Nomura reiterates 'Buy' on M&M, Hyundai India, Ather ahead of strong June auto sales

Nomura expects robust June auto sales in India, reiterating 'Buy' ratings on Mahindra & Mahindra, Hyundai Motor India, and Ather Energy, pointing to positive momentum across the mobility retail segment.

— FiledFri, 3 Jul, 2026, 08:19 IST·First seen Fri, 3 Jul, 2026, 08:18 IST·Source Moneycontrol · Results

What happened

Nomura expects strong June auto sales in India and reiterates 'Buy' ratings on Mahindra & Mahindra, Hyundai Motor India, and Ather Energy, signaling positive

Why this matters

Broad-based auto retail strength across mainstream and EV players (Ather) points to a rising mobility segment worth monitoring for partnership or acquisition angles.

What to watch

  • June wholesale dispatch numbers from SIAM/individual OEMs (1-3 July)
  • FADA retail registration data as demand-quality check
  • Rural demand signals and monsoon progress affecting tractor/2W (M&M, Ather)
  • Inventory-to-sales ratios flagging channel stuffing risk
  • EV subsidy/policy commentary impacting Ather
  • Peers (Maruti, Tata Motors, TVS, Bajaj) get comparative reads-through; other brokerages issue preview notes
  • Institutional positioning ahead of month-end volume disclosures (1-2 July)
  • Ather Energy watched closely given lower liquidity and higher volatility vs. large caps
  • Auto ancillary and dealer-finance names rerated on volume tailwind expectations