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Tata Motors misses profit estimate on JLR weakness
Tata Motors missed profit estimates for the December quarter, dragged down by its luxury unit Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) in Britain. The company reported consolidated net profit of Rs 5,578 crore, below…
The Story in Brief
Tata Motors missed profit estimates for the December quarter, dragged down by its luxury unit Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) in Britain. The company reported consolidated net profit of Rs 5,578 crore, below analyst expectations. JLR's performance was hit by supply chain disruptions and lower demand in China.
The results underscore continuing challenges for JLR as it recovers from a year when profit nearly vanished. NDTV Profit reports that the luxury carmaker faces headwinds from slowing global demand and higher costs. Tata Motors' shares fell after the announcement.
The Indian Opinion
The narrative of a smooth luxury rebound at JLR looks shaky. Domestic investors will watch whether Tata Motors can fix JLR's China problem without dragging down its profitable India business. The decisive test will be next quarter's JLR margin: if it stays below 8%, the turnaround story loses credibility.
Source: ndtvprofit.com
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