Cabinet Clears Vehicle Scrappage Incentive Scheme; MSTC Jumps 15% While MMTC Gains 7%

On Thursday, Indian equity benchmarks traded higher, with the benchmark Nifty 50 index advancing in early trade. Amid the positive market sentiment, shares of scrap-focused public sector companies remained in focus after the Union Cabinet approved a vehicle replacement incentive scheme for Delhi-NCR. MSTC emerged among the Top Gainers on the NSE, rising 14.72 per cent to Rs 512.15, while MMTC gained 6.97 per cent to Rs 69.72 during morning trade.

Cabinet Approves Vehicle Replacement Incentive Scheme

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved an incentive scheme aimed at replacing BS-IV and older commercial vehicles operating in the Delhi-NCR region.

The initiative seeks to accelerate the phase-out of older vehicles and encourage their replacement with BS-VI-compliant vehicles or electric vehicles (EVs). The move is part of broader efforts to reduce vehicular emissions and improve air quality across the National Capital Region.

According to government estimates, the scheme is expected to cover approximately 2.07 lakh vehicle owners, including around 1.91 lakh truck owners and 16,329 bus owners across Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.

Why MSTC And MMTC Share Price Jumps

Investor interest in MSTC and MMTC increased following expectations that the scrappage scheme could lead to a rise in organised vehicle recycling and scrap generation activity.

The replacement of older trucks and buses is expected to increase the supply of end-of-life vehicles entering the formal scrappage ecosystem, potentially creating additional opportunities for companies involved in scrap auctions, recycling-related services and metal trading.

MSTC's Presence In Scrap Auctions

MSTC Ltd is one of India's largest e-commerce and e-auction service providers. The company regularly conducts auctions for ferrous and non-ferrous scrap, end-of-life vehicles, industrial assets and government-owned surplus material.

The company has also been involved in facilitating vehicle scrappage-related initiatives through its digital auction platforms and recycling ecosystem partnerships.

MMTC's Exposure To Metal Scrap Trading

MMTC Ltd operates in commodity trading and has exposure to the import, export and auctioning of ferrous and non-ferrous metal scrap through its business operations and joint ventures.

The company deals in various categories of scrap materials, including heavy melting scrap and shredded steel scrap, positioning it to benefit from any increase in organised scrap generation and recycling activity.

About MSTC

MSTC Limited is a Miniratna Category-I public sector enterprise engaged in e-commerce services, e-auctions, recycling operations and trading activities. The company provides digital platforms for the disposal of scrap, surplus assets and other commodities.

About MMTC

MMTC Limited is a Miniratna public sector enterprise engaged in international and domestic trading of commodities, minerals, precious metals and metal scrap. The company operates across multiple segments including imports, exports and auction services.

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