June auto sales data: Commercial vehicle turns consensus player; brokerages list stocks to buy

Indian automakers reported strong performance in June 2026, with healthy demand across passenger vehicles, two-wheelers, commercial vehicles and tractors. Brokerages including Motilal Oswal, Emkay and ICICI Securities highlighted broad-based growth, with several OEMs beating estimates. Maruti, M&M, TVS and Tata Motors stood out, while Hyundai underperformed in PVs. Analysts remain optimistic on the sector, favouring…

Coca-Cola eyes $1 billion IPO for Indian bottling unit

Coca-Cola has invited investment banks to pitch for roles in the planned IPO of its Indian bottling arm, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, in a deal that could raise around $1 billion. Presentations are set to take place in London next week, with Rothschild & Co., the company’s adviser, meeting prospective banks as preparations for the proposed…