This is how a company tricks you into thinking it's bigger than it is in realityRevenue is not always the amount written on the invoice. The final number can change because of rebates, returns, penalties, warranties, cu...
08 Jul, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
Blue Star MD flags 2% margin drop this summer but bets big on data centres for long-term growthBlue Star experienced a robust summer AC sales season, but rising input costs significantly impacted profit margins. The company's MD antic...
29 Jun, 2026, 03.23 PM IST
Sold, or just shipped? How sales figures can be manipulated – and how you can spot itGoods left the warehouse. The invoice went out. So it must be a sale, right? Not always. Under the rules, a sale counts only when the custo...
27 Jun, 2026, 05.46 AM IST
Will a strong brand play the role it is supposed to? 4 consumer electricals stocks with upside potential of up to 28%Many companies in this space have underperformed the broader market. The underperformance did not happen without reason. Margins were under...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
India likely won't export sugar for years as El Nino, ethanol squeeze supplyOnce as a top sugar exporter, India is now anticipating a three-year stretch of significant export deficits, primarily driven by El Nino's ...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.07 AM IST
Time for investors and traders to think alike? 7 Nifty Auto stocks with an upside potential of up to 19%There are sectors that have not quite followed the war script. Take the auto sector, for instance. A surge in oil prices is supposed to be ...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
EV demand surges in India as fuel prices rise; Maruti, Mercedes-Benz face delivery delaysElectric car demand is surging across India. Manufacturers are unable to meet this sudden rise, causing wait times of up to three months fo...
13 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Bullish on autos? Siddhartha Khemka picks Maruti Suzuki and Samvardhana MothersonIndia’s auto sector started FY27 on a mixed note, with passenger vehicles and tractors showing resilience while two-wheelers and commercial...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
India’s first choice for cars is going second-handIndia’s car market is shifting gears: why stretch for a new hatchback when a used SUV gets you further? A booming pre-owned market is redef...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
Nayara Energy completes scheduled Vadinar refinery turnaroundNayara Energy has finished its scheduled maintenance at the Vadinar refinery. This critical work involved thousands of personnel and heavy ...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
EV demand charges ahead but supply runs lowIndia's electric car and two-wheeler demand has nearly doubled. High fuel prices are driving consumers to switch. This surge has created a ...
29 May, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
Auto sector still growing but these are the risks every investor must watch in FY27: Deep ShahIndia's automobile sector is poised for strong growth in FY27. However, experts advise caution due to rising costs and macro headwinds. A s...
21 May, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
Maruti Suzuki partners Standard Chartered Bank for dealer financing solutionsMaruti Suzuki India has partnered with Standard Chartered Bank to provide inventory funding for its dealers. This alliance aims to empower ...
20 May, 2025, 05.12 PM IST
From next quarter, Mercedes will change how it sells cars in IndiaToday, as a customer, one chooses a car from what the inventory available with a Mercedes dealer. That system will soon change. Mercedes Be...
03 Jun, 2021, 10.22 AM IST
Covid-19 Impact: Automakers may rehaul supply chain to ease dealer inventory woesDigital bookings for sales and service and just-in-time deliveries will allow dealerships to hold just-in-time inventory.
13 May, 2020, 08.51 AM IST
Automobile dealers ask manufacturers to report retail sales to avoid inventory accumulationThis becomes significant as automobile dealers attribute the focus of the manufacturers on achieving their wholesale targets as one of the ...
12 Sep, 2019, 05.22 PM IST
Auto dealers have to efficiently plan financials to combat liquidity issueThe dealership fraternity is under tremendous pressure to remain viable amidst a sustained slide in volumes.
05 Sep, 2019, 07.19 AM IST