Nomura retains Buy ratings on five auto names, citing strong demand

Nomura kept its Buy calls on M&M, Hyundai India, Ather, TVS and Sona BLW. The note points to strong auto demand; it does not represent a rating upgrade.

— FiledTue, 29 Sept, 2026, 13:55 IST·First seen Tue, 29 Sept, 2026, 13:54 IST·Source Moneycontrol

The development

Nomura retained its “Buy” ratings on M&M, Hyundai India, Ather, TVS and Sona BLW on September 29, 2026, citing strong auto demand.

The numbers

  • September 29, 2026

Why it matters to operators and investors

Nomura retained Buy ratings on all five auto names, citing strong demand; the calls are unchanged, not upgrades.

What to watch next

  • Monthly dispatches, registrations and order backlogs
  • Dealer inventory and promotional intensity
  • Quarterly revenue growth, margins and management demand commentary
  • EV sales mix and competitive pricing
  • Capacity utilization and order outlook at auto-component suppliers

The counter-case

This is not a new catalyst: Nomura merely reiterated existing Buy ratings. A broad claim of strong demand does not establish improving earnings, attractive valuations, or upside for each of these very different businesses.