If the current geopolitical situation persists that results in supply chain disruptions and firm commodity prices, CLSA expects 30-40 per cent cuts to auto sector's FY27 earnings.
Among Nifty Auto constituents, Samvardhana Motherson International, Bharat Forge, and Ashok Leyland slipped over 4 per cent each
The Nifty Auto Index has corrected approximately 10 per cent year-to-date (Y-T-D), compared to Nifty's 9 per cent decline
Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Tuesday said it has received a draft assessment order worth Rs 5,786.4 crore from the income tax authority and the company will challenge the order. "The company has received a Draft Assessment Order for FY 2022 23 wherein certain additions / disallowances amounting to Rs 57,864 million with respect to returned income has been proposed," the carmaker said in a BSE filing. MSI will file its objections before the dispute resolution panel, it stated. There is no impact on financial, operation or other activities of the company due to this order, it added. Maruti Suzuki shares settled at Rs 12,993.55 apiece, up 1.88 per cent on BSE.
Rising input costs, export risks to the Middle East and fears of gas supply disruptions weigh on Indian auto stocks amid the escalating Iran conflict
Among others, Bharat Forge, TVS Motor, and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles slipped over 3 per cent
Overall, MOFSL expects Maruti Suzuki India to post a 16 per cent earnings CAGR over FY25-FY28E, and has set a target price of ₹17,406 per share
Auto stock: Individually, among others, Hero MotoCorp, TVS Motor Company, Samvardhana Motherson International, Sona BLW Precision Forgings, Uno Minda, and Ashok Leyland climbed over 3 per cent
Market crash Today: India VIX, the fear gauge index, spiked more than 21 per cent to go past 24, indicating heightened nervousness among traders and investors