India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Beat the Street

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>
<li>
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>
</ul>


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

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal, Shenton Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China Biotech

Shenton Research

Shenton Research is an independent Asia Pacific equity specialist. Our quantitative research covers index rebalancing flows, alongside exchange data analytics accross Asia Pacific. On the equity capital markets side, we focus on Asia Pacific ECM, especially biotech and TMT. Our lead analyst is frequently cited by international media.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analysed the earning revision of component stocks of NIFTY in the past month.</li>
<li>We tabulated stocks with the top impact on index's EPS, stocks' EPS revision, and revenue revision.</li>
<li>We highlighted EPS revision on Wipro, BSE, HDFC Bank, InterGlobe Aviation, ICICI Bank, Adani Enterprises, Shriram Finance.</li>
</ul>


We analysed the earning revision of component stocks of NIFTY in the past month.
We tabulated stocks with the top impact on index's EPS, stocks' EPS revision, and revenue revision.
We highlighted EPS revision on Wipro, BSE, HDFC Bank, InterGlobe Aviation, ICICI Bank, Adani Enterprises, Shriram Finance.


NIFTY Index Earning Revision (Sep): Wipro, BSE, HDFC Bank, InterGlobe Aviation, ICICI Bank

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), HDFC Securities

HDFC Securities

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<ul><li>Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles: Management has indicated that even without the cyber incident, it would have amended JLR’s guidance at this point</li><li>Weaker demand for JLR in key markets like Europe and China continues, leading to higher variable marketing expense (VME)</li><li>Also, higher US tariffs and China’s luxury tax—both currently being absorbed by the OEMs to some extent—have structurally impacted the company’s cost base over the medium term</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.

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles: Management has indicated that even without the cyber incident, it would have amended JLR’s guidance at this pointWeaker demand for JLR in key markets like Europe and China continues, leading to higher variable marketing expense (VME)Also, higher US tariffs and China’s luxury tax—both currently being absorbed by the OEMs to some extent—have structurally impacted the company’s cost base over the medium termContent 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: Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Hero MotoCorp, Siemens, Apollo Tyres...

<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>
</ul>


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

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Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited is an Indian multinational automobile manufacturer that designs, manufactures, and sells a diverse portfolio of passenger cars and utility vehicles, including electric variants. The company is a key player in India's electric vehicle market and also owns the British car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover. It is headquartered in Mumbai, India, and was founded in 1945 as Tata Motors Limited, with the passenger vehicles business later carved out as a dedicated subsidiary.

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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

NIFTY Index Earning Revision (Sep): Wipro, BSE, HDFC Bank, InterGlobe Aviation, ICICI Bank

We analyzed NIFTY's consensus for Sep 2026 and highlighted changes of EPS in Wipro, BSE, HDFC Bank, InterGlobe Aviation, ICICI Bank, Adani...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

HSIE Results Daily: Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Hero MotoCorp, Siemens, Apollo Tyres...

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles: Management has indicated that even without the cyber incident, it would have amended JLR’s guidance at this point

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

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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

NIFTY Index Earning Revision (Sep): Wipro, BSE, HDFC Bank, InterGlobe Aviation, ICICI Bank

We analyzed NIFTY's consensus for Sep 2026 and highlighted changes of EPS in Wipro, BSE, HDFC Bank, InterGlobe Aviation, ICICI Bank, Adani...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

HSIE Results Daily: Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, Hero MotoCorp, Siemens, Apollo Tyres...

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles: Management has indicated that even without the cyber incident, it would have amended JLR’s guidance at this point

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

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...

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