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Tata Motors Posts 21.38 Billion Rupee Profit in Fiscal Second Quarter

Key Facts

1The commercial vehicle business posted a profit of 21.38 billion rupees, compared with a loss of 10.21 billion rupees a year earlier.
2Operating revenue rose 41.9% to 239.30 billion rupees.
3The core margin was 11.7%, down 90 basis points year over year.
4First-half volumes rose 35%, with the company expecting growth to moderate in the second half.

Tata Motors’ commercial vehicle business posted a profit of 21.38 billion rupees in the second quarter of FY27, compared with a loss of 10.21 billion rupees in the same period a year earlier. The company published the results on 23 October 2026, covering the months from July to September 2026. Reuters said resilient demand for commercial vehicles helped drive the return to profitability. The quarter’s profit included a one-time gain of 2.18 billion rupees. These figures cover the commercial vehicle business, not the entire Tata Motors group.

Operating revenue rose 41.9% year over year to 239.30 billion rupees, alongside a 42% increase in wholesale sales. Reuters attributed the revenue growth to higher wholesale sales, reflecting an expansion in activity during the quarter compared with the year-earlier period. The company said demand for commercial vehicles remained resilient, supported by steady freight movement. Government-led infrastructure activity also supported demand. The company added that healthy fleet utilization strengthened demand, particularly for medium and heavy trucks.

The improvement in revenue did not fully carry through to operating profitability, as higher raw material prices weighed on margins despite price increases. The core margin was 11.7% in the quarter, down 90 basis points year over year. Reuters said the decline came as raw material costs pressured margins. The company had raised prices 3 times during the year through September 2026. The latest increase, in September, raised prices by up to 1%. The comparison shows that pricing measures accompanied sales growth but did not prevent a decline in the core margin.

The chief executive said first-half volumes in FY27 rose 35%. He added: "With first-half volumes in FY27 up 35%, we remain well positioned to deliver a strong performance in FY27, even as growth rates are expected to moderate in the second half." The company linked its expectation of moderation to a higher comparison base in the second half. The forecast offers a more cautious view of the growth trajectory following the increase in first-half volumes. Coverage also reported that completion of the Iveco deal is expected by the end of October, without further details about the deal in the published information.