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Auto And Ancillaries Q4 Results Preview: Muted Volume Trends; Margin Compression Persists — DRChoksey

Maruti Suzuki remains DRChoksey's top pick, benefiting from rural recovery and an attractive valuation.

<div class="paragraphs"><p>Margins are expected to remain under pressure during the quarter due to rising input costs, despite partial cushioning from operating efficiencies and a better mix.</p><p>(Photo: Lenny Kuhne/ Unsplash)</p></div>
Margins are expected to remain under pressure during the quarter due to rising input costs, despite partial cushioning from operating efficiencies and a better mix.

(Photo: Lenny Kuhne/ Unsplash)

While recent structural changes in India’s tax regime may offer long-term economic benefits, their nearterm impact on auto demand appears limited. Given the constrained pool of direct taxpayers, most of whom either fall below the taxable threshold or contribute modestly, a meaningful revival in the entry level segment is expected to be gradual, reflecting the underlying income distribution challenges.
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