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Tata Motors Ltd

| Q2 FY26 Earnings Call Transcript

BULLISH SENTIMENT

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⬤13th Nov 25

Summary : Tata Motors Limited reported strong Q2 FY26 results with double-digit growth, robust cash flows, and positive outlook driven by new products, GST benefits, and international market recovery, despite a one-time mark-to-market loss.

Management Perspective positive : Very happy to share that we've passed the entire GST reduction benefit to customers. Q2 FY26 was full of significant corporate actions. We successfully completed the demerger. We had a very strong listing, and we are also delighted that we have followed it up with a very strong set of results today with continued growth in margins, very robust cash flows.

Concall Report Analysis & Insights

Business Overview

  1. Tata Motors Limited (formerly TML Commercial Vehicles Ltd) completed its demerger, now listed as TMCV.
  2. Q2 FY26 saw 97,000 wholesale units, up 12% year-on-year, outgrowing the industry.
  3. Expanded portfolio with new launches like Ace Gold+ Diesel and Wingers Plus.
  4. Strengthened EV ecosystem with 25,000 public chargers in 150+ cities for electric SCVs.
  5. Invested an additional ₹134 crores in Freight Tiger, totaling ₹284 crores for AI-led logistics.

Future Growth Prospects

  1. Expect growth momentum to continue through the second half across all segments.
  2. New product launches for HCV and ILMCV will improve competitiveness and market share.
  3. Anticipate market share gains in MCV buses, especially in the private sector.
  4. Digital business, including Fleet Edge and online sales, is expected to grow, strengthening non-cyclical revenue.
  5. International business is performing well, with 75% growth in shipments year-on-year.

Management Insights

  1. Passed entire GST reduction benefit to customers through price cuts, accelerating economic growth.
  2. Achieved double-digit EBITDA margins and strong free cash flow, with H1 FCF at a record ₹417 crores.
  3. Fleet utilization remains good across segments, with freight rates firming up post GST rationalization.
  4. Successfully won three tenders for buses, expecting market share recovery in this segment.
  5. Electric bus fleet crossed 420 million kilometers with 95% uptime, exceeding contractual requirements.

Signs of Skepticism

  1. Management noted a slight dip in market share across segments, but expects recovery.
  2. Difficulty in providing firm data on replacement demand for MHCVs due to complex vehicle usage patterns.

Risk Factors

  1. Q2 PBT was negative due to a ₹2,000 crore mark-to-market loss on Tata Capital investment.
  2. Political instability in Nepal previously impacted international business volumes.
  3. Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFC) may negatively impact the tractor trailer segment's growth rate.
  4. Heavy rains impacted HCV tipper utilization, though it rebounded in October.

Good To Know

  1. Demerger completed with effective date of October 1st; commercial vehicle business now listed as TMCV.
  2. Iveco acquisition regulatory approvals are underway, initial funding secured via bridge loan.
  3. Sustainability efforts include three plants certified for water neutrality and zero waste to landfill.
  4. Digital platforms like Fleet Edge and Fleetverse are driving customer engagement and online sales.
  5. Company is participating in the PM E-DRIVE tender for electric buses through a consortium model.

Key Drivers

  1. GST rate cut boosts consumption.
  2. New product launches enhance competitiveness.
  3. International business shows strong growth.
  4. Digital business expansion drives revenue.

Key Analyst Discussions

Competitive Environment

  1. Market share in trucks (HCV, ILMCV) rebounded strongly after a subdued Q1.
  2. Lost some bus tenders in the previous year, but won three good tenders in Q2 to regain share.
  3. SCV market share remained flat but healthy retail growth expected to improve share.
  4. Discounting reduced post-GST cut, passing full benefit to customers.

Market Trends & Consumer Behavior

  1. GST rate cut directly benefited B2C customers and reduced operating expenses for fleet owners.
  2. Increased consumption post-GST rationalization is boosting demand for commercial vehicles.
  3. Mining, construction, and infrastructure activities have restarted, improving tipper demand.
  4. Overall fleet utilization is increasing, indicating future demand for newer vehicles.

Financial Highlights

  1. EBIT improvement driven by higher volumes and favorable realization.
  2. Savings in fixed costs, including lower D&A, contributed to EBIT of 9.8%.
  3. Consolidated Q2 revenue was ₹18,600 crores with 11.4% EBITDA.
  4. Underlying PBT and net income strong at ₹1,500 crores and ₹1,200 crores, excluding MTM loss.

Product Composition

  1. Non-cyclical businesses (parts, service, digital) show consistent year-on-year growth.
  2. Electric bus business is part of the Commercial Vehicle segment.
  3. Consolidated financials include un-allocable items, corporate functions, and subsidiaries like Freight Tiger.
  4. Expect non-cyclical business revenue to grow with digital business expansion.

Strategic Considerations

  1. Exports grew 75% due to market openings in Sri Lanka, Middle East, and Africa.
  2. Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFC) will increase overall CV demand, but shift tractor-trailer demand to railways.
  3. Electric buses are eligible for demand-side incentives (lower GST, PM E-drive) and supply-side PLI based on localization.
  4. Fleet owners are adapting to new GST mechanisms (FCM/RCM), moving towards equilibrium.
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