Shailesh Chandra said that the segment faces structural cost challenges. More than half of India’s car buyers are below the Rs 10-lakh mark too.
The U.S. has invited India to participate in the Pax Silica initiative, aimed at strengthening global supply chains for critical minerals, semiconductors, and advanced technologies. Market expert Sudip Bandyopadhyay, Group Chairman, Inditrade Capital, says the move could reshape geopolitical alliances and reduce global dependence on China for rare earth materials. According to Bandyopadhyay, a user-led alliance involving the U.S., India, Japan, and South Korea could create a powerful counterweight in critical resource negotiations. Indian sectors that could benefit include domestic automobile and EV manufacturers such as Tata Motors, Mahindra, and Bajaj Auto, along with mining players like GMDC. While NMDC may see indirect gains, the development is seen as a strategically positive step for India’s long-term economic and technological growth.
JM Financial forecasts a profit after tax (PAT) increase of 9.8% year-on-year for Nifty50 in Q3FY26, driven by IT services, automobiles, metals & mining, telecom, and industrials.
Mahindra has unveiled the all-new XUV 7XO, the successor to the XUV700, with refreshed styling, a tech-rich cabin and enhanced safety features. Priced between ₹13.6 lakh and ₹24.9 lakh, the SUV aims to redefine the premium segment. R Velusamy, President – Automotive Business, Mahindra & Mahindra, shares insights on feature plans and more.
Shares of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles tumbled 4 per cent on Tuesday after it announced a weak set of numbers by its wholly-owned subsidiary JLR for the December 2025 quarter.
The Tata Motors stock fell 4.45 per cent to hit a low of Rs 422.50 on BSE, only to recover some ground later. At 12.35 pm, it was down 3 per cent at Rs 428.95.
The 83% rise in hybrid sales come on the back of just eight models compared to over 40 EV models in the country
Indian automobile companies will share their sales data for the month and year ended on December 31, 2025 and brokerage firms foresee a strong sales data for the month.
The Tata Group emerged as one of the biggest wealth destroyers for investors in 2025, an unusual outcome for a conglomerate long associated with steady value creation. The damage was led by Tata Consultancy Services, which alone erased nearly ₹3 lakh crore in market capitalisation as the IT sector grappled with slowing growth, AI-led disruption and global trade uncertainty. Several other Tata stocks - including Trent, Tata Elxsi, Voltas and Tata Technologies - declined 20-40%, further denting investor portfolios. Even Tata Motors, a past outperformer, failed to deliver meaningful gains. While Tata Steel offered some relief with a strong rally on rising metal prices, it was not enough to offset broader losses. The year highlighted how sectoral headwinds and valuation pressures can turn even marquee groups into wealth destroyers.
Trent stock was closely followed by TCS, the second largest loser on Nifty this year.
Elon Musk’s Tesla has also dented EV sales of premium and luxury carmakers. Tesla sold 62 EVs in December, according to VAHAN.
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