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Weak April sales hit most top Indian carmakers as demand cools

Weak April sales hit most top Indian carmakers as demand cools

(Reuters) -Three of India’s top four carmakers reported weak sales to dealers in April, company data showed on Thursday, as buyers delayed purchases amid concerns about slowing economic growth. Market leader Maruti Suzuki posted a marginal 0.6% year-on-year rise, while Hyundai Motor (OTC:HYMTF) India and Tata Motors (NYSE:TTM) clocked declines of 11.6% and 5.1%, respectively. Mahindra & M ...

2025-05-02 04:47:05
Exclusive-Air India sees Pakistan airspace ban costing it $600 million over 12 months, seeks aid

Exclusive-Air India sees Pakistan airspace ban costing it $600 million over 12 months, seeks aid

By Aditya Kalra and Abhijith Ganapavaram NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Air India expects to face around $600 million in additional costs if a ban from Pakistan’s airspace lasts for a year, and has asked the federal government to compensate it for the hit, a company letter seen by Reuters shows. Indian airlines are bracing for higher fuel costs and longer journey times after Pakistan shut its airspace to ...

2025-05-02 04:45:59
Biogen’s results beat estimates on strength in rare disease drugs

Biogen’s results beat estimates on strength in rare disease drugs

By Mariam Sunny and Christy Santhosh (Reuters) - Biogen (NASDAQ:BIIB) beat first-quarter profit and revenue expectations on Thursday, as strong demand for its rare disease drugs helped offset declining sales of its multiple sclerosis medicines. The drugmaker has focused on deals, cost-cutting measures and newer drugs to address investor pressure for growth as demand falls for its once top-selling ...

2025-05-02 04:44:58
Howmet Aerospace lifts 2025 profit forecast on strong demand, shares rise

Howmet Aerospace lifts 2025 profit forecast on strong demand, shares rise

By Allison Lampert and Utkarsh Shetti (Reuters) -Howmet Aerospace raised its 2025 profit forecast on Thursday, despite impacts from U.S. tariffs, sending shares up 7.8% as the maker of castings and fasteners expects to pass on higher costs and sees strong demand from increased jet production. The U.S. aerospace industry is seeking a tariff exemption to alleviate rising production costs and supply- ...

2025-05-02 04:43:52