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<ul><li>Strong Q2FY26 Outperformance Across Auto OEMs: Revenue/EBITDA in Q2FY26 grew by 16.5%/14.9% YoY, respectively, exceeding our expectations of ~12.6%/11.2% YoY for Auto OEMs under our coverage.</li><li>Revenue growth was largely driven by mid-single-digit industry growth across 2Ws/PVs/CVs and mid-teens volume growth in the tractors, and the ongoing premiumization trend.</li><li>Revenue/EBITDA grew by 14.5%/18.6% QoQ against our estimates of 10.7%/14.8% QoQ, respectively. </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Strong Q2FY26 Outperformance Across Auto OEMs: Revenue/EBITDA in Q2FY26 grew by 16.5%/14.9% YoY, respectively, exceeding our expectations of ~12.6%/11.2% YoY for Auto OEMs under our coverage.Revenue growth was largely driven by mid-single-digit industry growth across 2Ws/PVs/CVs and mid-teens volume growth in the tractors, and the ongoing premiumization trend.Revenue/EBITDA grew by 14.5%/18.6% QoQ against our estimates of 10.7%/14.8% QoQ, respectively. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

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<ul><li>Asian Paints: APNT’s consolidated revenue grew 6.3% YoY to INR 85.3bn (HSIE: INR 80.5bn)</li><li>Decorative clocked 10.9/6% volume/value growth, driven by intensified brand-building, step-up in product regionalization, widening B2B net, and early festive demand</li><li>Extended monsoon did partially impact sales momentum though</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Asian Paints: APNT’s consolidated revenue grew 6.3% YoY to INR 85.3bn (HSIE: INR 80.5bn)Decorative clocked 10.9/6% volume/value growth, driven by intensified brand-building, step-up in product regionalization, widening B2B net, and early festive demandExtended monsoon did partially impact sales momentum thoughContent is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

HSIE Results Daily: Asian Paints, Infoedge, Ashok Leyland, Max Financial Services...

<ul><li>While domestic focussed auto companies should get a fillip post the GST rate rationalization, leading to revival of growth rates, we will only see it play out meaningfully from Q3FY25</li><li>The shortage of truck trailers for vehicle transport has led to deferment of some wholesales from September to October, thus capping the wholesale volumes in Q2FY25</li><li>The key auto ancillary companies continue to face global headwinds on softer demand, partial tariff-related cost absorption.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

While domestic focussed auto companies should get a fillip post the GST rate rationalization, leading to revival of growth rates, we will only see it play out meaningfully from Q3FY25The shortage of truck trailers for vehicle transport has led to deferment of some wholesales from September to October, thus capping the wholesale volumes in Q2FY25The key auto ancillary companies continue to face global headwinds on softer demand, partial tariff-related cost absorption.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Autos (Q2FY26 Results Preview): Indian market well-poised amid global softness

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<li>The Indian automobile industry experienced a significant boost in sales in September 2025, driven by delayed purchases and the positive effects of GST reductions.</li>
<li>The increase in retail sales highlights a strong recovery in the sector, which is expected to continue into October as the full impact of the GST cuts becomes clear.</li>
<li>The sector’s strong performance and high consumer demand suggest a positive outlook for the coming months, with several key OEMs set for sustained growth.</li>
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The Indian automobile industry experienced a significant boost in sales in September 2025, driven by delayed purchases and the positive effects of GST reductions.
The increase in retail sales highlights a strong recovery in the sector, which is expected to continue into October as the full impact of the GST cuts becomes clear.
The sector’s strong performance and high consumer demand suggest a positive outlook for the coming months, with several key OEMs set for sustained growth.


The Beat Ideas: Indian Auto Industry: GST Cuts Power Record Festive Sales Surge

<ul><li>Over Apr–Sep’26, cumulative 2W domestic sales grew by 1% YoY to 97.87 Lc units, as declines at Hero (-2%) and Bajaj (-8%) offset strong performances from TVS (+15%) and RE (+27%).</li><li>In contrast, 2W exports surged 24% YoY to 22.40 Lc units, reflecting improved traction in global markets, especially Africa and Latin America.</li><li>On a YTD basis, 3W domestic wholesales rose 12% YoY to 4.02 Lc units, led by M&amp;M (+32%), TVS (+43%), while Bajaj remained flat.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Over Apr–Sep’26, cumulative 2W domestic sales grew by 1% YoY to 97.87 Lc units, as declines at Hero (-2%) and Bajaj (-8%) offset strong performances from TVS (+15%) and RE (+27%).In contrast, 2W exports surged 24% YoY to 22.40 Lc units, reflecting improved traction in global markets, especially Africa and Latin America.On a YTD basis, 3W domestic wholesales rose 12% YoY to 4.02 Lc units, led by M&amp;M (+32%), TVS (+43%), while Bajaj remained flat.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Auto Monthly Sales Volume - September 2025

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Ashok Leyland is an Indian multinational automotive manufacturer and a flagship company of the Hinduja Group. It is the second-largest manufacturer of commercial vehicles in India and the fourth-largest manufacturer of buses globally, offering a comprehensive range of trucks, buses, light commercial vehicles, power solution systems, and defense vehicles. The company was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

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Top Conviction Ideas - “Auto & Auto Ancillaries”

Revenue/EBITDA in Q2FY26 grew by 16.5%/14.9% YoY, respectively, exceeding our expectations of ~12.6%/11.2% YoY for Auto OEMs under our coverage.

Axis Direct

HSIE Results Daily: Asian Paints, Infoedge, Ashok Leyland, Max Financial Services...

Decorative clocked 10.9/6% volume/value growth, driven by intensified brand-building, step-up in product regionalization, widening B2B net, and...

HDFC Securities

Autos (Q2FY26 Results Preview): Indian market well-poised amid global softness

While domestic focussed auto companies should get a fillip post the GST rate rationalization, leading to revival of growth rates, we will only see...

HDFC Securities

The Beat Ideas: Indian Auto Industry: GST Cuts Power Record Festive Sales Surge

Indian auto industry sees surge in September 2025 sales due to delayed purchases and GST reductions, with strong recovery expected to continue...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Auto Monthly Sales Volume - September 2025

Over Apr–Sep’26, cumulative 2W domestic sales grew by 1% YoY to 97.87 Lc units, as declines at Hero (-2%) and Bajaj (-8%) offset strong...

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Top Conviction Ideas - “Auto & Auto Ancillaries”

Revenue/EBITDA in Q2FY26 grew by 16.5%/14.9% YoY, respectively, exceeding our expectations of ~12.6%/11.2% YoY for Auto OEMs under our coverage.

Axis Direct

HSIE Results Daily: Asian Paints, Infoedge, Ashok Leyland, Max Financial Services...

Decorative clocked 10.9/6% volume/value growth, driven by intensified brand-building, step-up in product regionalization, widening B2B net, and...

HDFC Securities

Autos (Q2FY26 Results Preview): Indian market well-poised amid global softness

While domestic focussed auto companies should get a fillip post the GST rate rationalization, leading to revival of growth rates, we will only see...

HDFC Securities

The Beat Ideas: Indian Auto Industry: GST Cuts Power Record Festive Sales Surge

​Indian auto industry sees surge in September 2025 sales due to delayed purchases and GST reductions, with strong recovery expected to continue...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Auto Monthly Sales Volume - September 2025

Over Apr–Sep’26, cumulative 2W domestic sales grew by 1% YoY to 97.87 Lc units, as declines at Hero (-2%) and Bajaj (-8%) offset strong...

Axis Direct

Indian auto industry sees surge in September 2025 sales due to delayed purchases and GST reductions, with strong recovery expected to continue...