Valuations, weak demand slow auto bull run

Since April 2020, the Nifty Auto Index has surged 430% as against the 201% up move in the Nifty. Among auto shares, Maruti Suzuki gained 186%, Tata Motors soared 1,250%, Mahindra & Mahindra jumped 892%, Bajaj Auto rose 390% and Hero Motocorp advanced 212%.