The reason the stock is trading so high is that EPS from the past 12 months stands at ₹46, and investors seem to believe the company can improve on this. But it would be wrong to assume Tata Motors has somehow become immune to the vicissitudes of the auto industry.
Indian Auto Industry: The industry saw 24 CNG PV launches this fiscal as compared to 14 in FY 20. In the case of electric, there were 31 PV launches as compared to 7 models in FY20. Strong hybrids have also seen increased traction, with sales outpacing electric for the first time in last 2 months. Petrol model launches at 111 were lower by 21% and diesel at 54 down by 61%, according to Jato Dynamics.
Automakers CNG Vehicles: The industry saw 24 CNG PV launches this fiscal as compared to 14 in FY 20. In the case of electric, there were 31 PV launches as compared to 7 models in FY20. Strong hybrids have also seen increased traction, with sales outpacing electric for the first time in last 2 months. Petrol model launches at 111 were lower by 21% and diesel at 54 down by 61%, according to Jato Dynamics.
The industry saw 24 CNG PV launches this fiscal as compared to 14 in FY 20. In the case of electric, there were 31 PV launches as compared to 7 models in FY20. Strong hybrids have also seen increased traction, with sales outpacing electric for the first time in last 2 months. Petrol model launches at 111 were lower by 21% and diesel at 54 down by 61%, according to Jato Dynamics.
Maruti Suzuki: The fall in sales of small cars and the rise in SUV sales may not be only due to Indians now ditching small cars and preferring to buy SUVs. Due to several factors, carmakers are focusing more on SUVs, making them affordable even if they have to downsize them in different respects, just as small-car segment crumbles under stress.