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Escorts Kubota sees tractor growth easing, plans Q2 price hike
Escorts Kubota expects tractor industry growth to moderate in the rest of FY27 after a strong start. The company plans a price hike in Q2 to offset commodity inflation, while its ₹4,500…
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Escorts Kubota expects tractor industry growth to moderate in the rest of FY27 after a strong start. The company plans a price hike in Q2 to offset commodity inflation, while its ₹4,500 crore Uttar Pradesh plant groundbreaking is set for August. Tractor retail sales in July rose 28% year-on-year to 1,17,349 units, a record for the month, according to FADA data.
The moderation is attributed to a high base, unpredictable monsoon, and rising input costs, said Escorts Kubota CFO Bharat Madan. The company reported a 4.4% rise in net profit to ₹385.94 crore for the June quarter. Crisil Ratings' Poonam Upadhyay cautioned that IMD forecasts below-normal rainfall for August and September, with El Nino adding uncertainty.
The Indian Opinion
The narrative of a booming tractor market hides a tricky base effect and a monsoon that could still falter. July's 28% growth flatters, as last year saw a decline. The real test will be the second half: if El Nino dries up August-September rains, farm incomes and tractor sales could stall. Watch for the IMD's monthly rainfall updates and Escorts Kubota's Q2 price hike announcement as signals of whether the industry's optimism holds.
Sources (2): auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com, thehindubusinessline.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
