ICRA expects recovery of the auto components sector to be gradual and slow-paced, with the industry pinning hopes on revival in rural income to support growth in the festive season and thereafter
The nationwide lockdown imposed till April 14 has brought production to a standstill, and will hurt even more if it is extended.
The COVID-19 supply chain disruptions will manifest into a demand shock lasting multiple quarters for the domestic industry, ICRA said in a statement.
The component manufacturers have found themselves fighting the downturn with lower utilisation of existing capacity
Leading industry body head says the govt should intervene with measures like cutting the GST rate to 18% across the entire auto and auto component sector
Riding strong volume growth across automotive segments, the Indian auto component industry grew by 13 per cent during FY18
The market segment was 'a silver lining' growing at 25.6 per cent