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Revenue
₹17,324 Cr
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Revenue YoY
-2.5%
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EBITDA
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Tata Motors reported a challenging Q1 FY26 with consolidated revenue down 2.5% YoY to INR 104,000 crore and EBITDA margin contracting 480 bps to 9.2%. JLR was hit hard by US tariffs (27.5% assumed for full quarter) and dollar weakness, with EBIT at 4% and negative free cash flow of £758 million. Domestic PV volumes fell 10% YoY due to soft demand and conscious inventory moderation, while CV maintained double-digit EBITDA at 12.2% despite a 4.7% revenue decline. Management expects gradual improvement in H2 driven by festive season, new launches (Harrier.ev, Sierra), and easing tariff impacts. Key risks include sustained demand weakness in China and India's sub-INR 10 lakh segment, and potential rare earth supply disruptions for EV production.
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Guidance to track
- Despite Q1 EBIT of 4%, management reaffirms full-year EBIT margin guidance of 5%-7%, expecting tariff impacts to reduce in subsequent quarters.
- Dhiman Gupta guided that PV ICE margins will improve by 3%-4% over the next few quarters, driven by cost reductions, better model mix, and potential price increases in H2.
- Management aims to sustain double-digit EBITDA margins and ROCE of 39.6% in the CV segment, despite volume headwinds.
- Shailesh Chandra expects EV market share to progressively move towards 50%+ in coming quarters, driven by Harrier.ev and other launches.
Risks flagged
- JLR faces a net tariff impact of $500-600 million for FY26, with potential for further changes in trade policy. The 10% UK quota may not cover all US imports in future years.
- China reduced luxury tax threshold to RMB 900k, capturing most Range Rover sales with an additional 10% tax. Retailer finance remains restricted, and demand is slowing.
- Shailesh Chandra acknowledged rare earth challenges but said stock covers 2-3 months. Alternatives are being explored, but disruption could impact EV production.
- Demand stress in the sub-INR 10 lakh segment continues, with discounting expected to persist. This segment saw a 15% decline and may pressure PV margins.
Key quotes
- A quarter significantly impacted by U.S. tariffs, the partly associated dollar weakening, and historical warranty adjustments.
- We are very committed to bringing it back to the double-digit EBITDA level. The next one or two quarters will be challenged, but the operating leverage coming back, model mix improving from here on, the potential price increase in H2 of the year, I think all these are going to help us.
- Despite a tough quarter in terms of numbers, growth-wise, I think cash profit after tax ahead of investment spend, so prudence continues.
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