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Craftsman Automation surges 13%, hits record high on healthy outlook

The stock of the auto components and equipment company is trading higher for the fifth straight day, surging 23 per cent during the period.

Uno Minda Ltd Q1FY25 results: Net profit jumps 17% to Rs 210.8 cr

Auto components maker Uno Minda Ltd on Wednesday reported a 17 per cent rise in consolidated profit after tax at Rs 210.8 crore in the first quarter ended June 30, 2024. The company had posted a consolidated profit after tax of Rs 180.17 crore in the same quarter of the previous fiscal, Uno Minda said in a regulatory filing. Consolidated revenue from operations in the first quarter stood at Rs 3,817.51 crore, as against Rs 3,092.66 crore in the year-ago period, it added. Total expenses in the quarter were higher at Rs 3,587.78 crore, as compared to Rs 2,906.79 crore in the same period a year ago. The growth in the quarter was driven by all product segments especially led by lighting, alloy wheels, switches, sensors and controllers, the company said. "Our journey towards becoming a global automotive technology leader continues to gain momentum as we deliver yet another quarter of robust performance, reinforced by our commitment towards innovation and customer satisfaction," Uno Min

Sona BLW: Why Nomura thinks auto component firm may surpass industry growth

The electric vehicle (EV) revenue accounted for 33% of total revenue. The company's order book expanded to Rs 23,300 crore in Q1FY25, from Rs 22,600 crore in Q4FY24.

Auto component industry to see moderate growth this fiscal: ICRA

The Red Sea crisis is likely to impact the margins of the auto component industry over the next few quarters amid higher container rates and shipping time, credit ratings agency ICRA said on Thursday, projecting a moderate growth for the industry this fiscal. Close to two-thirds of the auto component exports are made to North America and Europe, and one-third of the imports is made from these regions, as per the ratings agency. "The disruption along the Red Sea route has resulted in a surge in container rates by 2-3 times in YTD (year-to-date) this calendar year compared to CY2023, while shipping time has also increased by around two weeks," ICRA said. The operating margins are set for a year-on-year improvement of around 50 basis-points in FY2025, benefitting from better operating leverage, higher content per vehicle, and value additions, while remaining exposed to any sharp volatility in commodity prices and foreign exchange rates, it said. Also, the industry's liquidity position

Auto component maker SAMIL raises $350 mn through issuance of notes

Auto components maker Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd on Friday said it has raised USD 350 million (around Rs 2,920 crore) through the issuance of notes. The notes were issued by the step-down subsidiary, SMRC Automotive Holdings Netherlands BV (SAHN BV) backed by a corporate guarantee from Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd (SAMIL), the company said in a statement. The issue was oversubscribed six times with a peak order book in excess of USD 2.2 billion, it added. "The fund raised by way of issuance of notes marks return of the Motherson Group after 8 years to USD bond market and first-ever with a dual investment grade rating from two reputed international credit rating agencies -- Moody's and Fitch," SAMIL said. The issuance is debt neutral as proceeds from the same will be utilised to repay existing debt. The notes shall be listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, it added. "The success of this transaction is a testament to the Motherson Group's adherence to its ..

Hi-Tech Gears hits new high; surges 26% in 2 days on healthy outlook

In the past six weeks, the stock of Hi-Tech Gears has soared 56 per cent; while, thus far in the financial year 2024, it has zoomed 159 per cent

CV growth worries, sustainable margin gains key concerns for Bosch

While localisation efforts and margin improvement are medium-term positives, the immediate trigger is the healthy Q3 show

Auto component industry's revenue growth to moderate to 5-7%: ICRA

Annual revenue growth of leading auto component manufacturing companies will come down to 5-7 per cent in the next fiscal due to moderation in domestic volumes and a drop in exports, rating firm Icra said on Tuesday. According to Icra estimates, its sample of 45 auto ancillaries, with aggregate annual revenues of Rs 2.7 lakh crore in FY23, is likely to grow by 9-11 per cent in FY24, driven by healthy domestic demand despite a high base and moderate growth in exports. For FY25, the growth is likely to be relatively lower to 5-7 per cent, with expected moderation in domestic volume growth and a weak outlook for exports, Icra said. It also noted that capex towards capacity enhancements and technological development resulted in higher investment in FY24, which is likely to continue in FY25. The industry is estimated to incur a capex of at least Rs 20,000-25,000 crore in FY2025, with incremental investments being towards new product additions, product development for committed platforms

Domestic auto component industry reports highest turnover in FY23

The domestic auto component industry expects to log in double-digit sales growth in the current fiscal after having reported its highest-ever turnover in 2022-23, as demand is expected to remain robust. As per the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA), the sector reported a turnover of Rs 5.6 lakh crore last fiscal, registering a growth of 33 per cent over Rs 4.2 lakh crore in 2021-22. In 2022-23, exports grew by 5 per cent to Rs 1.61 lakh crore while imports grew by 11 per cent to Rs. 1.63 lakh crore, it added. The aftermarket, estimated at Rs 85,333 crore also witnessed a steady growth of 15 per cent while component sales to OEMs in the domestic market grew by 39.5 per cent to Rs 4.76 lakh crore, ACMA said. "With significant mitigation in the supply-side issues of availability of semiconductors, input raw-material costs and logistics, the vehicle industry is expected to continue to perform well in FY24, which augurs well for the auto components sector," ACMA ...

Samvardhana Motherson Int'l to buy Cirma Entreprise SAS for 7.2 mn euros

Auto components maker Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd on Thursday said its arm Samvardhana Motherson Automotive Systems Group BV will fully acquire French entity Cirma Entreprise SAS at an enterprise value of 7.2 million euros (nearly Rs 65 crore). Samvardhana Motherson Automotive Systems Group BV (SMRPBV) has signed a binding undertaking to acquire a 100 per cent stake in Cirma Entreprise from Vinci Energies France, Samvardhana Motherson International said in a regulatory filing. Cirma Entreprise is into aerospace, shipbuilding and allied industries. The cost of acquisition is pegged at an enterprise value of 7.2 million euros, it added. On the rationale behind the acquisition, the company said Motherson will become a Tier 1 to Aerospace OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) and proximity to OEM would open further avenues for growth. Also, it will help in diversification to electrical wiring and interconnect systems (EWIS) for aerospace, shipbuilding and other allied ...

Rs 25,938-cr Auto PLI scheme: Centre considers paying incentive quarterly

Incentives for FY23 yet to be disbursed as OEMs yet to furnish requisite documents, say officials

Lumax Auto soars 12% as it acquires majority stake in IAC Group's India biz

IAC India is a well-established Tier-1 interior systems and components supplier to key automotive OEMs in India including Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, Volkswagen and Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles.

Auto components industry grows 34.8% to Rs 2.65 trillion in H1 of FY23

India's auto components industry witnessed a 34.8 per cent growth to Rs 2.65 lakh crore in first-half of 2022-23, riding on domestic demand, particularly from the passenger vehicles segment, the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India said on Wednesday. During the period, exports of components grew by 8.6 per cent to USD 10.1 billion (Rs 79.03 lakh crore), while imports climbed 17.2 per cent to USD 10.1 billion (Rs 79.8 lakh crore), Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA) said. "We've seen great growth come out of passenger cars and commercial vehicles... The festive season was very positive for two-wheelers, and we hope that two-wheelers will be back on the growth track, like they have been in the past," ACMA President Sunjay Kapur told reporters in a virtual conference. He further said moderation in the supply-side issues, such as availability of semiconductors, high input raw-material costs and non-availability of containers, also helped in

Sona BLW expects two-third of revenues from EV components in coming years

With carmakers investing billions of dollars to build EVs, auto part suppliers are also diversifying their business towards new and clean technologies and moving away from gasoline-reliant supply chai

Maruti Suzuki: Genuine accessories available online in over 100 cities

The company said users can search accessories based on the vehicle model, variant and product category

Auto components major Motherson Sumi Q3 net dips 80% to Rs 226 crore

Total revenue from operations stood at Rs 16,117.51 crore in the quarter under review against Rs 17,092.44 crore in the year-ago period

Toyota extends production stoppages in Japan as components run short

Lost production from the latest halts will now total about 14,000 vehicles in December, up from 9,000 units it flagged on Friday, Toyota said.

With states unlocking, auto manufacturers crank up production in June

Expect to reach up to 90% of pre-Covid 2.0 levels

Autocomp sector set for a rebound after two tough fiscals, says Crisil

The automotive components sector will see revenue rebound 21 to 23 per cent next fiscal: Crisil

Japanese group Yanmar sets up its first diesel engine making unit in India

With a built-up area of 23,708 sq mt, the facility in Chennai has an annual production capacity of 80,000 engines