Jaguar and Land Rover (JLR) registered
better-than-expected wholesale volume growth of 30.3% yoy (18.2% mom) to 38,173
units; against our expectations of 35,500 units. The growth was driven by strong performance
across the Jaguar and Land Rover brands. Jaguar sales registered a robust
41.6% yoy (18.3% mom) growth led by the introduction of the model year 2013
models - XF Sportbrake, XF AWD and smaller engine variants of XF and
XJ. Land Rover sales too grew at a robust rate of 28.2% yoy (18.2% mom) primarily
driven by Evoque, Freelander and the new Range Rover. While, the Evoque and
Freelander models continue to benefit from the availability of additional
capacity (due to third shift at Halewood plant); the new Range Rover grew on
the back of ramp-up in deliveries. We expect the volume performance to
improve in 4QFY2013 led by ramp-up at the Halewood plant which would boost the
production of Evoque and Freelander. Further dispatches of the new Range Rover,
and AWD and smaller engine variants of XF and XJ will also aid volume growth
going ahead. We retain our positive view on JLR and expect a ~15% volume
CAGR over FY2012-14 driven by Evoque and new product launches (Range Rover,
Range Rover Sport, Jaguar XF Sportbrake and AWD and smaller engine options in
the XF and XJ models). Further, a favorable market and product-mix and stable
commodity prices will help mitigate raw-material cost pressures. Source: Angel Broking
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