Indian companies showed strong financial health. The interest coverage ratio reached a 12-quarter high in March 2025. This was due to better profit margins and lower interest costs. Operating margins improved because of cheaper raw materials. Earnings before interest and taxes grew faster than interest expenses. Corporate profitability and lending rates will influence future interest coverage.
Auto sector still robust, but limited upside left at current valuations: Anand Tandon
Market expert Anand Tandon observes that while the Indian auto sector shows resilience, its optimism is largely priced into current valuations, which appear stretched globally.
July 1, 2026