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Rising costs, EV push may pressure Hero MotoCorp margins despite strong Q4
Hero MotoCorp's March quarter showed strong year-on-year growth, but sequential performance was impacted by rising input costs and intense competition, particularly in the low-margin EV segment. Despite these pressures, the company expects the two-wheeler industry to grow in high single digits in FY27, with Hero MotoCorp aiming to outperform through new launches across segments.
Watch | M&M’s Japan agri exit seen as strategic portfolio rationalisation amid rising competition
Mahindra & Mahindra’s decision to exit its agri-machinery business in Japan reflects a broader strategy to streamline operations and focus on stronger, profitable markets, according to LKP Securities analyst Ashwin Patil. He said the Japan unit was likely a smaller, underperforming business facing intense competition, making continued investment less viable. The move aligns with M&M’s past efforts to exit non-core global operations and prioritise high-performing segments.