The company captured a 24.3% revenue market share in the SUV space, but standalone automotive PBIT margins still compressed by 120 basis points to 7.7%. Farm operations suffered simultaneous drops in volumes, revenue, and operating margins, which management partly linked to a shifted festive calendar. Offsetting these industrial pressures, Mahindra Finance expanded its assets under management and Tech Mahindra improved its operating margin. Overall group resilience was supported by steady revenue and earnings growth across the services portfolio.
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Expanding SUV volumes and a 24.3% revenue market share were partially offset by rising ra…: Expanding SUV volumes and a 24.3% revenue market share were partially offset by rising raw material expenses.
Seasonal timing shifts and cost inflation created substantial headwinds for the company's…: Seasonal timing shifts and cost inflation created substantial headwinds for the company's tractor and agricultural machinery division.
Non-automotive subsidiaries including Tech Mahindra and Mahindra Finance provided crucial…: Non-automotive subsidiaries including Tech Mahindra and Mahindra Finance provided crucial stability against core manufacturing margin compression.
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Mahindra share price was up 5.6% to Rs 3,128.9, as of 1:37 pm.
Strong demand for SUVs helped offset weakness in the farm business, while its finance and technology businesses provided additional support.
Mahindra's vehicle volumes grew 26% during the quarter, with SUVs accounting for much of the momentum. The company reported a 24.3% revenue market share in the SUV segment, underlining its position in a market where demand for utility vehicles continues to be a key growth driver for passenger vehicle manufacturers.
However, the auto business's standalone PBIT margin fell 120 basis points year-on-year to 7.7% in the September quarter. Excluding the impact of the eSUV contract manufacturing agreement (CMA), the margin stood at 9.1%.
Mahindra attributed the pressure partly to a significant increase in commodity prices.
The farm segment remained a weak spot, with lower tractor volumes and a decline in revenue and profit. The company attributed the performance partly to a shift in the festive season. Its operating margin also contracted amid higher commodity costs.
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