Replacement Market

Finally, a drop in lead prices to ease pressure on battery makers

Robust replacement market battery sales, particularly for four-wheelers, aided in pass through of higher input costs

Tyre makers' profits wedged between rising rubber prices, slowing demand

As rubber prices continue to surge, tyre makers indicate 5-6 per cent increase in raw material cost in Q2 compared to Q1FY2025

Chart of the Day: Will weak exports deflate growth prospects for tyre companies?

Tyre exports have been under pressure given weakness in US and European economies. But tailwinds from lower costs could support near-term margins

Difficult to sustain current growth rate: MRF

Koshi Varghese, executive vice-president - marketing of MRF says that softening of raw materials prices largely contributed to our profitability. Our top line growth has been significant in after market and export markets.

Exide industries hopeful of a recovery in H2FY12

Paban Kataky, executive director- automotive, tells CNBC-TV18 in an interview that a combination of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and a dwindling replacement market hit their earnings this season.