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Auto sector braces for tough road ahead as lockdown hits business

Two-wheeler space worst hit, given higher BS-IV inventory

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Analysts believe demand is unlikely to revive even after the impact of the outbreak ceases, as the higher cost of acquisition on BS-VI rollout would dent demand. Two-wheelers and truck makers will be the worst hit, from the sharp rise in costs.

Ram Prasad Sahu Mumbai
The auto sector, which has been grappling with multiple challenges over the past year, is headed for tougher times due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Auto makers and suppliers, struggling with muted demand, have shut production facilities both in India and overseas, given the lockdowns announced globally.
 
The supply-side disruption led to a 13.4 per cent fall in the BSE Auto Index on Monday. The sector has shed over 37 per cent over the past month, as the virus threat compounded the sector’s transition from BS-IV to BS-VI, resulting in higher product prices and subdued demand.
 
The impact in