Tata Motors wrapped up FY25 with a mixed bag of results, selling 92,994 vehicles in March 2025—a slight 0.5% uptick from 92,559 units last year. Zooming in on the Tata Motors sales March 2025 India numbers, passenger vehicles (PVs) stole the show, climbing 3% year-on-year (YoY) to 51,616 units. But with rivals heating up and EV sales slipping, where does Tata stand?
Digging into the Numbers
Tata’s PV sales, which include electric vehicles (EVs), hit 51,616 units, up from 50,110 units in March 2024. Compared to February 2025’s 50,043 units, that’s a 3.7% month-on-month (MoM) jump, while total sales rose 10.4% MoM from 84,228 units. Exports also shone, soaring 44% to 2,494 units. For FY25, Tata sold 5,56,263 PVs, down 3% YoY, with SUVs like the Punch and Nexon CNG leading the charge. However, EV sales took a hit, dropping 21% YoY in March, with FY25 EV sales at 64,276 units (down 13% YoY).
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How Tata Stacks Up
Tata slipped to No. 3 in March, as Hyundai reclaimed No. 2 with 51,820 domestic sales, just 204 units ahead of Tata’s 51,616. Maruti Suzuki dominated with 1,92,984 units (up 3% YoY), Mahindra sold 83,894 units (48,048 SUVs, up 18% YoY), and Kia moved 25,525 units (up 19.3% YoY). Tata’s SUV game is strong, but Mahindra’s UV volume gave it an edge in that segment.
What’s Driving the Trends?
Tata’s 3% PV growth reflects demand for SUVs and CNG models, but the EV dip is concerning. With Tata holding a 56% EV market share, the 21% YoY drop in March signals a need for fresh momentum—especially with the Harrier EV launch on the horizon. Meanwhile, a 4% price hike in April 2025 likely spurred some pre-buying, boosting MoM figures.
The Road Ahead
The Tata Motors sales March 2025 India story shows resilience, but the EV slide and Hyundai’s narrow lead are red flags. Can Tata’s upcoming EVs like the Harrier and Sierra turn the tide? With Maruti still miles ahead, Tata needs to shift gears fast.
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