Tata Motors Shares Dip Amid Domestic Sales Decline and JLR IT Issues
Tata Motors experienced a challenging August with a 1% stock decline and mixed sales results. Domestic passenger vehicle sales fell 7%, but commercial vehicle sales increased by 6%. Electric vehicle sales showed impressive growth, rising 44% year-over-year. The company's Jaguar Land Rover subsidiary is addressing global IT issues affecting operations. Despite challenges, analyst sentiment remains largely positive, with 18 out of 34 analysts maintaining buy ratings.

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Tata Motors , one of India's leading automotive manufacturers, faced a challenging August as its shares declined and domestic sales figures showed mixed results. The company also reported IT issues affecting its Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) subsidiary.
Stock Performance
Tata Motors shares experienced a marginal decline, falling nearly 1% in recent trading. The stock was trading at Rs 689.55, down 0.09%. Over the past 12 months, Tata Motors has seen a significant decline of 36.76% in its stock value.
August Sales Figures
The company's August sales report revealed a mixed performance across different segments:
Category | August 2025 | August 2024 | YoY Change |
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Total Domestic Sales | 68,482 | 70,006 | -2.00% |
Total CV (Commercial Vehicles) | 29,863 | 27,207 | 10.00% |
CV Domestic | 27,481 | 25,864 | 6.00% |
PV (Passenger Vehicles) Domestic | 41,001 | 44,142 | -7.00% |
Total PV (including EV) | 43,315 | 44,486 | -3.00% |
EV (Domestic + International) | 8,540 | 5,935 | 44.00% |
Notably, Tata Motors reported a 7% decline in domestic passenger vehicle dispatches, dropping to 41,001 units from 44,142 units in the same month last year. However, the company saw growth in other areas:
- Commercial vehicle sales rose by 6% to 27,481 units.
- Total wholesale sales increased by 2% to 73,178 units.
- Electric vehicle sales showed remarkable growth, with a 44% increase year-over-year, reaching 8,540 units.
Jaguar Land Rover IT Issues
In a separate development, Tata Motors disclosed that its Jaguar Land Rover unit is currently addressing global IT issues affecting business operations. The company stated in its LODR filing:
"We are working at pace to resolve global IT issues impacting our business. We will provide an update as appropriate in due course."
The extent and impact of these IT issues on JLR's operations remain unclear at this time.
Analyst Outlook
Despite the recent challenges, analyst sentiment on Tata Motors remains largely positive. Out of 34 analysts covering the company:
- 18 maintain buy ratings
- 10 hold ratings
- 6 sell recommendations
As Tata Motors navigates through these challenges, investors and industry observers will be keenly watching how the company addresses the decline in domestic passenger vehicle sales and resolves the IT issues at JLR. The strong performance in the electric vehicle segment and the growth in commercial vehicle sales could be potential bright spots for the company moving forward.
Historical Stock Returns for Tata Motors
1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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-0.83% | +1.25% | +5.59% | +11.11% | -36.84% | +359.18% |