Maruti Suzuki reports profit decline amid ₹140bn capex plans
Maruti Suzuki's Q4 profit fell to ₹35.91 bn, down YoY, despite revenue rising 28% to ₹524.5 bn. The company plans ₹140 billion in capex for new plants but faces regulatory risks that may affect its operations.
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- material costs surged
- +51%
- this fiscal
- ₹140 billion capex
Maruti Suzuki reported a Q4 consolidated profit of ₹35.91 bn, down YoY, while revenue increased ~28% to ₹524.5 bn. Raw material costs surged +51%, leading to a consolidated margin of ~7.2%. The stock fell ~2.5% post-results.
The company plans ₹140 billion capex this fiscal for new manufacturing plants, crucial for capacity and production ramp-up. However, it faces regulatory risks from potential labor and environmental rule changes that could impact operations.
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