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Tata Motors Profit Slumps 30% in Q1 on JLR Tariff Squeeze

Management has maintained Jaguar Land Rover’s 5–7% EBIT margin forecast, signaling no rare-earth supply disruptions.

Overview

  • Tata Motors posted a net profit of Rs 3,924 crore in Q1 FY26, down 30% year-on-year on a 2.5% fall in revenue to Rs 1.04 lakh crore.
  • Jaguar Land Rover’s April–June EBIT margin contracted by 490 basis points to 4% as US tariffs trimmed its revenue by over 9% to £6.6 billion.
  • Group management confirmed that rare-earth supply holds have not yet disrupted production and described measures to derisk critical supply chains.
  • Shares climbed about 3% after brokerages including Jefferies, Macquarie and CLSA adjusted target prices and ratings following the results.
  • The company reiterated plans for an October 2025 demerger to sharpen its business focus and said it will aim to rebuild momentum in the second half of FY26.