GOLDEN RULES FOR TRADING

Automobile Stocks for the week – 13 to 17.04.2015

Automobile Stocks for the week – 13 to 17.04.2015

Stocks of major automobile companies are seen in a range with a positive bias next week, as
investors are expected to stay invested because of sustained demand in key categories over the medium term.

The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers sees automobile sales in 2015-16 (Apr-Mar) "moderately higher" than the last year. However, officials of the industry lobby did not give an estimate for the likely growth.

SIAM last announced sales numbers for March and the financial year ended Mar 31. In 2014-15, automobile sales grew 7.2% on year to 19.75 mln units. Passenger car sales rose 5% on year to 1.88 mln units, aided by product launches.

Sales across key categories such as scooters, medium and heavy commercial vehicles and passenger cars are seen rising on a sustained basis over the next year, and are driving up valuations of key companies in these spaces.