BUZZ - PREVIEW-India's Maruti Suzuki to see tepid Q2, analysts say

Maruti Suzuki's MRTI.NS Q2 results due later in the day

India's largest carmaker likely to face short-term margin pressure from higher launch costs, festive season discounts, brokerages say

HDFC Securities sees co's Q2 EBITDA margins declining 182 bps due to higher discounts, high input costs, launch-related expenses

However, exports to be key growth engine in Q2, analysts said, with Centrum forecasting high double-digit growth in Q2 exports

Auto companies' sales, profitability have taken a hit in recent quarters but analysts expect strong growth momentum from H2 FY26, led by tax, rate cuts

MRTI rated "buy" on avg, same as rival Mahindra & Mahindra MAHM.NS, per data compiled by LSEG

MRTI up 49% this year as of last close