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Consolidated Revenue:70,000 crore, down 26% year on year.
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EBIT Margin:Negative 4.7% for the quarter.
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Loss Before Tax:3,100 crore, excluding exceptional provisions.
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Consolidated Net Debt:39,000 crore.
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Jaguar Land Rover Revenue:4.5 billion pounds.
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Jaguar Land Rover EBIT:6.8% for the quarter.
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Jaguar Land Rover Operating Cash:Negative just over 3 billion pounds year-to-date.
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Electric Vehicle Sales:50% year-on-year growth, from 16,000 to 24,000 units.
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Domestic Top-line Growth:24% on record volumes of 170,000 units.
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Domestic EBIT Margin:7% for the quarter.
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Profit Before Tax (Domestic):300 crore, flat year on year.
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Free Cash Flow (Domestic):300 crore.
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Investment Spending Year-to-Date:3,800 crore.
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Release Date: February 05, 2026
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
Positive Points
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Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd ( BOM:500570 ) achieved its best-ever quarterly performance with wholesales of 171,000 units and retails crossing the 200,000 mark, reflecting a 22% year-on-year growth.
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The company recorded a significant market share improvement, reaching the number two position in the Indian market with a 13.8% share.
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Electric vehicle sales showed strong growth, with a 50% year-on-year increase, and the company achieved its highest-ever EV retails in Q3.
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The launch of new models like the Sierra and Punch Facelift received a positive market response, with Sierra securing 70,000 bookings on the first day.
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Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd ( BOM:500570 ) is well-positioned to maintain growth momentum with a healthy order book, disciplined inventory levels, and recent product introductions.
Negative Points
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The company faced a significant impact from a cyber incident at Jaguar Land Rover, which resulted in a loss of almost a month of production and affected consolidated revenue.
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Consolidated revenue was down 26% year-on-year, and the EBIT margin remained negative at -4.7% for the quarter.
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The company reported a loss before tax of 3,100 crore, excluding exceptional provisions related to the cyber incident and other factors.
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Jaguar Land Rover's performance was impacted by a challenging market environment, including increased tariffs and a weaker dollar, leading to higher costs.
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The luxury car market in China is facing structural challenges, with a 26% reduction in volume year-over-year, affecting Jaguar Land Rover's sales.
Q & A Highlights
Q: Where is the breakeven FCF for Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) in terms of wholesales per year, and how is the order book at the end of Q3? A: Richard Molyneux, CFO of JLR, stated that the cash breakeven is significantly above 325,000 units this year. The order bank is in a decent place and higher than at the end of September, with strong order intake for Defender vehicles influenced by the Dakar win.
Q: Can you explain the sharp improvement in JLR's gross margins quarter on quarter? A: Richard Molyneux explained that the improvement is due to the reversal of inventory build-up effects. In Q2, there was a massive destocking due to halted production, which charged the P&L from the balance sheet. This reversed in Q3, improving gross margins.
Q: How do you see increasing competition from local brands in the luxury car segment, and do you expect to return to net cash flow in the next 2-3 quarters? A: Richard Molyneux noted a squeeze in the luxury segment in China due to local new energy vehicles and increased luxury car taxes. JLR's debt has increased, and returning to net cash flow will take more time than 2-3 quarters.
Q: What is the outlook for North America, Europe, UK, and China in CY26, and can you indicate launch timelines for RREV? A: Richard Molyneux mentioned that China is the most challenging market, while others are stable. The Range Rover Electric will launch this year, and the new Jaguar and a new Range Rover model will be unveiled.
Q: How do you assess the EU trade deal's implications for the India auto sector, and are you revisiting localization strategies for the JLR portfolio? A: Shailesh Chandra, CEO of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, stated that the EU trade deal is not expected to impact Tata Motors' premiumization strategy significantly. Localization remains crucial for competitiveness in India.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
