New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- Festive season demand, favourable rural tailwinds and improved production availability are expected to support volume growth across most original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) going forward, according to a sector research report released by Asit C. Mehta Investment Intermediates.

Dealer inventory levels remained relatively low across the automotive industry, which continued to support wholesale dispatches and channel replenishment. However, commodity price movements, geopolitical developments, and export market conditions remained key monitorables for the sector.

In addition, industry performance in the second half of FY27 expected to serve as a crucial watchpoint, as the high base moderated reported volume growth ...