Mahindra & Mahindra Management Guidance Tracker
48 forward-looking guidance items tracked across 12 quarters.
Growth
Management confirmed that production capacity will increase to 39,000 units per month by the end of Q4 FY24, with current production already at that level.
Q1 FY24EPS growth target of 15-20%TrackedManagement reiterated a long-term EPS growth target of 15-20%, despite a strong 60% growth in Q1.
Q1 FY24Farm machinery growth target of 40% for FY24TrackedManagement expressed confidence in achieving at least 40% growth in farm machinery revenue for the full year.
Q2 FY24Auto production capacity to reach 49,000/month by March 2024ActiveProduction is currently at 42,000/month and on track to hit 49,000 by end of fiscal year.
Q2 FY24Susten capacity target of 7 GW in 4 yearsTrackedSusten plans to grow from 1.5 GW to 7 GW in 4 years, with 1 GW of bids already won in H1.
Q3 FY24SUV volume growth mid-to-high teens in FY25TrackedM&M expects to grow faster than the UV industry (SIAM forecast 10-12%), targeting mid-to-high teens growth.
Q4 FY24Auto volume growth mid-to-high teens in FY25ActiveManagement expects auto volume growth in the mid-to-high teens for FY25, driven by new launches like XUV 3XO and Thar 5-door.
Q4 FY24Farm sector growth of ~5% in FY25TrackedFarm sector expected to grow around 5% in FY25, with potential upside from favorable monsoons and farmer terms of trade.
Q1 FY25Mid-to-high teens SUV volume growth for FY25ActiveManagement reiterated expectation of mid-to-high teens growth in SUV volumes for FY25, supported by new launches and capacity.
Q1 FY25Tractor industry growth around 5% with upside potentialActiveManagement maintained ~5% tractor industry growth outlook but noted favorable factors (monsoons, government spending) could push higher.
Q2 FY25Auto volume growth of mid-to-high teensTrackedManagement expects full-year SUV portfolio volume growth of 15%-18%.
Q2 FY25Tractor industry growth of 6-7% for FY25TrackedRevised tractor industry growth outlook to 6%-7% for the full year, implying 13%-15% H2 growth.
Q3 FY25Q4 Tractor Industry Growth >15%ActiveManagement expects the tractor industry to grow over 15% in Q4 FY25, driven by good reservoir levels, Rabi sowing, and favorable terms of trade.
Q3 FY25Full Year Tractor Industry Growth ~7%ActiveBased on Q4 growth, the full year tractor industry growth is expected to be over 7%.
Q4 FY25SUV growth to outpace industry in FY26ActiveManagement expects M&M SUV volumes to grow faster than the industry in FY26, driven by full-year contributions from Thar ROXX and 3XO, and incremental EV volumes from a new customer base.
Q4 FY25Tractor industry growth in high single digits for FY26ActiveManagement guided for tractor industry growth in high single digits for FY26, with M&M focusing on execution rather than market share targets.
Q1 FY26SUV volume growth guidance of mid-to-high teens for FY26ActiveManagement reaffirmed SUV volume growth guidance of mid-to-high teens for FY26, supported by new EV launches and refreshes.
Q1 FY26EV ramp-up to 5,000-6,000 units per month by festive seasonActiveEV production is expected to ramp up from current 4,000 to 5,000-6,000 per month during the festive season, with further ramp-up after January 2026.
Q2 FY26Tractor industry growth raised to 10-12% for FY26ActiveManagement upgraded tractor industry growth outlook from 5-7% to low double digits (10-12%) for FY26, citing GST cuts and strong rural fundamentals.
Q2 FY26SUV industry growth maintained at mid-to-high teensActiveManagement reiterated SUV industry growth guidance of mid-to-high teens for FY26, unchanged from the start of the year.
Q3 FY26EV volume target of 80,000+ units in FY27TrackedManagement expects to sell over 80,000 EVs in FY27, driven by the three current models and a new model (BO7) launching in calendar 2027.
Q4 FY26SUV volume growth of mid-to-high teens in FY27ActiveManagement expects SUV volume growth of 15%-18% in FY27, driven by strong demand and capacity additions.
Q4 FY26Tractor industry growth of ~5% in FY27ActiveManagement expects tractor industry growth of around 5% in FY27, based on base effects and rural sentiment.
Margins
Management committed to maintaining an ROE of at least 18%, with current ROE at 24%.
Q2 FY24Mahindra Finance credit cost target of 1.5%-1.7% for FY24ActiveCredit cost expected to decline from 2.3% in H1 to 1.5%-1.7% by year-end, driven by structural asset quality improvement.
Q3 FY24Farm machinery breakeven in 1.5-2 yearsTrackedFarm machinery business expected to break even in about 1.5 to 2 years with current growth plans.
Q2 FY25Auto PBIT margin medium-term goal of ~10%TrackedManagement targets auto PBIT margin to first reach FY19 levels of around 10% as a medium-term goal.
Q1 FY26Tech Mahindra EBIT margin target of 15% by F27TrackedTech Mahindra's EBIT margin recovery is on track at 11.1% this quarter, with a target of 15% by F27.
Revenue
Management expects farm machinery revenue to grow about 40% for the full year, up from 35% in H1.
Q3 FY24Tractor industry Q4 FY24 decline of 10%ActiveManagement guided for tractor industry to decline 10% in Q4 FY24, with full-year decline around 5%.
Q3 FY25EV Monthly Volume Target 5,000 UnitsActiveManagement targets an initial monthly volume of about 5,000 units combined for the BE 6e and XEV 9e.
Other
Capacity expansion on track to 49,000 units per month by end of current quarter, though near-term volumes may be impacted by XUV300 ramp-down.
Q1 FY25Logistics express business breakeven by end of Q2 FY25ActiveManagement committed to turning around the express logistics business to breakeven by the end of the current quarter.
Q1 FY25Effective tax rate ~23-24% for FY25TrackedCFO guided effective tax rate for FY25 to be approximately 23-24%.
Q3 FY25Farm International Operations Review in Q4ActiveThe evaluation of international farm operations will be completed in Q4, with potential actions to be disclosed.
Q4 FY25BEV delivery ramp-up to be gradual, focusing on customer experienceActiveM&M plans to slow BEV deliveries in April-May to improve customer experience, with average waiting time of ~4 months. Production capacity is at 5,000/month initially.
Q4 FY25PLI certification expected by Q2 FY26, cumulative accrual thenActiveManagement expects technical certification for PLI on XEV 9e by Q2 FY26, at which point cumulative PLI for all sold vehicles will be accrued.
Q1 FY26New platform reveal on August 15 and Investor Day in NovemberActiveA new platform will be revealed on August 15, with more details shared at the Investor Day in November.
Q2 FY26PLI incentives expected to continue till FY28TrackedPLI scheme for EVs is expected to last till fiscal 2028, with sufficient funds remaining to support claims.
Q2 FY26No further rights issues planned in near futureTrackedManagement stated there are no rights issues planned in the near future for any listed or unlisted subsidiaries.
Q3 FY26Last-mile mobility IPO in FY27TrackedManagement plans to list the last-mile mobility business via an IPO in FY27 to unlock value.
Q4 FY26Last Mile Mobility listing by calendar 2027TrackedManagement expects to list Last Mile Mobility in FY28, with calendar 2027 being a realistic timeline.
Capex
Includes INR 12,000 crore for EVs, INR 8,500 crore for SUV ICE, INR 4,000 crore for CVs, and INR 1,500 crore for Susten.
Q4 FY24Farm capex of INR 5,000 crore over three yearsTrackedIncludes INR 2,800 crore for product development, INR 700 crore for capacity, and INR 600 crore for TREM V readiness.
Expansion
Two electric origin SUVs (BE 6e and XEV 9e) to be revealed in November 2024 and in market early 2025.
Q3 FY26Capacity addition of 5,000-6,000 ICE units by July-August 2026ActiveDebottlenecking will add 5,000-6,000 units per month for ICE products like XUV 3XO, Bolero, Scorpio-N, and Thar.
Q3 FY26Nagpur greenfield tractor capacity of 100,000 unitsTrackedA new greenfield plant in Nagpur will add 100,000 units of Mahindra-branded tractor capacity, with additional capacity for Swaraj under evaluation.