Escorts Kubota profit climbs 25 percent as tax cuts drive tractor demand
The Faridabad based manufacturer reported a net profit of 3.62 billion rupees for the third quarter. Lower taxes and rural demand boosted tractor sales volumes.
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Escorts Kubota Limited reported a nearly 25% rise in its third-quarter standalone net profit today, reaching 3.62 billion rupees compared to 2.9 billion rupees in the prior-year period. The company also saw its quarterly revenue increase by 11% to 32.61 billion rupees. These results highlight a significant period of growth for the manufacturer in India 
IN, primarily driven by a surge in tractor demand following favorable fiscal policy changes.
IN, primarily driven by a surge in tractor demand following favorable fiscal policy changes.The increase in sales was largely attributed to a late-September reduction in the goods and services tax on tractors, which was cut from 12% to 5%. This India goods and services tax (GST) change, combined with positive rural sentiment and favorable winter-crop sowing conditions, provided a substantial boost to the tractor industry. Because approximately 90% of the revenue for the company is derived from tractors, these factors had a direct and pronounced impact on the quarterly financial performance.
