Mahindra & Mahindra gains for fifth straight session, hits new high

M&M hit a new high of Rs 940, quoting higher for the fifth straight trading sessions by gaining 6% during the period.

 

Shares of Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) were quoting higher for the fifth straight trading days, hitting new high of Rs 940, up 2% on the BSE, after the government last week increased the minimum support price (MSP) of kharif crops for 2018-19.

In past six trading sessions, M&M has rallied 6% as compared to 1.5% rise in the S&P BSE Sensex. In past four months, it surged 29% against 7.5% rise in the benchmark index.

According to M&M, the Government’s plan to double farmer income by 2022 is expected to open many new opportunities for Mahindra’s Farm Equipment Sector.(Mahindra & Mahindra share price)

With the Government’s strong focus on improving farm productivity and the adoption of better agricultural practices, the sector is poised for sustained growth. With a normal monsoon forecast by major global weather forecasting agencies, the Farm Equipment Sector is ideally positioned for the near and mid-term, the company said in FY18 annual report.

The Indian auto industry is expected to continue with its growth momentum of F18 when all segments, Passenger Vehicles (PV), Commercial Vehicles (CV), Three Wheelers (3W) and Two Wheelers (2W) reported their highest-ever sales. Excluding 2-Wheelers, the industry grew at 11.9% over the previous year, registering double-digit growth for the first time in seven years, it added.

Analysts at Prabhudas Lilladher maintain ‘BUY’ rating on M&M with a price target of Rs 1,041 as the brokerage remain confident of the company’s domestic tractor business.

“The company’s strategy for its global business ramp up further boosts our confidence as the company is focusing on products & segments which are similar to its domestic tractor portfolio. However, we continue to have concerns over M&M’s domestic UV business, although the 3 upcoming launches in this space can boost volumes ahead,” the brokerage firm said in analyst meets update.

Article source : BS

Electric sparks: M&M flags issues with Tata Motors e-car pricing

Pawan Goenka says not sure about selling cars in phase-II

M&M, which is competing with rival Tata Motors Electric Cars in the country’s largest electric car tender, said the company finds it “difficult” to comprehend the latter’s pricing in the tender. Tata Motors quoted a price of Rs 10.16 lakh for its electric Tigor sedan in the tender for 10,000 electric cars when M&M offered to sell its e-Verito at approximately Rs 12 lakh (both prices are exclusive of the goods and services tax).

“This pricing is difficult for us to comprehend given the fact that we have been in the business for more than five years and have good knowledge about the industry,” Pawan Goenka, managing director at M&M, said in a conference call on Thursday.

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Tata Motors emerged as the lowest bidder in the tender and is selling 250 of the order for 400 units in the first phase. EESL, which invited the bids, gave M&M an opportunity to match the price of the electric Tigor, following which the firm would supply 150 units in first phase that ends on November 30. Goenka, however, said they would not make any profit on the order.

Goenka said he was not aware if Tata Motors was able to offer the price based on a volume commitment to its vendors. He drew a distinction between the e-Verito and the electric Tigor. He said the e-Verito was a proper sedan with a bigger length (4.24 metre) against the sub-4 metre length of the Tigor. “Our vehicle has a range of 170-180 km upon full charge, which is more than the specified range of 130 km in the tender,” he said. Read More