Auto stocks surge up to 7% on robust December sales; Eicher Motors leads the rally
Live MintStock market today: Indian auto stocks experienced strong demand in today's trading session, as investors responded positively to the December sales data, particularly strong numbers from the PV segment, prompting brokerages to maintain a positive outlook on the sector. In terms of PV sales, Maruti Suzuki led in 2024 as the country's leading car manufacturer sold 178,248 car units in December, marking a 30% YoY improvement. Tata Motors reported total sales of 76,599 vehicles in December, a slight increase from 76,138 units in the same period last year, according to a Wednesday filing on the BSE. In contrast, Bajaj Auto reported flat numbers, with total sales at 323,125 units, a marginal decline of 1% compared to 326,806 units in December 2023. Besides this, Ashok Leyland reported a 5% increase in total sales to 16,957 units in December 2024 compared to 16,154 units a year ago.