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Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Q3FY26 delivered strong volume-led growth across autos, supported by GST 2.0 reforms, lean inventories, and operating leverage.</li>
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Demand momentum is robust, but rising raw material costs and supply rigidities create margin sustainability risks into FY27.</li>
<li>The sector stands on solid demand footing, yet sustainability hinges on pricing power, cost control, and supply normalization.</li>
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Q3FY26 delivered strong volume-led growth across autos, supported by GST 2.0 reforms, lean inventories, and operating leverage.

Demand momentum is robust, but rising raw material costs and supply rigidities create margin sustainability risks into FY27.
The sector stands on solid demand footing, yet sustainability hinges on pricing power, cost control, and supply normalization.


Thematic Report On Indian Auto Sector: GST Reduction Accelerates PV, 2W, CV and Tractor Demand

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Axis Direct

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<ul><li>Stock investment endeavours to deliver consistent outperformance in the long term by making a diversified investment of ‘Winners’.</li><li>Axis Intellect (AI) Score based Investment Approach for Stock Selection applies unique approach to deliver alpha by applying equal exposure to ‘Core’ and ‘Satellite’ factors.</li><li>What are ‘Core’ Factors’: Low Volatility, Value, Growth, Quality, Momentum (Equal weighted 50% exposure)</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.

Stock investment endeavours to deliver consistent outperformance in the long term by making a diversified investment of ‘Winners’.Axis Intellect (AI) Score based Investment Approach for Stock Selection applies unique approach to deliver alpha by applying equal exposure to ‘Core’ and ‘Satellite’ factors.What are ‘Core’ Factors’: Low Volatility, Value, Growth, Quality, Momentum (Equal weighted 50% exposure)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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Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>The two-year US Treasury yield eased to 4.90% after August PCE came in below expectations, supporting a recovery in technology stocks (DELTA, KCE, HANA).</li><li>The BOI and Federation of Korean Industries (FKI) held talks with three leading technology companies to promote investment in Thailand (WHA, AMATA, GULF, GPSC).</li><li>PTTGC (Outperform, TP: Bt48) should benefit from progress in its joint venture with SCGC, which will strengthen its competitiveness as a regional petrochemical leader.</li></ul>

The two-year US Treasury yield eased to 4.90% after August PCE came in below expectations, supporting a recovery in technology stocks (DELTA, KCE, HANA).The BOI and Federation of Korean Industries (FKI) held talks with three leading technology companies to promote investment in Thailand (WHA, AMATA, GULF, GPSC).PTTGC (Outperform, TP: Bt48) should benefit from progress in its joint venture with SCGC, which will strengthen its competitiveness as a regional petrochemical leader.

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), HDFC Securities

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<ul><li>With the key festive season behind, demand is normalizing, though it is higher than the pre-GST rate rationalization period</li><li>From the Q3 earnings perspective, there could be a positive surprise on realization and margin via better variant mix, due to the up-trading trend</li><li>Macros are favourable: lower interest rates, benign inflation, lower income tax rate, good kharif harvest, and higher rabi sowing, all of which augur well for sustained demand in Q4FY26.</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.

With the key festive season behind, demand is normalizing, though it is higher than the pre-GST rate rationalization periodFrom the Q3 earnings perspective, there could be a positive surprise on realization and margin via better variant mix, due to the up-trading trendMacros are favourable: lower interest rates, benign inflation, lower income tax rate, good kharif harvest, and higher rabi sowing, all of which augur well for sustained demand in Q4FY26.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 (Q3FY26 Results Preview): Operating Leverage and Up-Trading to Aid Margin

<ul><li>Over Apr–Nov’26, Cumulative 2W domestic sales grew by 7% YoY to 1.7 Cr units, supported by strong performances from TVS (+15%), RE (+25%), and Hero (+30%), which more than offset a marginal decline in Bajaj (-1%).</li><li>In contrast, 2W exports reflected improved traction across global markets.</li><li>On a YTD basis, 3W domestic wholesales rose 16% YoY to 5.5 Lc units, led by TVS (+57%) and M&amp;M (+28%), while Bajaj reported modest 3% growth. </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–Nov’26, Cumulative 2W domestic sales grew by 7% YoY to 1.7 Cr units, supported by strong performances from TVS (+15%), RE (+25%), and Hero (+30%), which more than offset a marginal decline in Bajaj (-1%).In contrast, 2W exports reflected improved traction across global markets.On a YTD basis, 3W domestic wholesales rose 16% YoY to 5.5 Lc units, led by TVS (+57%) and M&amp;M (+28%), while Bajaj reported modest 3% growth. 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 - November 2025

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Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) is the Indian subsidiary of the South Korean automobile manufacturer Hyundai Motor Company. It manufactures and sells a wide range of four-wheeler passenger vehicles, including sedans, hatchbacks, sports-utility vehicles (SUVs), and electric vehicles (EVs), along with related parts such as transmissions and engines. The company also provides after-sales activities and engineering services. Hyundai Motor India was founded on May 6, 1996, and is headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana, India, with a registered office in Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu, India.

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Thematic Report On Indian Auto Sector: GST Reduction Accelerates PV, 2W, CV and Tractor Demand

Q3FY26 saw strong volume growth in auto sector due to GST 2.0 reforms, but rising costs pose margin risks in FY27. Sustainability depends on...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Axis Intellect - Aggressive

Stock investment endeavours to deliver consistent outperformance in the long term by making a diversified investment of ‘Winners’.

Axis Direct

Today's Market Strategy

The two-year US Treasury yield eased to 4.90% after August PCE came in below expectations, supporting a recovery in technology stocks (DELTA, KCE,...

Krungthai XSpring

Autos (Q3FY26 Results Preview): Operating Leverage and Up-Trading to Aid Margin

From the Q3 earnings perspective, there could be a positive surprise on realization and margin via better variant mix, due to the up-trading trend

HDFC Securities

Auto Monthly Sales Volume - November 2025

Over Apr–Nov’26, Cumulative 2W domestic sales grew by 7% YoY to 1.7 Cr units, supported by strong performances from TVS (+15%), RE (+25%), and Hero...

Axis Direct

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Thematic Report On Indian Auto Sector: GST Reduction Accelerates PV, 2W, CV and Tractor Demand

​Q3FY26 saw strong volume growth in auto sector due to GST 2.0 reforms, but rising costs pose margin risks in FY27. Sustainability depends on...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Axis Intellect - Aggressive

Stock investment endeavours to deliver consistent outperformance in the long term by making a diversified investment of ‘Winners’.

Axis Direct

Today's Market Strategy

The two-year US Treasury yield eased to 4.90% after August PCE came in below expectations, supporting a recovery in technology stocks (DELTA, KCE,...

Krungthai XSpring

Autos (Q3FY26 Results Preview): Operating Leverage and Up-Trading to Aid Margin

From the Q3 earnings perspective, there could be a positive surprise on realization and margin via better variant mix, due to the up-trading trend

HDFC Securities

Auto Monthly Sales Volume - November 2025

Over Apr–Nov’26, Cumulative 2W domestic sales grew by 7% YoY to 1.7 Cr units, supported by strong performances from TVS (+15%), RE (+25%), and Hero...

Axis Direct

Q3FY26 saw strong volume growth in auto sector due to GST 2.0 reforms, but rising costs pose margin risks in FY27. Sustainability depends on...