Budget 2025: Auto stocks down by up to 40% from 52-week peak. Can these 3 grants by FM Sitharaman turn things around?

Stocks of auto OEMs and component makers have fallen sharply due to FII sell-offs and earnings downgrade expectations. The upcoming Union Budget is anticipated to address industry demands for GST rate simplification, hybrid vehicle GST reduction, and improved PLI schemes. Despite superior 1-year returns, the BSE Auto index has struggled over the past six months. Stocks of auto OEMs and component makers have fallen sharply due to FII sell-offs and earnings downgrade expectations. The upcoming Union Budget is anticipated to address industry demands for GST rate simplification, hybrid vehicle GST reduction, and improved PLI schemes. Despite superior 1-year returns, the BSE Auto index has struggled over the past six months.  Economic Times