Nifty Auto rallies 5% in 3 sessions, Eicher Motors leads the charge
Live MintWhile the Indian benchmark indices moved back and forth during the first week of the current year, auto stocks have managed to beat the volatility, as investors were impressed by the December wholesale numbers, which came in above Street estimates. It was the passenger vehicle stocks that drew significant interest from Dalal Street investors, as major carmakers posted double-digit sales growth, led by a positive response to recent UV launches and CNG vehicles, with Maruti Suzuki leading the way. Over the last three trading sessions, the Nifty Auto Index surged 5.12%, with Eicher Motors leading the charge, rising 10%. In its recent report, domestic brokerage firm JM Financial stated that 2W wholesale performance remained steady, led by strong double-digit growth in export volumes. Although the December numbers exceeded street estimates, the PV industry posted moderate growth in CY24, and carmakers expect to reach a sales volume of 4.3 million units in Q3 FY25, with strong growth in the SUV segment and sustained demand for emission-friendly powertrains.