-margin premium motorcycles and three-wheeler segments, and uncertainty in its export markets. <div type="javascript" title="Custom" contenttype="Text"><cdata><![CDATA[]]></cdata></div> SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/personal-finance/news/what-type-of-documents-require-for-the-return-filing-in-fy-2022-23/articleshow/99764857.cms">Your comprehensive document checklist for income tax return filing</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/bajaj-auto-q4-net-profit-falls-2-yoy-to-1433-crore/articleshow/99766398.cms">Bajaj Auto Q4 net profit falls 2% YoY to ₹1,433 crore</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/finance/banks/news/indusind-bank-likely-candidate-for-rerating-after-q4-profit-surge-of-46/articleshow/99756150.cms">IndusInd Bank likely candidate for rerating after Q4 profit surge of 46%</a>

Bajaj Auto rides on richer product mix in Q4, but export and disruption concerns persist

<ul><li><keyword id="6359783" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bajaj-Auto" source="Orion">Bajaj Auto</keyword>’s Q4 standalone net profit fell to ₹1,433 crore, down by nearly 2% YoY. </li><li>Rising input costs and shrinking exports ate into the two-wheeler maker's volumes as well as bottomline. </li><li>During FY23, Bajaj Auto’s exports fell by a massive 25.5% due to sluggishness in key foreign markets. </li></ul>Bajaj Auto’s Q4 standalone net profit fell to ₹1,433 crore, down by nearly 2% YoY. Rising input costs and shrinking exports ate into the two-wheeler maker's volumes as well as bottomline, even as the company’s topline expanded by 12% to ₹8,905 crore during the quarter. For the full FY23, Bajaj Auto’s revenue rose 9.9% YoY to ₹36,428 crore over the previous year, while its net profit rose 12% to ₹5,628 crore during the same period. Stress of rising input costs in FY23 was clearly visible – the company’s input costs rose by nearly 9% to ₹24,073 crore, eating into its profits. Despite the quarterly decline in revenue, Bajaj Auto still managed to beat analyst expectations. ICICI Direct had forecast a revenue of ₹8,526 crore, while Bajaj Auto exceeded it with a revenue of ₹8,905 crore. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Domestic sales cushion the blow from weakness in exports" comment="subhead" text="Domestic sales cushion the blow from weakness in exports">Domestic sales cushion the blow from weakness in exports</cmsannotation> On the two-wheeler front, which constituted nearly 88% of Bajaj Auto’s total volumes, the company witnessed a major decline in its exports. During FY23, Bajaj Auto’s exports fell by a massive 25.5% due to sluggishness in key foreign markets. Domestic sales rose by 10%, somewhat cushioning the blow from the weakness in exports. <table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Particulars </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">FY23 volume </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">FY22 volume </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Change </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Domestic </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">18,05,883 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">16,41,084 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">10% </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Exports </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">16,36,956 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">21,95,772 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">-25.5% </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Total </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">34,42,839 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">38,36,856 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">-10.3% </td></tr></tbody></table> Source: Company reports “Sustained momentum on the domestic front led to strong double digit revenue growth, which more than made up for the setback on exports arising from sluggish markets,” the company said in its exchange filing. The company added that overseas markets were “particularly challenging” for most of FY23. On a positive note, quarterly commercial vehicle sales in the domestic market crossed the 1 lakh mark for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic. Here’s Bajaj Auto’s Q4 and FY23 in numbers <table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Particulars </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">FY23 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">FY22 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Q4 FY23 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Q4 FY22 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Revenue </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹36,428 crore </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹33,145 crore </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹8,905 crore </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹9,315 crore </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Net profit </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹5,628 crore </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹5,019 crore </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹1,433 crore </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹1,492 crore </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Net margin </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">15.5% </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">15.1% </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">16.1% </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">16% </td></tr></tbody></table> Source: Company reports The company declared a dividend of ₹140 per share, with the record date set as June 30, 2023, and the payment date set as July 28, 2023. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Expanding electric vehicle footprint with Chetak and Yulu" comment="subhead" text="Expanding electric vehicle footprint with Chetak and Yulu">Expanding electric vehicle footprint with Chetak and Yulu</cmsannotation> Although it was late to the electric vehicle party, Bajaj Auto underlined its efforts to expand its presence in this segment. The company stated that its Chetak electric two-wheeler sales hit a volume of over 5,500 units in March. “The progress of various initiatives and a secure outlook has allowed for the expansion of the exclusive store network that now stands at 105 dealerships and 42 experience centres across 84 cities, with further scale up well underway,” the company said. It also partnered with the Bengaluru-headquartered Yulu to launch a new electric two-wheeler platform. During Q4, Bajaj and Yulu unveiled two new electric vehicles, the Miracle GR and DeX GR. 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Bajaj Auto Q4 net profit falls 2% YoY to ₹1,433 crore

<ul><li>TVS Motor’s standalone net profit jumped 49% to ₹410 crore in March quarter from ₹274 crore during the same period last year on the back of strong sales.</li><li>Meanwhile, its revenue from operations in the quarter grew 19% at ₹6,605 crore as compared to ₹5,530 crore last year.</li><li>Overall TVS Motor sold 8.68 lakh units in the March quarter as against 8.56 lakh units during the same period last year including two-wheeler, three-wheeler sales and exports. </li></ul>TVS Motor’s standalone net profit jumped 49% to ₹410 crore in March quarter from ₹275 crore during the same period last year on the back of strong sales. Meanwhile, its revenue from operations in the quarter grew 19% at ₹6,605 crore as compared to ₹5,530 crore last year. It has performed better than its peer Bajaj Auto whose Q4 standalone net profit fell 2% on year to ₹1,433 crore. Despite the quarterly decline in revenue, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/bajaj-auto-q4-net-profit-falls-2-yoy-to-1433-crore/articleshow/99766398.cms">Bajaj Auto still managed to beat analyst expectations. </a> Meanwhile, India’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/hero-motocorp-q4-net-profit-beats-estimates-rises-37-yoy-to-859-crore/articleshow/99989966.cms">Hero MotoCorp also delivered a strong March quarter </a>earnings performance beating analyst <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/earnings/hero-motocorp-q4-results-pat-beats-estimates-jumps-37-yoy-to-rs-859-cr-revenue-up-12/videoshow/99989882.cms">estimates</a>. It reported a 37% YoY rise in standalone net profit to ₹859 crore in Q4, aided by price hikes, cost cutting and improved product mix. The company posted a 17% growth in its FY23 net profit, which rose to ₹2,911 crore. TVS’ operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) margin grew marginally at 10.3% in Q4 as against 10.1% during Q4 of last year. For the financial year ended 2023, net profit grew 67% to ₹1,491 crore as compared to ₹894 crore in last fiscal. Revenue from operations grew by 27% to ₹26,378 crore from ₹20,791 crore last year. <table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none; table-layout: fixed; width: 468pt;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Particulars </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">FY23 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">FY22 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Q4 FY23 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Q4 FY22 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Revenue </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹26,378 crore </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹20,791 crore </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹6,605 crore </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹5,530 crore </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Net profit </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹1,491 crore </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹894 crore </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹410 crore </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹274 crore </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Net margin </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">5.7% </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">4.3% </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">6.2% </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">5% </td></tr></tbody></table>Source: Company reports Overall TVS Motor sold 8.68 lakh units in the March quarter as against 8.56 lakh units during the same period last year including two-wheeler, three-wheeler sales and exports. Its motorcycle sales fell to 3.89 lakh units in the quarter as against 4.42 lakh units last year. Scooter sales for the quarter grew by 30% registering 3.40 lakh units as against 2.62 lakh units last year. Electric vehicles registered sales of 43,000 units in the quarter ended March 2023 as against 6,000 units during the quarter ended March 2022. Three-wheeler sales for the quarter under review is 29,000 units as against 42,000 units last year. Shares of the company ended 1.97% higher at ₹1,180 apiece on Thursday, ahead of the earnings announcement. 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TVS Motor’s Q4 net profit jumps 49% on year to ₹410 crore

<ul><li>Lava has launched the Agni 3 5G mid-range smartphone in India.</li><li>The <keyword id="23425947" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Lava-Agni-3-5G" source="keywords">Lava Agni 3 5G</keyword> is priced starting at ₹20,999 in India and comes in two variants.</li><li>The Lava Agni 3 5G features a secondary mini display at the back and comes with an action button.</li></ul> Indian mobile manufacturer Lava today announced the launch of the Agni 3 5G, the company’s latest mid-range smartphone in its Agni series. The device comes with many standout features such as a secondary display, an action button and more. The Agni 3 5G has been launched as the most affordable device to feature a secondary display. In addition to this, the device also features an action key, that allows you to perform actions such as switching between silent and ringing modes, taking selfies, controlling music and more. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="113925972" title="September Auto sales – Automakers report a decline, Mahindra and Mahindra overtakes Tata Motors" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> As part of the company’s Agni Mitra service, the company will offer a free replacement at home for Agni 3 users during the one year warranty period. <h2>Lava Agni 3 5G price and availability</h2>The Lava Agni 3 5G is priced starting at ₹20,999 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant without a charger, ₹22,999 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant with a charger and ₹24,999 for the 8GB RAM + 256GB RAM storage variant. The smartphone is available for pre-order on Amazon and will go on sale from October 9. The device comes in Pristine Glass and Heather Glass colour options. <h2>Lava Agni 3 5G specifications</h2>The Lava Agni 3 5G runs on Android 14 out of the box. The company has said that the device will get three years of Android updates and four years of security updates. The Lava Agni 3 5G features a 6.78-inch 1.5K 3D curved AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1200 nits of peak brightness. It comes with a secondary 1.74-inch AMOLED display at the back that can be used to quickly respond to messages, view notifications, take selfies with the rear camera and more. The Lava Agni 3 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300X chipset. It comes in two variants – 8GB RAM + 128GB internal storage and 8GB RAM + 256GB internal storage. Coming to the camera department, the Lava Agni 3 5G features a triple camera setup at the back consisting of a 50MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera and an 8MP telephoto camera. On the front, the device sports a 16MP selfie camera. The Lava Agni 3 5G is powered by a 5,000mAh battery with 66W fast charging support. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/ola-electric-continues-to-lose-market-share-as-bajaj-auto-and-tvs-motor-gain/articleshow/113900252.cms">Ola Electric continues to lose market share as Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor gain</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/webstories/upcoming-smartphones-launching-in-india-in-october-2024/slidelist/113804125.cms">Upcoming smartphones launching in India in October 2024</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/kia-ev9-electric-suv-launched-in-india-at-1-3-crore/slidelist/113906569.cms">Kia EV9 electric SUV launched in India at ₹1.3 crore</a>

Lava Agni 3 5G with dual display launched in India starting at ₹20,999

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 19 (ANI): Stock indices opened on a positive note in the start of the trading week, indicating a surge towards the positive trajectory. The Sensex opened 73.11 points up at 72,517.06, while the <keyword id="19896381" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="nifty" source="keywords">Nifty</keyword> began 42.50 points higher at 22,082.55. Among the Nifty companies, 38 witnessed advances while 11 experienced declines in the opening session. The opening session saw notable performances from several companies. Wipro, SBO Life, M&amp;M, AdPorts, and Baja-Auto emerged as the top gainers, showcasing strong upward momentum. On the other hand, <keyword id="19950209" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="power-grid" source="keywords">Power Grid</keyword>, Britannia, SBI, <keyword id="19936674" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="reliance" source="keywords">Reliance</keyword>, and NTPC faced losses, positioning them as the top losers in the initial trading hours. The domestic equity indices are anticipated to embark on a cautiously optimistic trajectory, influenced by mixed signals from global markets. Last week, Asian markets demonstrated a mixed performance, while US stocks closed lower amidst fading expectations for immediate interest rate cuts by the <keyword id="19901377" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="us-federal-reserve" source="keywords">US Federal Reserve</keyword>. Investors are closely monitoring various market catalysts, including domestic macroeconomic data, US Fed minutes meeting, crude oil prices, foreign capital inflows, and global market trends. <keyword id="19978188" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="varun-aggarwal" source="keywords">Varun Aggarwal</keyword>, founder and managing director, Profit Idea, said, "Indian markets have exhibited resilience amid volatility, extending gains for the fourth consecutive session. The Sensex climbed 376.26 points to close at 72,426.64, while the Nifty 50 rose 129.95 points to settle at 22,040.70. The positive momentum was driven by a favorable Q3 earnings season, with the Nifty surpassing estimates with a 17 per cent YoY PAT growth, surpassing projections of +11 per cent". In the US, producer prices surged more than anticipated in January, primarily fuelled by robust increases in service costs, sparking concerns in financial markets about a potential acceleration in inflation. Aggarwal said, "Asian shares commenced trading with a mixed tone following Wall Street's downturn amid indications of stickier-than-expected US inflation. Chinese stocks are expected to open strongly after a week-long holiday, while Japanese equities witnessed fluctuations". Technically, the Nifty-50 closed above the crucial 22,000 level, encountering potential resistance near its all-time high, while hourly support is expected around 21,900 levels. Key technical indicators suggest an overbought scenario on hourly charts, indicating a likelihood of consolidation from current levels. Notably, the highest call Open Interest (OI) is observed at the 22,400 strike, while the highest put OI has shifted higher to 21,900 for the weekly expiry. The opening session reflects investor sentiment characterized by cautious optimism amid global market dynamics and ongoing economic developments. As trading progresses, market participants will closely monitor key indicators and news flows to navigate market volatility and capitalize on emerging opportunities. (ANI)

Sensex and Nifty open in the green: Wipro, M&M and Bajaj Auto top gainers

The stock market unveiled a spectacular opening today, propelling both the Sensex and <keyword id="19896381" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="nifty" source="keywords">Nifty</keyword> indices to unprecedented all-time highs. The day commenced with a dazzling surge, with Sensex surging by an impressive 275.62 points to an extraordinary 72,323.34. In tandem, Nifty painted a picture of optimism, marked by a spirited rise of 75.25 points and kicking off the trading day at an electrifying 21,737.70. Thursday witnessed a robust opening in the stock market, with both Sensex and Nifty reaching unprecedented highs. Sensex soared by 275.62 points, opening at 72,323.34, while Nifty surged by 75.25 points, starting the day at 21,737.70. In the Nifty index, 41 companies experienced advances, while 9 faced declines. Top gainers included JSW Steel, NTPC, Apollo Hospital, BPCL, and <keyword id="19950210" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="bajaj-finserv" source="keywords">Bajaj Finserv</keyword>. Conversely, <keyword id="19897354" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="bajaj-auto" source="keywords">Bajaj Auto</keyword>, Asian Paints, <keyword id="19978187" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="ultra-cement" source="keywords">Ultra Cement</keyword>, Britannia, and Infosys found themselves among the top losers. <keyword id="19978188" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="varun-aggarwal" source="keywords">Varun Aggarwal</keyword>, founder and managing director, Profit Idea, said, "Considering the positive trends in chart patterns, like higher tops and bottoms, it seems the market is moving toward new highs. However, it's essential to be cautious as there's no confirmed indication of a reversal at these high levels. Given the circumstances, it might be a good time to sell some small-cap stocks and invest in high-quality large caps and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) to capitalize on potential opportunities." Aggarwal added, "Gold prices reached a three-week high as traders invested in zero-yield bullion, anticipating future US interest-rate cuts. The dip in the dollar and bond yields further supported gold prices". Analyzing the positive trends in chart patterns, such as higher tops and bottoms, it suggests a market moving confidently towards new highs. However, investors are urged to remain cautious, as there is no confirmed indication of a reversal at these elevated levels. In light of the current scenario, market experts recommend selling some small-cap stocks and redirecting investments towards high-quality large caps and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) to seize potential opportunities. Gold prices witnessed a significant surge, reaching a three-week high. Traders strategically invested in zero-yield bullion, anticipating future US interest-rate cuts. The decline in the dollar and bond yields further propelled the rally in gold prices. SEE ALSO:<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/popular-luxury-cars-in-india-in-2023/slidelist/106325299.cms" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/popular-luxury-cars-in-india-in-2023/slidelist/106325299.cms" target="_blank">Mercedes-AMG SL 55 Roadster to Volvo C40 Recharge – The most popular luxury cars in India this year</a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/upcoming-new-cars-and-suvs-in-india-in-2024/slidelist/106319563.cms" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/news/upcoming-new-cars-and-suvs-in-india-in-2024/slidelist/106319563.cms" target="_blank">Five-door Thar to Creta, Sonet facelifts – SUVs, upcoming cars to hit Indian roads in 2024</a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/webstories/upcoming-new-mobile-smartphones-in-india-in-january-2024/slidelist/106312182.cms" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/webstories/upcoming-new-mobile-smartphones-in-india-in-january-2024/slidelist/106312182.cms" target="_blank">OnePlus 12 to Redmi Note 13 – New smartphones set to hit Indian market in January</a>

Market soars to new heights: Sensex, Nifty surge in opening rally

<ul><li>Bajaj Auto’s quarterly revenue from operations surpassed the ₹10,000 crore milestone for the first time.</li><li>Its operating margin expanded 100 basis points from the previous quarter.</li><li>Its domestic sales rose but exports fell due to deteriorating macros in overseas markets.</li><li>Analysts expect more turbulence ahead in its exports business amid a slowdown in a few geographies.</li></ul>Pune-based Bajaj Auto reported a 20% rise in the second-quarter net profit to ₹1,530 crore from ₹1,274 crore a year earlier. On a sequential basis its net profit went up by 30% due to rise in realisations and currency gains. Total revenue from operations for the quarter grew 16% to ₹10,202 crore from a year ago. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, it rose 28% in the July-September quarter. The company surpassed the ₹10,000 crore quarterly revenue milestone for the first time. Analysts believe that Bajaj Auto reported healthy performance in 2QFY23, but expects turbulence ahead in its exports business amid a slowdown in a few geographies. “In view of significant cut in high margin exports business, slower recovery in domestic business, market share loss domestically and in overseas coupled, at present we have SELL rating on BJAUT, while post management's commentary on exports outlook, we would revisit our recommendation,” said Mitul Shah, head of research at Reliance Securities. The company informed exchanges that this was a record quarter with revenue and EBITDA. According to the company, “At ₹10,203 crore, quarterly revenue from operations surpasses the ₹10,000 crores milestone for the first time.” Its operating margins also expanded 100 basis points from the previous quarter. Baja Auto said that operating margin rose 100 basis points led by judicious price increases, dynamic cost management and better foreign exchange realisation. <table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none; table-layout: fixed; width: 468pt;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Particulars </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Q2 FY23 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Q1 FY23 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Q2 FY22 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Total revenue </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹10,202 crore </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹8,004 crore </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹8,762 crore </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Net profit </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹1,530 crore </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹1,173 crore </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹1,274 crore </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">EBITDA margin </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">17.2% </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">16.2% </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">16.0% </td></tr></tbody></table>(Figures on a standalone basis) The company’s domestic sales have doubled compared to the previous quarter across two- wheeler and three-wheeler segments. However, its exports witnessed a drop due to “deteriorating macros in overseas markets”, the company said. Further, improvements in semiconductor supplies have helped the company build good inventories for the festive season. “Continued improvement in semiconductor supplies enabled a healthy build-back of channel inventory, ahead of the festive season,” said the company. <table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none; table-layout: fixed; width: 468pt;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Particulars </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Q2 FY23 (in units) </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Q1 FY23 (in units) </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Q2 FY22 (in units) </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Domestic </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"> </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"> </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"> </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Two wheeler </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">6.21 lakh </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">3.14 lakh </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">4.88 lakh </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">CV </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">73,241 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">38,418 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">44,068 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Sub total </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">6.94 lakh </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">3.52 lakh </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">5.32 lakh </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Exports </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"> </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"> </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"> </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Two wheeler </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">3.97 lakh </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">5.32 lakh </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">5.41 lakh </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">CV </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">58,737 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">48,070 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">70,424 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Sub total </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">4.56 lakh </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">5.80 lakh </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">6.12 lakh </td></tr></tbody></table> Shares of Bajaj Auto rose more than 1% in early trade but the stock closed 1% 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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 12 (ANI): The stock market continued its bullish streak as it opened in the green today, with both benchmark indices showcasing positive momentum. The Sensex surged 89.81 points, opening at 70,009.20, while the Nifty gained 35.25 points, starting at 21,032.35. Among the Nifty companies, the market exhibited strength with 39 advances and 10 declines. Notable gainers included <keyword id="472962" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="hdfc-life" source="Orion">HDFC Life</keyword>, <keyword id="6359783" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="bajaj-auto" source="Orion">Bajaj Auto</keyword>, <keyword id="80292" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="sbi-life" source="Orion">SBI Life</keyword>, <keyword id="6357252" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="hero-motocorp" source="Orion">Hero Motocorp</keyword>, and <keyword id="6357147" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="tata-steel" source="Orion">Tata Steel</keyword>. Conversely, Eicher Motors, LT, Bharti Airtel, Coal India, and Infosys faced some selling pressure, emerging as the top losers. Varun Aggarwal, founder and managing director, Profit Idea, said, "The benchmark equity indices are poised for a positive opening on Tuesday, with the GIFT Nifty, an early indicator of the Indian equity market, trading at 21,142, up 10 points or 0.05 per cent. The Indian equity indices reached record highs on Monday, driven by favourable global cues, despite facing some selling pressure at elevated levels. The Sensex briefly crossed the 70,000 mark for the first time, while the Nifty achieved a new peak at 21,026.10". Despite the overbought technical conditions, Tuesday is poised for continued strength among Nifty bulls. Technical analysis suggests robust support for corrective declines, and there is an anticipation of reaching 21,500 in the inter-month perspective. Aggarwal said, "Despite overbought technical conditions, there is anticipation of continued strength among Nifty bulls on Tuesday. Technical analysis suggests robust support for corrective declines". Aggarwal said, "When considering market sentiment, fundamental factors, and technical analysis, there is a collective indication that Fear of Missing Out could propel the Nifty to 21,500 in the inter-month perspective. Wall Street is exhibiting bullish momentum, with the S&amp;P 500 reaching a new high in 2023". "Gold prices saw an uptick on Tuesday after touching a three-week low in the previous session. This rise is attributed to a weakening dollar, while investors are eagerly awaiting key U.S. inflation data and major central bank policy meetings for insights into potential interest rate changes", added Aggarwal. Market sentiment, fundamental factors, and technical analysis collectively indicate a prevailing Fear of Missing Out (FOMO), driving the Nifty to new highs. The bullish momentum extends beyond Indian markets, with Wall Street's S&amp;P 500 hitting new records in 2023. In parallel, gold prices experienced an uptick on Tuesday following a recent dip. This rise is attributed to a weakening dollar, and investors are eagerly awaiting key U.S. inflation data and major central bank policy meetings for insights into potential interest rate changes. As the market charts new territories, investors are navigating a landscape of optimism, with eyes on both domestic and global cues that shape the trajectory of financial markets. The records set in the opening minutes suggest that the positive sentiment is holding firm, setting the stage for another day of dynamic trading on Indian bourses. (ANI)

Stock market sustains positive momentum amid global optimism

<ul><li>Sector watchers anticipate robust double-digit year-over-year revenue growth for most 4-wheeler companies </li><li>Analysts are optimistic about <keyword id="42747" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="tata-motors" source="Orion">Tata Motors</keyword>’ profit margins due to strong JLR sales. </li><li>Sales volumes of two-wheelers (2W) have experienced a slight year-on-year decline. </li></ul>The <keyword id="46265" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="auto-sector" source="Orion">auto sector</keyword> has been recovering, albeit slowly, after the pandemic. The second quarter of the current financial year (FY2024) saw wholesale trends exhibit a mixture of outcomes, with most segments experiencing an increase in sales volumes. Three-wheeler (3W) sales showed a significant year-on-year (Y-o-Y) recovery, while passenger vehicles (PV) saw growth in the mid-single digits, according to the India Autos report by BNP Paribas. However, sales volumes of two-wheelers (2W) experienced a slight year-on-year decline. A closer look at retail volume market share shows that in the 2W segment, <keyword id="6359783" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="bajaj-auto" source="Orion">Bajaj Auto</keyword> lost 2.3 percentage points in market share when compared to the same period the year before, while Honda Motorcycle &amp; Scooter India lost 0.9% market share. Meanwhile TVS Motor Company and Suzuki gained market share by 1.7 and 1.1 percentage points respectively in the same time period. In the PV segment, <keyword id="50805" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="mahindra-and-mahindra" source="Orion">Mahindra and Mahindra</keyword>, Toyota and <keyword id="44883" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="maruti-suzuki" source="Orion">Maruti Suzuki</keyword> India gained market share of 1.6, 1 and 1 percentage points respectively year-on-year, while Tata Motors and Kia lost market share by 0.6 and 1.1 percentage points respectively. Experts anticipate robust double-digit year-over-year revenue growth for most companies, with the exception of Bajaj Auto and Hero MotoCorp Limited. Substantial volume growth in the last quarter has been observed, except for the 2W segments, which has allowed them to take advantage of operational efficiency and a favourable product mix. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Analysts are optimistic about Tata Motors’ profit margins" comment="Subhead" text="Analysts are optimistic about Tata Motors’ profit margins">Analysts are optimistic about Tata Motors’ profit margins</cmsannotation> Analysts at BNP Paribas are optimistic about Tata Motors' profit margins due to strong Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) sales. In regards to other companies, they expect mixed or in-line results when compared to consensus expectations. The analysts take a pessimistic stance on the two-wheeler (2Ws) sector, citing expectations of persistently low growth, subdued festive seasons, the disruptive influence of electric vehicles (EVs), and heightened competition that could negatively impact the sector's profitability. However, they express preference for passenger vehicle original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) such as Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra and Mahindra, as well as globally-oriented companies like Tata Motors. These companies are better positioned to achieve sales growth and maintain healthy margins during the economic upswing, particularly due to their disciplined pricing strategies. Price targets (TPs) for select stocks have been increased, taking into account the shift in their valuation basis to September 2024, recent demand trends, and the inclusion of valuation related to Hero MotoCorp's (HMCL) financing subsidiary. They highlight that Maruti remains their top choice among the investments. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Expectations for different automakers" comment="Subhead" text="Expectations for different automakers">Expectations for different automakers</cmsannotation> <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Maruti Suzuki" comment="Subhead" text="Maruti Suzuki">Maruti Suzuki</cmsannotation> For Maruti Suzuki , analysts recommend a "BUY" with a target price set at ₹13,000, while the current price is at ₹12,700. This is based on a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 29 times the estimated earnings per share (EPS) for September 2025. The target multiple remains the same, but it has been adjusted for the next quarter. The target multiple is based on the five-year average next twelve months (NTM) P/E, as per Bloomberg consensus estimates, to account for a gradual recovery in the demand cycle. The target price has increased due to the forward adjustment in valuation. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Mahindra &amp; Mahindra" comment="Subhead" text="Mahindra &amp; Mahindra">Mahindra &amp; Mahindra</cmsannotation> For Mahindra &amp; Mahindra, the recommendation is a "BUY" with a target price of ₹1,905 (current price: ₹1,930). The valuation includes a sum-of-the-parts (SoTP) approach, with a target multiple similar to that of Escorts for the Farm Equipment Sector (FES). In the automotive sector, the target multiple is also unchanged and rolled forward by a quarter. A holding company discount of 10% is applied, similar to Escorts. However, there's a 20% discount compared to peers Maruti Suzuki (MSIL) and Ashok Leyland (AL) due to concerns about automotive market share loss. The target price has slightly decreased due to earnings estimate cuts offsetting the roll-forward of the valuation. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Bajaj Auto" comment="Subhead" text="Bajaj Auto">Bajaj Auto</cmsannotation> For Bajaj Auto, the recommendation is "HOLD" with a target price of ₹4,900 (current price: ₹4,600). The valuation is based on a sum-of-the-parts (SoTP) approach using a 16x target multiple for Bajaj Auto's internal combustion engine (ICE) business in September 2025. The Electric Vehicle (EV) business is valued at 2.3x the estimated EV revenue for the same period. The target multiple for EV aligns with global EV companies' market cap/revenue multiples for December 2025. The target price has risen due to higher earnings estimates and a valuation base shift. Additionally, the value of Bajaj's stake in Pierer Bajaj AG, with holdings in PIERER Mobility AG, is included in the assessment. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Tata Motors" comment="Subhead" text="Tata Motors">Tata Motors</cmsannotation> Tata Motors gets a "BUY" recommendation with a target price of 770, mirroring the current price. The valuation relies on a sum-of-the-parts (SoTP) method, averaging various valuation methods, such as EV/Sales, EV/EBITDA, EV/EBIT, and P/E ratios. The multiples remain the same, but the valuation base is extended by a quarter. Different valuation multiples are applied to segments like JLR, China JV, Passenger Vehicles (PV), and Commercial Vehicles (CV), considering their estimated sales, EBITDA, EBIT, and EPS for September 2025. These multiples are benchmarked against similar companies, with target multiples discounted by 20% for JLR and China JV, and 50% for CV and PV. 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