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Auto sector Q4 earnings preview: Muted revenue, drop in EBITDA margin seen

While private vehicles have been facing stiff task with dealers across geographies grappling with higher inventory, commercial vehicles are seeing some revival led by fresh disbursal by NBFCs

More car buyers opting for high-end models with safety feature, accessories
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Ankit Merchant Mumbai
Automobile companies have shifted to low gear and demand has flattened across the board. NBFC crisis, followed by lower off-tick of volumes and increasing competition has taken a major toll on automobile original equipment manufacturer (OEMs). Major dealers across the country have been burdened with high inventory prompting OEMs to re-align their production. Going ahead, two-wheelers face a hefty task to push sales while they look to comply with the anti-lock breaking system (ABS), combined breaking system (CBS) norms, which will lead to some rise in cost.
 
While private vehicles (PVs) have been facing stiff task with dealers across geographies