Minda Corp.’s medium-term growth visibility remains strong, underpinned by rising content-per-vehicle, a healthy platform order pipeline, and continued portfolio premiumization.

We continue to maintain our HOLD rating on the stock

Maruti Suzuki’s Q2 FY26 quarterly performance reflected resilient revenue growth led by strong exports and better realizations, although margin softness persisted due to elevated operating costs and higher raw material pricing pressure.

Escorts’ 2QFY26 PAT at INR3.2b was below our estimate of INR3.7b due to a lower-than-expected margin improvement and lower other income. Both tractor and construction equipment margins were below our estimates.

Balkrishna Industries’ (BIL) 2Q earnings at INR2.7b were below our estimate of INR3.7b due to an adverse mix, the impact of US tariffs, and weak demand.

We met with the management team of Amara Raja to get an update on the business. OE demand has picked up after GST rate cuts, while replacement is yet to pick up, lead costs, excl. currency depreciation, remain stable QoQ.

TRSL is strategically positioned for sustained growth across India's rail sector, leveraging its integrated capabilities in freight, passenger, propulsion, and wheelset segments.

JK Tyre's revenue grew during the quarter driven by its India operations, while the Mexico business partially offset this growth due to geopolitical tensions. Margin and profitability were impacted as the cost of sales increased. The Indian tyre industry is expected to grow 7-8% this fiscal driven by strong domestic replacement demand. Furthermore, the company's market penetration, digitalisation efforts and focus on enhancing operational efficiencies are expected to support long-term growth. Nevertheless, global uncertainties caused by US tariffs and the ongoing geopolitical situation continue to pose challenges. As a result, we retain our HOLD rating on the...

*over or under performance to benchmark index Endurance Technologies Ltd is one of India's leading automotive component manufacturers, with operations in the domestic market and Europe. It mainly caters to domestic two- and three-wheeler original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and supplies aluminium casting products to four-wheeler OEMs in Europe....

BKT's sales volume was impacted by tariff-related disruptions, leading to a volatile ordering cycle in April. Ongoing trade tensions and geopolitical challenges in key export markets have dampened customer sentiment. However, the company expects the ordering cycle to normalise with a permanent tariff structure. BKT has been gaining brand acceptance in the Indian market and aims to enhance it further by launching into the PCR and CV segments. With expansions in the OHT segment...

The company’s liquidity position was adequate, supported by expectation of healthy cash flows, sizeable cash and bank balances (~Rs. 5,910 crore as on March 31, 2025) and low to moderate utilisation of committed facilities (buffer of ~Rs. 3,397 crore as on March 31, 2025).

Uno Minda continues to demonstrate strong long-term growth prospects within the automotive sector, with robust growth across all verticals, outperforming industry benchmarks across both established and emerging product segments. The company's *over or under performance to benchmark index robust pipeline of new product launches, significant strategic investments in manufacturing capacity, advanced technologies, and localization initiatives especially within the EV power electronics domain, position it well to meet rising industry demand. Additionally, its healthy EV order book and ongoing capacity expansion initiatives is expected to yield tangible...

Given the strong fundamentals and product diversification, we believe ZFCV will be a direct beneficiary in the long run owing to economic growth, a wider portfolio and government *over or under performance to benchmark index thrusts on infrastructure development. The firm is driven by higher AMT and ECAS penetration and strategic e-mobility initiatives, despite flat trailer volumes and adverse mix. Regulatory tailwinds (ESC, AIS 113, ADAS) and a robust product pipeline support future growth. EV segment momentum continues, with targeted solutions for independent bus OEMs. Hence, factoring in 14% earnings CAGR over FY25-27E. Having said that, we...

In a deal valued at ~USD 225mn, CEAT has completed its acquisition of the CAMSO brand’s off-highway construction equipment-bias tyre and tracks business from Michelin.

Upgrading the stock HOLD to BUY and arriving at a TP of Rs 16,425 per share (Earlier: Rs 12,635/share), implying an upside of 12% from CMP.

*over or under performance to benchmark index In Q1FY26, Tata Motors' revenue decreased 2.5% YoY to Rs. 104,407cr, primarily The JLR division's revenue was down 1.2% YoY to Rs. 75,952cr, driven by a 11.3% YoY decrease in volume of Range Rover and Jaguar wholesale by 71.6% YoY, as the 27.5% US trade tariff imposed on UK/EU-produced vehicles and the planned...

Management guides for single-digit growth in FY26E for PV/CV, with Q2FY26E recovery on a low base. PV growth is expected to remain in the range of ~1.0–2.0% in FY26E amid muted sentiment, with Altroz/Tiago refresh aiding hatch share recovery, and Sierra EV/Harrier EV launches boosting UV positioning.

Olectra Greentech's outlook for FY26 appears positive, supported by a strong order book of over 10,000 electric buses, planned production ramp-up, and technological advancements. The company aims to deliver 2,000 buses in FY26, with volumes expected to accelerate from Q2 and peak in H2 as supply chain bottlenecks ease and capacity utilisation improves. Management foresees steady revenue growth and rising profits with higher volumes. Key watchpoints include timely supply of key components like chassis and batteries, successful...

We maintain our HOLD rating on the stock, as the current price largely factors in the positives.

ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India (ZFCV) reported Q1FY26 EBITDA margin of 13.5% (vs. I-Sec estimate 17%), was down ~120bps YoY/380bps QoQ.