External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Axis Direct

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<ul><li>Over Apr’26-Jul’26, cumulative 2W domestic sales grew by 19% YoY to 48.7 Lc units, supported by strong performances from Eicher Motor (+33%), HMSI (+21%) and Hero (+16%). Exports showed improved traction across global markets, led by Hero MotoCorp &amp; HMSI, while TVS Motor and Bajaj Auto are yet to report.</li><li>The domestic PV industry posted a ~27% YoY growth to ~17.3 Lc units, driven by strong performance from Tata Motors (+49%), Maruti Suzuki (+33%), Kia India (+17%), M&amp;M (+16%), Toyota Kirloskar (+15%), JSW MG Motor (+13%) and Hyundai (+10%).</li><li>Domestic CV volumes increased 20% YTD to 2.77 Lc units, reflecting strong performance supported by an early replacement cycle and positive freight demand.</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’26-Jul’26, cumulative 2W domestic sales grew by 19% YoY to 48.7 Lc units, supported by strong performances from Eicher Motor (+33%), HMSI (+21%) and Hero (+16%). Exports showed improved traction across global markets, led by Hero MotoCorp &amp; HMSI, while TVS Motor and Bajaj Auto are yet to report.The domestic PV industry posted a ~27% YoY growth to ~17.3 Lc units, driven by strong performance from Tata Motors (+49%), Maruti Suzuki (+33%), Kia India (+17%), M&amp;M (+16%), Toyota Kirloskar (+15%), JSW MG Motor (+13%) and Hyundai (+10%).Domestic CV volumes increased 20% YTD to 2.77 Lc units, reflecting strong performance supported by an early replacement cycle and positive freight demand.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.

Domestic Auto Demand Remains Strong; Global Uncertainty Warrants Caution

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One, Periscope Analytics

Brian Freitas

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One

Periscope Analytics

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The analysis includes forecasted inclusions and exclusions to all major Asian indices that have significant amount of tracking assets, including estimates of passive buy/sell flow on the stocks. The service also provides commentary and impact of market consultations, ground rule changes, and other events (IPOs, spin-offs, M&A) that could lead to index changes and passive flow.

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Event-Driven Trades Across Asia Pacific

Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jio-platforms-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:50269:1" rel="noopener">Jio Platforms</a> is looking to list later this month by selling 270m shares at up to INR 1119/share, raising INR 302bn (US$3.1bn) and valuing the company at INR 10,305bn (US$106.5bn).</li>
<li>The small float (2.93% of shares out) will result in the stock missing Fast Entry to global indices. The pre-IPO lock-up expiry in April could result in global index inclusion.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jio-platforms-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:50269:1" rel="noopener">Jio Platforms Ltd (1797135D IN)</a> will be added to some local indices in March, though inclusion in the headline indices will need to wait till at least June.</li>
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Jio Platforms is looking to list later this month by selling 270m shares at up to INR 1119/share, raising INR 302bn (US$3.1bn) and valuing the company at INR 10,305bn (US$106.5bn).
The small float (2.93% of shares out) will result in the stock missing Fast Entry to global indices. The pre-IPO lock-up expiry in April could result in global index inclusion.

Jio Platforms Ltd (1797135D IN) will be added to some local indices in March, though inclusion in the headline indices will need to wait till at least June.


Jio Platforms IPO: Index Entry Timeline & Flow for India's (Possibly) Largest IPO

<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) What are ‘Satellite’ Factors: Factors that have historically done well in the predicted regime modelling (Remaining 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) What are ‘Satellite’ Factors: Factors that have historically done well in the predicted regime modelling (Remaining 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.

<ul><li>Over Apr’26-May’26, cumulative 2W domestic sales grew by 22% YoY to 36.5 Lc units, supported by strong performances from Hero (+38%), Eicher Motor (+31%), TVS Motor (+16%), and Bajaj Auto (+10%).</li><li>Exports showed improved traction across global markets, led by Hero MotoCorp, TVS Motor and Bajaj Auto. On a YTD basis, 3W domestic wholesales rose 32% YoY to 1.41 Lc units, led by M&amp;M (+85%), followed by TVS Motor (+47%) and Bajaj (+16%).</li><li>The domestic PV industry posted a ~23% YoY growth to ~9.01 Lc units, driven by strong performance from Tata Motors (+36%), Maruti Suzuki (+33%), Toyota Kirloskar (+20%), Hyundai (+13%), Kia India (+12%), M&amp;M (+9%), while JSW MG Motor declined 1% YoY. </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’26-May’26, cumulative 2W domestic sales grew by 22% YoY to 36.5 Lc units, supported by strong performances from Hero (+38%), Eicher Motor (+31%), TVS Motor (+16%), and Bajaj Auto (+10%).Exports showed improved traction across global markets, led by Hero MotoCorp, TVS Motor and Bajaj Auto. On a YTD basis, 3W domestic wholesales rose 32% YoY to 1.41 Lc units, led by M&amp;M (+85%), followed by TVS Motor (+47%) and Bajaj (+16%).The domestic PV industry posted a ~23% YoY growth to ~9.01 Lc units, driven by strong performance from Tata Motors (+36%), Maruti Suzuki (+33%), Toyota Kirloskar (+20%), Hyundai (+13%), Kia India (+12%), M&amp;M (+9%), while JSW MG Motor declined 1% YoY. 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.

Market & Forensics Analyst, Beat the Street

Nimish Maheshwari

Market & Forensics Analyst

Beat the Street

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<li>India’s top five auto OEMs- Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata Motors, M&amp;M, and Hero MotoCorp, plan to invest nearly INR 40,000 crore in FY27, marking a record capex push.</li>
<li>This capex cycle is not just about adding capacity. It also focuses on EVs, software-led vehicles, premium models, and changing customer preferences.</li>
<li>The Capex wave looks structural, not cyclical. However, investors should track commodity risks, demand trends, valuations, and the larger opportunity in auto ancillary companies.</li>
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India’s top five auto OEMs- Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Tata Motors, M&amp;M, and Hero MotoCorp, plan to invest nearly INR 40,000 crore in FY27, marking a record capex push.
This capex cycle is not just about adding capacity. It also focuses on EVs, software-led vehicles, premium models, and changing customer preferences.
The Capex wave looks structural, not cyclical. However, investors should track commodity risks, demand trends, valuations, and the larger opportunity in auto ancillary companies.


Thematic Report- India Auto: The Great Capex Reset

India

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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Domestic Auto Demand Remains Strong; Global Uncertainty Warrants Caution

In the long term, we prefer Eicher Motors in 2W, M&M (non-coverage) as a play in the PV/LCV/Tractor segment, followed by Maruti in PVs.

Axis Direct

Jio Platforms IPO: Index Entry Timeline & Flow for India's (Possibly) Largest IPO

Jio Platforms is looking to list in Oct after raising US$3.1bn at a valuation of US$106.5bn. No index Fast Entry given the low float. Passive...

Brian Freitas

Axis Intellect - Aggressive

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

Axis Direct

Auto Monthly Sales Volume - May 2026

Over Apr’26-May’26, cumulative 2W domestic sales grew by 22% YoY to 36.5 Lc units, supported by strong performances from Hero (+38%), Eicher Motor...

Axis Direct

Thematic Report- India Auto: The Great Capex Reset

India's top auto OEMs set to invest INR 40,000 crore in FY27, focusing on EVs, software-led vehicles, and premium models. Investors should monitor...

Nimish Maheshwari

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Domestic Auto Demand Remains Strong; Global Uncertainty Warrants Caution

In the long term, we prefer Eicher Motors in 2W, M&M (non-coverage) as a play in the PV/LCV/Tractor segment, followed by Maruti in PVs.

Axis Direct

Jio Platforms IPO: Index Entry Timeline & Flow for India's (Possibly) Largest IPO

Jio Platforms is looking to list in Oct after raising US$3.1bn at a valuation of US$106.5bn. No index Fast Entry given the low float. Passive...

Brian Freitas

Axis Intellect - Aggressive

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

Axis Direct

Auto Monthly Sales Volume - May 2026

Over Apr’26-May’26, cumulative 2W domestic sales grew by 22% YoY to 36.5 Lc units, supported by strong performances from Hero (+38%), Eicher Motor...

Axis Direct

Thematic Report- India Auto: The Great Capex Reset

​India's top auto OEMs set to invest INR 40,000 crore in FY27, focusing on EVs, software-led vehicles, and premium models. Investors should monitor...

Nimish Maheshwari

India's top auto OEMs set to invest INR 40,000 crore in FY27, focusing on EVs, software-led vehicles, and premium models. Investors should monitor...