The Indian automobile sector started the fiscal year 2026-27 with varied results across segments. Passenger vehicles and tractors demonstrated resilience, whereas two-wheelers and commercial vehicles encountered headwinds. Market analyst Siddhartha Khemka remains optimistic about the sector's prospects, particularly highlighting Maruti Suzuki and Samvardhana Motherson. He points to these companies' strong growth visibility, healthy demand trends, and improving operational performance as factors supporting their outlook. This perspective reflects ongoing shifts within the Indian auto industry amid evolving market dynamics and consumer preferences. India’s auto sector started FY27 on a mixed note, with passenger vehicles and tractors showing resilience while two-wheelers and commercial vehicles faced headwinds.