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Bajaj Auto Stock Plunges on Weak Domestic Sales Report
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Shares of the Indian automaker fell sharply after its September sales figures showed a 9% year-on-year drop in domestic sales, fueling concerns about weakening consumer demand.
Bajaj Auto Ltd. shares plunged on Thursday after the automaker's September sales report revealed a significant drop in domestic volumes, raising investor concerns about weakening consumer demand in India. The stock fell 7.4% to ₹10,066, making it one of the top decliners on the Nifty 50 index.
Domestic Weakness Clouds Sales Report
The sell-off was triggered by the company's latest sales figures, which showed a mixed performance for September. While total sales grew 5% year-on-year to 538,000 units, this growth was driven by the export market.
The key figure alarming investors was a 9% year-on-year decline in domestic sales, which fell to 294,000 units. According to the data, exports also weakened from the prior month, falling 13% to 244,000 units, though they rose on an annual basis. The steep fall in the domestic market overshadowed the overall growth and pointed to potential headwinds for the Indian auto sector.
AdBroader Market Concerns
The disappointing domestic figures from Bajaj Auto are amplifying concerns about the health of the Indian automobile market amid rising economic uncertainty. Investors are particularly wary of the impact of surging crude oil prices, which directly increase manufacturing input costs for automakers and can dampen consumer spending.
The negative sentiment was reflected across the broader market on Thursday. The Nifty Auto index saw widespread selling, with Bajaj Auto and Mahindra & Mahindra cited among the session's heaviest losers. The benchmark Sensex and Nifty 50 indices also opened lower as global macroeconomic pressures kept institutional buyers on the sidelines.
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