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    Tata Motors Q1 FY27 earnings call

    TMCV
    Capital Goods·12 Aug 2026
    Management Summary

    Tata Motors Limited reported a robust Q1 FY27 with strong revenue and volume growth across its standalone and consolidated operations. Despite commodity inflation impacting margins, the company achieved significant free cash flow generation and PBT growth. The EV segment showed strong momentum with substantial order wins, and strategic corporate actions like the Iveco transaction and Freight Tiger acquisition are progressing. Supply chain constraints for EV components and ongoing commodity inflation remain key areas of focus.

    Highlights

    5

    • Standalone Revenue grew 23% YoY to ₹19,300 crore, driven by 26% YoY volume growth.

    • Standalone Free Cash Flow was ₹1,100 crore, a substantial improvement from negative ₹1,800 crore in Q1 FY26, largely due to efficient working capital management.

    • Consolidated PBT before exceptional items surged 81% YoY to ₹3,000 crore, benefiting from a mark-to-market adjustment on Tata Capital investments.

    • EV volumes grew almost three times YoY, with over 3,400 electric CV orders and SCV pickup EV penetration reaching double-digits.

    • Deliveries for the 70,000-unit Indonesia order were initiated, with 2,000 vehicles shipped in Q1.

    Concerns

    3

    • Standalone EBITDA margin declined 60 bps YoY to 11.7%, and consolidated EBITDA margin declined 90 bps to 10.9%, primarily due to commodity inflation.

    • Supply chain challenges, particularly for EV cells from China, are creating bottlenecks for Intra EV production, though debottlenecking actions are underway.

    • Regulatory delays in obtaining PLI certificates for e-trucks mean some vehicles are being delivered without full PLI benefits.

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    06 metrics
    1. 01Standalone Revenue₹19,300 Cr+23%YoY
    2. 02Standalone EBITDA Margin11.7%-0.6%YoY
    3. 03Standalone PBT (pre-exceptional)₹2,100 Cr+26%YoY
    4. 04Standalone Free Cash Flow₹1,100 Cr
    5. 05Consolidated Revenue₹20,700 Cr+19%YoY

    Order Book

    high confidence

    Execution

    Indonesia order of 70,000 units to be supplied over FY27 and FY28.

    Composition

    Mix4 products
    • Indonesia Order (Yodha and Ultra T.7)70,000 units88.9%
    • Electric CV Orders3,400 units4.3%
    • Electric Buses850 units1.1%
    • CV Passenger Government Orders4,500 units5.7%

    Share of order book by product (derived from disclosed amounts)

    "The company has secured significant orders for electric vehicles and commercial vehicles, including a large export order to Indonesia, with deliveries initiated and planned over the next two fiscal years."

    Source:
    Prepared remarks

    Capital allocation

    5
    high confidence
    CategoryHeadline
    Capex

    ₹515 crores

    Returns FYTD

    ₹1,473 crores

    M&A

    Freight Tiger

    acquisition · closed · Consideration ₹NaN (cash)

    M&A

    Iveco Transaction

    Other · pending regulatory

    Liquidity

    Cash ₹13,500 crores

    Consolidated net cash stood at ₹13,500 crore as of June 30, maintaining a strong liquidity position.

    Guidance & targets

    8
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Volume
    Q2 YoY Growth
    healthy double-digit YoY growth
    		Medium
    Order Execution
    Indonesia Order Supply
    70,000 orders supplied
    		High
    Supply Chain
    Intra EV Cell Supply Debottlenecking
    completely debottlenecked
    		Medium
    Pricing
    July Price Hike Pass-through
    pass through
    		High
    Market Share
    Market Share Gains
    always remain our endeavour
    		Low
    M&A
    Iveco Transaction Final Clearance
    final clearance
    		High
    M&A
    Iveco Tender Offer Launch
    launched
    		High
    Capex
    Investment Spending as % of Revenue
    2% to 4%
    		High

    What to watch in Q2 FY27

    5

    Iveco Transaction Final Clearance

    end of August 2026
    CurrentOne regulatory approval pending
    TargetFinal clearance received

    Why it matters

    Completion of this transaction is a key strategic milestone for the company.

    All information requests have been addressed, and we expect final clearance by the end of August 2026.

    Risks & concerns

    4
    RiskSeverity

    Commodity Inflation

    Commodity inflation, particularly in steel, aluminium, and copper, continues to be a headwind, impacting variable costs and margins. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Supply Chain Challenges

    Increased demand across auto segments has led to constraints in part categories like sheet metal, casting, and forgings. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    EV Cell Supply Bottleneck

    Increased global and domestic demand for EV cells from China is causing a bottleneck, leading to high lead times for battery production. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Regulatory Delays for PLI Certificates

    Regulators are taking a long time to issue PLI certificates for e-trucks, leading to some deliveries without full PLI benefits. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Q&A highlights

    8

    “And yes, I can only say that the 70,000 orders will certainly be supplied over a period of two years, FY27 and FY28.”

    Clarifies the execution timeline for a significant export order, providing visibility on future revenue.

    asked by Raghu

    2 min read4 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Q1 FY27 Financial Performance Overview

    Tata Motors Limited reported a strong Q1 FY27 with standalone revenue reaching ₹19,300 crore, marking a 23% YoY increase, driven by a 26% YoY growth in wholesales. Despite this, standalone EBITDA margin saw a 60 bps decline to 11.7%, primarily due to commodity inflation. Consolidated revenue also grew 19% YoY to ₹20,700 crore, with PBT before exceptional items📎 surging 81% YoY to ₹3,000 crore. The company achieved a standalone free cash flow of ₹1,100 crore, a significant turnaround from a negative ₹1,800 crore in Q1 FY26, largely attributed to efficient working capital management which consumed only ₹232 crore this quarter.

    02

    EV Business Momentum and Supply Chain Challenges

    The EV segment demonstrated robust growth, with volumes increasing almost three times YoY and over 3,400 electric CV orders secured across various segments. The SCV pickup EV penetration reached double-digits in May and June, with over 3,200 retails in Q1. However, the company faces supply chain challenges🌐, particularly concerning the availability of EV cells from China, which has become a bottleneck due to increased global and domestic demand. Management expects these supply issues to be debottlenecked by the end of Q2 FY27.

    03

    Strategic Corporate Actions and International Expansion

    Key corporate actions progressed during the quarter, including the Iveco transaction, which is in its final regulatory approval stage, with clearance expected by the end of August 2026, and a tender offer launch in early September. The company also increased its stake in Freight Tiger by an additional 18.1% for ₹96 crore, making it a subsidiary to build an end-to-end digital logistics ecosystem. Internationally, deliveries for the 70,000-unit Indonesia order for Yodha and Ultra T.7 were initiated, with 2,000 vehicles shipped in Q1, and the full order expected to be supplied over FY27 and FY28.

    04

    Commercial Vehicle Market Dynamics and Q2 Outlook

    The commercial vehicle market showed healthy momentum, with Tata Motors' volumes growing 26% YoY. The company saw VAHAN registration share improve by 100 bps sequentially and 170 bps YoY, strengthening its position in HCV and CV Passenger segments. Management noted strong underlying demand fundamentals, evidenced by a 12.4% growth in e-way bills and increased diesel consumption. For Q2 FY27, the company anticipates healthy double-digit YoY growth, despite ongoing commodity inflation which will be managed through cost controls and a 2.5% price hike implemented in July, expected to pass through during the quarter.

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