Auto margins may recover after Q2 as price hikes offset costs

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• AUTO INDUSTRY Margins may recover after Q2 A brokerage report sees price hikes cushioning commodity-cost pressure across India’s auto sector.
• WHAT CHANGES Price hikes may protect margins AFTER Q2 Motilal Oswal expects manufacturers to recover some cost pressure beyond Q2 FY27.
• THE DATA Passenger vehicles lead Q2 growth 31.2% YoY The report’s Q2 FY27 coverage put passenger-vehicle growth at 31.2% year on year.
• RISK WATCH Commodity costs remain exposed 2 RISKS The report flags El Niño and a renewed West Asia crisis as risks to demand and costs.
• BUYER CHECK Track the full ownership cost A margin forecast is not a discount promise; compare dated prices, fuel, charging and maintenance.
• READ THE FULL STORY What vehicle buyers should watch See how price moves and input-cost risks could shape the next auto buying cycle.
• READ THE FULL STORY Get the full breakdown Sources, numbers and what to watch next.