Budget proposals positive for tractor, two-wheeler segments: Experts

Tractors and two-wheelers could witness demand traction thanks to improved sentiment following rural and farmer oriented measures announced in the interim budget, according to industry experts.

The outlook for the two segments is positive considering the enhanced allocation towards various farmer welfare and rural development schemes, they said.

According to ICRA Vice President & Sector Head- Corporate Ratings Anupama Arora, the impact of the interim Budget 2019-20 is positive for both tractor and two-wheeler segments.

"The government's continued thrust on promoting rural development and farmers welfare in the budget remains a positive for the farm sector," she said.

The announcement of assured income support for small and marginal farmers is likely to aid in timely procurement of key crop inputs and the supplementary income under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi' scheme on top of the various farmer friendly schemes implemented by various state governments augurs well for farm sentiments, she added.

Expressing similar views, Mahindra & Mahindra Managing Director Pawan Goenka said, "For us what it does is that the overall sentiment in the villages will improve and these kind of things will have a very positive psychological impact. Therefore, right now when the farm sentiments are somewhat subdued, this clearly will create cheer and that would help."
KPMG India Head, Industrial Manufacturing and Automotive Vinodkumar Ramachandran said, "With focus on rural India, this year's budget will help boost the demand for tractors, farm equipment and light commercial vehicles."