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M&M Cuts FY27 Tractor Industry Growth Forecast to Flat Amid Drought Fears
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What Happened?
Mahindra & Mahindra has revised its FY27 tractor industry growth forecast from 5% to flat due to worsening drought conditions in Maharashtra and Karnataka. Despite this, strong demand in northern markets may provide some support.
Key points
- M&M's tractor growth forecast for FY27 is now broadly flat.
- Drought conditions in Maharashtra and Karnataka are more severe than expected.
- Uttar Pradesh remains a strong market for tractors.
- M&M's tractor volumes fell 6% year-on-year to 116,027 units in Q2.
- The farm equipment business reported a 6% decline in revenue to ₹9,572 crore.
Key insights
- The drought could lead to delayed tractor purchases beyond the festive season.
- Rising agricultural input costs may affect farmer sentiment.
- M&M may adjust its forecast based on demand trends observed in the coming weeks.
Why it matters
The revised forecast could impact farmers' purchasing decisions and the overall tractor market.
Entities
Mahindra & Mahindra· CompanyMaharashtra· StateKarnataka· StateUttar Pradesh· StateMadhya Pradesh· StateRajasthan· State
Source
Business Standard
