Gross Margin Compression from Revenue Mix Shift
GP margins declined to 12.7% in Q3 from 14%+ due to GST-driven shift toward lower-margin entry-level vehicles and higher CV mix. Q4 expected at 13-13.5%, full recovery to 14-15% by Q1-Q2 FY27 only.
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Interest Cost Guidance Miss
Management had guided interest cost would halve, but Q3 saw flat finance costs due to higher average inventory holding (90 days in Q2) despite month-end reductions. Benefit now expected from Q4 FY26 onwards as inventory normalized to 19 days.
Supply Constraints on High-Demand Entry-Level Models
Maruti Espresso, Swift, and Baleno models facing supply shortage with 400-500 unfulfilled orders. Management expects supply normalization by March-April 2026, potentially limiting upside if OEM production doesn't ramp up as expected.
EV Business Structurally Lower Margins
Ather EV segment has significantly lower margins than ICE vehicle business. As EV penetration rises (target 30% by 2030), blended margins could face structural pressure unless offset by higher-margin luxury/aftermarket segments.