Tata Motors, the crown jewel of Indian automobiledom (yes, we made that word up), has had a year as bumpy as a Mumbai pothole-ridden monsoon road. Once kissing the stars at Rs 1,179, the stock has tumbled down to Rs 690 levels, making investors wonder: “Ab kya karein, exit maar lein ya bottom pe aur kharidein?”
Well, let’s look under the hood.
The Rise, The Fall, And The Steady Engine Beneath
From the heady days of July 2024, when Tata Motors looked like the hero of every retail investor’s WhatsApp group, the stock has crashed nearly 50%. But does the share price tell the full story?
Absolutely not.
Despite global headwinds, geopolitical shocks, and yes, Donald Trump’s random tariffs on autos again (thanks, Don), Tata Motors has silently revved its earnings engine. The company posted a whoppingRs 31,767 crore in net profit (TTM). That’s not a typo. That’s real, taxable, hard-earned, engine-oil-stained money.
Quick Glance at Financial
Dashboard (because you love numbers more than halwa)
| Quarter | Revenue (Cr) | Operating Profit (Cr) | Net Profit (Cr) | OPM % | EPS (TTM) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec ’24 | 1,15,365 | 13,081 | 5,451 | 11.52% | Rs 86.3 |
| Sep ’24 | 1,03,016 | 12,159 | 3,343 | 11.99% | Rs 90.6 |
| Jun ’24 | 1,09,623 | 15,785 | 5,566 | 14.61% | Rs 88.0 |
| Mar ’24 | 1,21,446 | 17,135 | 17,407 | 14.28% | Rs 81.9 |
Yes, you read that right. In March 2024 quarter, Tata Motors printed over Rs 17,000 crore in PAT. Most companies throw a party if they cross Rs 1,000 crore.
What Went Wrong?
So why the 50% price crash?
One word:JLR.
Okay, that was three letters. But Jaguar Land Rover, the British luxury beast in Tata’s garage, had a bumpy ride thanks to Trump’s tariff tantrums and European slowdown. Add global EV competition, and sentiment turned sour like week-old milk.
Then came the demerger. Shareholders were split into two camps: those excited about separate CV and PV businesses, and those
