Indian Auto Companies Outshine Cement Firms in Advance Tax Payments

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Indian auto companies have made a significant increase in advance tax payments to the tax department in the second quarter, surpassing their cement industry counterparts. Bajaj Auto, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Tata Motors reported higher tax payments compared to the same period last year, while cement firms such as ACC, Ambuja Cements, Ultratech, and Lafarge saw a decline in their contributions.

Key Takeaways:

  • Bajaj Auto paid more in advance tax at Rs 243 crore (US$52 million) compared to Rs 170 crore in the year-ago period, marking a 43% increase.
  • Mahindra & Mahindra paid a higher amount at Rs 158 crore, a 41% increase from Rs 112 crore in the year-ago period.
  • Tata Motors paid less at Rs 95 crore, a 27% decrease from Rs 130 crore in the year-ago period.
  • Cement firms such as ACC, Ambuja Cements, Ultratech, and Lafarge saw a decline in their tax payments, with ACC's contribution decreasing sharply to Rs 60 crore from Rs 150 crore in the year-ago period.
  • The shifts in tax payments indicate a change in market dynamics, with auto companies experiencing a surge in demand, whereas cement firms are facing a decline in sales.

Statistics:

  • Bajaj Auto: Rs 243 crore (US$52 million) in advance tax payments, a 43% increase from Rs 170 crore in the year-ago period.
  • Mahindra & Mahindra: Rs 158 crore in advance tax payments, a 41% increase from Rs 112 crore in the year-ago period.
  • Tata Motors: Rs 95 crore in advance tax payments, a 27% decrease from Rs 130 crore in the year-ago period.
  • ACC: Rs 60 crore in advance tax payments, a 60% decrease from Rs 150 crore in the year-ago period.

Sources:

  • PTI (no date mentioned)
  • Income Tax source (exact name and position not specified)
  • BSE (BSE::532977, BSE::500520, BSE::500570, BSE::500425, BSE::532538)