Key Trends in Indian Stock Markets for March
The Indian stock market moved significantly in March 2025 due to auto sales and inflation data. These events greatly influenced investor sentiment and market trends.
February 2025 Auto Sales Performance
The Indian automotive sector displayed mixed results in February 2025. While some manufacturers saw growth, others remained stable or experienced slight declines.
- Utility vehicle sales drove a 15% increase for Mahindra & Mahindra.
- TVS Motors Company Ltd. rose 10% due to consumer demand for two-wheelers.
- Eicher Motors Ltd posted a 9% growth in sales, highlighting steady demand.
- Maruti Suzuki sold 1,63,501 units domestically, 10,878 to OEMs, and 25,021 abroad.
- Tata Motors sold 16,693 MH&ICVs, stable from the previous year.
- Mahindra’s Utility Vehicles segment sold 50,420 units domestically, up 19%.
February 2025 Inflation Data and Economic Impact
The latest inflation report, released on 12th February 2025, showed a positive trend for the Indian economy.
- India’s annual inflation rate fell to 4.31% in January 2025, down from 5.22% in December 2024.
- This drop was lower than the expected 4.6%, marking the lowest inflation rate since August 2024.
- Interest rate cuts were more likely as inflation approached the Reserve Bank of India’s 4% target.
- After months above 5%, inflation fell, indicating economic stability and market liquidity.
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