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Minda Corp: Why this auto ancillary firm continues to remain a favourite

BUSINESS

Minda Corp: Why this auto ancillary firm continues to remain a favourite

Minda Corp's strong order book and robust product portfolio add to our confidence. At the current valuation of 15.3 times FY23 projected earnings, the stock looks attractive

Hit by the second wave, IndiGo tries hard to fly high again

BUSINESS

Hit by the second wave, IndiGo tries hard to fly high again

With COVID cases going down and domestic passenger traffic picking up, there is significant optimism. International demand, however, is expected to remain weak

Bharat Forge’s long-term potential looks strong

BUSINESS

Bharat Forge’s long-term potential looks strong

The strong performance of Bharat Forge was driven by a significant rise in demand in export markets, especially in the truck segment. Domestic business also saw a robust demand. Operating profitability improved due to the rich product mix

Growth wheels are turning faster for Motherson Sumi. What next?

BUSINESS

Growth wheels are turning faster for Motherson Sumi. What next?

Most business segments of Motherson Sumi, India's largest automotive wiring harness player, saw a significant revenue growth. The operating margin too jumped

COVID continues to challenge auto industry; medium term outlook encouraging

BUSINESS

COVID continues to challenge auto industry; medium term outlook encouraging

Auto majors are going through some tough time and a slowdown in demand is seen due to the impact of the second wave of COVID-19 across the country, affecting movement of customers and smooth operation of dealerships

M&M puts up a strong show, valuation reasonable

BUSINESS

M&M puts up a strong show, valuation reasonable

The tractor-buying season and the reduction in the number of COVID cases in rural areas are expected to bring demand back for M&M by July

Eicher Motors: Any soft patch an opportunity to accumulate

MONEYCONTROL-RESEARCH

Eicher Motors: Any soft patch an opportunity to accumulate

Though the second wave poses challenges in terms of demand, the outlook for Eicher Motors is positive driven by the pent-up demand for bikes post COVID

Herd Immunity Tracker: About 18% of Indian adults have taken booster doses

BUSINESS

Herd Immunity Tracker: About 18% of Indian adults have taken booster doses

China continues to struggle with the target of “Societal zero”

A strong show by Escorts; accumulate during the soft patch

BUSINESS

A strong show by Escorts; accumulate during the soft patch

The management highlighted that the railway segment is expected to do well on the back of a rising order book for rail modernisation

Hero MotoCorp: A fundamentally strong business available at reasonable valuation

BUSINESS

Hero MotoCorp: A fundamentally strong business available at reasonable valuation

The second half of 2021-22 is expected to see a demand recovery for Hero MotoCorp on the back of customer preference towards personal mobility, positive rural sentiment and new products, especially in the premium segment

What makes Mahindra CIE a buy idea despite near-term COVID challenges

MONEYCONTROL-RESEARCH

What makes Mahindra CIE a buy idea despite near-term COVID challenges

The second half of the year for Mahindra CIE is expected to be good. Its EU business is also seen to do well because of a strong order book

Auto industry runs into COVID surge speed bump

BUSINESS

Auto industry runs into COVID surge speed bump

Among automobile segments, commercial vehicles (CVs) suffered a major disappointment as their monthly volumes declined significantly

Reliance Industries Q4FY21: Strong contribution from digital businesses likely to offset probable weakness in cyclical sectors

BUSINESS

Reliance Industries Q4FY21: Strong contribution from digital businesses likely to offset probable weakness in cyclical sectors

RIL reported a strong sequential improvement for its Oil derivative and retail segments. Petrochemicals exhibited elevated product spreads and in the case of retail, the trend of sequential recovery continued across consumption baskets. Jio continued to report strong numbers despite lower ARPU

Bajaj Auto Q4: Long-term outlook positive; trades at reasonable valuation

BUSINESS

Bajaj Auto Q4: Long-term outlook positive; trades at reasonable valuation

We continue to remain upbeat on Bajaj Auto because of a positive demand outlook in domestic and export markets. Its valuation also looks reasonable

TVS Motor: A high-octane drive, trades at fair value

AUTOMOBILE

TVS Motor: A high-octane drive, trades at fair value

TVS remains optimistic about a strong recovery in demand towards the second half of the current fiscal

Maruti: Raw material and COVID pose challenges, valuation reasonable

BUSINESS

Maruti: Raw material and COVID pose challenges, valuation reasonable

The preference for personal mobility will continue to aid demand. Maruti is likely to be a key gainer

What does the future hold for automakers amid the second wave of COVID?

BUSINESS

What does the future hold for automakers amid the second wave of COVID?

As we start off with the new fiscal, albeit with a second wave of the pandemic, investors are facing multiple questions about the auto sector

The way forward for Craftsman Automation, post listing

BUSINESS

The way forward for Craftsman Automation, post listing

It is among the three-four component players, providing machining of cylinder blocks for the tractor segment in India.

Gabriel: An auto ancillary company worth investing in for the long term

BUSINESS

Gabriel: An auto ancillary company worth investing in for the long term

We continue to remain upbeat about Gabriel as we expect the healthy demand trend to continue. Moreover, its valuation is also attractive at 15.7 times FY22 projected earnings

Include this niche auto ancillary player in long-term portfolio

BUSINESS

Include this niche auto ancillary player in long-term portfolio

GNA is a niche player in the auto-component segment, with a strong brand, long-term relationship with clients, and healthy financials

Nazara Technologies IPO: The game is just starting

BUSINESS

Nazara Technologies IPO: The game is just starting

Nazara’s story is just getting started with a majority of its business lines poised to benefit from structural uptrends in Asia and Africa

Craftsman Automation IPO: Is this fundamentally strong company good to ride on?

MONEYCONTROL-RESEARCH

Craftsman Automation IPO: Is this fundamentally strong company good to ride on?

Though the Craftsman Automation IPO has been priced at fair value, we advise investors to subscribe for the long term, given the leadership stature, promising outlook and strong operating performance

Should investors look at these leaders of auto ancillary pack?

BUSINESS

Should investors look at these leaders of auto ancillary pack?

A strong recovery in demand helped Wabco and Bosch post robust financial performance for Q3 FY21. Top line saw a strong expansion on a year-on-year (YoY) basis for both

Battery makers in a sweet spot riding on strong demand

BUSINESS

Battery makers in a sweet spot riding on strong demand

Given an increasing focus on clean mobility, the share prices of two battery manufacturers -- Amara Raja Battery (ARBL) and Exide Industries -- have run up sharply

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