Tata Motors’ Q4 profit took a steep dive—down 51% YoY—but the company still wrapped up FY25 with record revenues and a net cash-positive status. JLR kept things moving in the fast lane abroad, even as speed bumps appeared in China and at home.
🔍 Quarterly Financial Highlights (Q4 FY25 vs Q4 FY24)
| Metric | Q4 FY25 | Q4 FY24 | Change (YoY) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Profit | ₹8,470 crore | ₹17,407 crore | -51.34% |
| Revenue | ₹1,19,502 crore | ₹1,19,012 crore | +0.4% |
| EBITDA | ₹16,700 crore | ₹17,416 crore | -4.1% |
| EBITDA Margin | 14% | 14.6% | -60 bps |
| Total Expenses | ₹1,09,056 crore | ₹1,11,136 crore | -1.9% |
📆 Full-Year FY25 Snapshot
| Metric | FY25 | FY24 | Change (YoY) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ₹4,39,695 crore | ₹4,34,038 crore | +1.3% |
| Net Profit | ₹27,830 crore | ₹31,402 crore | -11.4% |
| Net Auto Cash | ₹1,000 crore | Negative | Turned Positive ✅ |
🛻 Operational & Strategic Notes
- Debt-free joyride: Tata Motors’ auto business is now officially debt-free. Less interest, more horsepower.
- Dividend Drive: Board recommends a final dividend of ₹6 per share (pending shareholder approval).
- Expense Control: Despite a revenue plateau, expenses were trimmed by over ₹2,000 crore YoY.
- JLR Resilience: Jaguar Land Rover saw 1.1% volume growth, with strong demand from North America and Europe driving the charge.
- China Slowdown: Sales in China sputtered, but high-margin SUVs kept JLR revenue in gear, up 2.4% YoY.
- Caution Ahead: The company flagged geopolitical tensions and tariffs as roadblocks that may affect future traction.
🗣️ What They Said
“Despite external headwinds, Tata Motors sustained its strong performance in FY25, delivering its highest ever revenues and PBT(bei). On a consolidated basis the automotive business is now debt-free…”
— PB Balaji, Group CFO, Tata Motors
🚧 Disclaimer
This article is for informational purposes only. Financial figures are sourced from official company disclosures. Investors should do their own due diligence or consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions.
