The company is cautious on passing on raw material cost hikes to protect volumes
Competitive pressures, lower share of utility vehicle segment and margins are key worries
While bottoming out of volumes is a positive, the company has also been able to keep its inventory levels under check
The sector has been pressing the government for a reduction in the goods and services tax
The company reported a growth of less than a per cent in domestic sales for the month of September
Higher operating leverage and localisation will also aid margins
In 2017, shares of Maruti Suzuki jumped 83 per cent, even as the benchmark Sensex gained 28 per cent