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TVS Motor Co Ltd (BOM:532343) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Record Sales and Profit Surge ...

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  • Revenue:INR12,476 crore, up 37% from INR9,097 crore in Q3 last year.

  • Sales Volume Growth:27% increase in sales volume.

  • Operating EBITDA:INR1,634 crore, a growth of 51% from INR1,081 crore in Q3 last year.

  • Operating EBITDA Margin:Improved by 120 basis points to 13.1% from 11.9% in Q3 last year.

  • PBT Before Exceptional Items:INR1,315 crore, a growth of 57% from INR837 crore in Q3 last year.

  • Profit After Tax:INR940 crore, up from INR618 crore in Q3 last year.

  • Domestic Two-Wheeler ICE Sales Growth:21% increase compared to Q3 last year.

  • International Sales Growth:35% increase compared to Q3 last year.

  • EV Two-Wheeler Sales:40% growth, reaching 1,06,000 units from 76,000 units in Q3 last year.

  • Three-Wheeler Sales:More than doubled to 60,000 units from 29,000 units in Q3 last year.

  • TVS Credit Disbursement:Loans to over 41 lakh new customers, total customer base nearly INR2.3 crore.

  • TVS Credit Book Size:INR29,678 crore, a 9% growth over last year Q3.

  • TVS Credit PBT Before Exceptional Items:INR390 crore, a growth of 21% from INR321 crore last year.

Release Date: January 28, 2026

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .

Positive Points

  • TVS Motor Co Ltd ( BOM:532343 ) achieved its highest ever quarterly sales, revenue, and profits in Q3 FY26.

  • The company's sales volume grew by 27%, revenue by 37%, operating EBITDA by 51%, and operating PBT by 56% compared to the previous year.

  • Domestic ICE two-wheeler sales grew by 21%, outperforming the industry growth of 16%.

  • International sales increased by 35%, surpassing the industry growth of 23%.

  • EV two-wheeler sales grew by 40%, with over 1 lakh units sold this year.

Negative Points

  • The company faced challenges with magnet availability affecting EV production, though this is expected to improve.

  • Europe continues to face growth challenges, with no immediate improvement expected.

  • Commodity inflation, particularly in precious metals like platinum and palladium, poses a cost challenge.

  • There are concerns about the impact of new duties in Mexico, though the current exposure is low.

  • The entry-level segment of motorcycles is not growing as much as other categories.

Q & A Highlights

Q: What is the outlook for the two-wheeler industry growth in the medium term? A: Kunnath Radhakrishnan, CEO, mentioned that due to GST benefits, the industry is expected to see growth upwards of 15% in Q4. For the year as a whole, a 9% growth is anticipated, with a strong exit rate supporting future growth. He is confident about the industry's long-term CAGR of 8% to 9%, driven by infrastructure improvements and mobility needs.

Q: How is TVS Motor managing commodity inflation, and have there been any recent price hikes? A: Kunnath Radhakrishnan, CEO, stated that TVS Motor manages commodity inflation through a combination of scale benefits, cost reduction programs, and strategic price increases. Recently, a 0.2% to 0.3% price increase was implemented. The company focuses on maintaining growth momentum while mitigating inflation impacts.

Q: Can you provide details on international business revenues and spare parts revenues? A: Kunnath Radhakrishnan, CEO, reported that international business revenue for the quarter was INR2,909 crore, while spare parts revenue was INR1,183 crore.

Q: What is the current status of TVS Motor's capacity and supply chain, especially for EVs? A: Kunnath Radhakrishnan, CEO, explained that while there were some supply challenges due to maintenance and holidays, proactive capacity investments are being made. EV supply, particularly for the iQube and Orbiter, is recovering from magnet availability issues, with full supplies expected soon.

Q: What are TVS Motor's investment plans, particularly regarding Norton and TVS Credit Services? A: Kunnath Radhakrishnan, CEO, highlighted that investments are focused on Norton, TVS Credit Services, and the ION project. Norton is preparing for market entry in 2026, with significant investments in technology and marketing. TVS Credit Services received INR200 crore in investments to support its growth.

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .

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