Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles Posts ₹1,021 Crore Loss in Q2 FY26 Despite Strong Operational Growth: Revenue Rises 8.6% YoY; EBITDA Margins Improve to 12.2%

Key Highlights:

• Reported ₹1,021 crore loss in Q2 FY26 due to investment impairment.

• Revenue up 8.6% YoY to ₹16,861 crore.

• EBITDA margins improved to 12.2%

• 96,800 units sold, up 12% YoY.

• The IVECO acquisition, worth ₹38,200 crore targeted for April 2026.

Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles (TMCV), the newly listed entity after its demerger from the passenger vehicle business, has reported a standalone net loss of ₹1,021 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, compared to a profit of ₹643 crore in the same quarter last year.

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Financial Performance Overview

The company’s revenue from operations for Q2 FY26 stood at ₹16,861 crore, marking an 8.6% rise from ₹15,518 crore in Q2 FY25. However, the quarter’s results were impacted by a one-time provision of ₹2,355 crore for investment impairment in subsidiaries and associates, along with mark-to-market losses of ₹2,000 crore on newly listed Tata Capital investments.

Excluding these exceptional items, TMCV’s performance showed improvement. The EBITDA for the quarter was ₹2,200 crore with a 12.2% margin, up 150 basis points year-on-year. The EBIT margin improved to 9.8%, an increase of 200 basis points. Profit before tax and exceptional items (PBT bei) reached ₹1,694 crore, up ₹469 crore from the previous year.

Cash Flow and Financial Position

TMCV generated a free cash flow of ₹2,211 crore in Q2 FY26, compared to ₹984 crore last year. For the first half of FY26, the free cash flow stood at ₹417 crore, marking the company’s highest-ever half-year figure.

As of September 30, 2025, the company remained net cash positive by ₹1,200 crore, including TMF Holdings gross debt adjusted against its Tata Capital investment value. The domestic business net debt stood at ₹600 crore.

Strong Sales and Market Share

Commercial vehicle wholesales reached 96,800 units, a 12% increase year-on-year. Domestic sales rose 9%, while exports surged 75%. The company maintained a 35.3% domestic market share during H1 FY26 (based on VAHAN data). Segment-wise shares were:

• 47.2% in heavy goods vehicles (HCVs)

• 35.8% in medium goods vehicles (MGVs)

• 28.6% in light goods vehicles (LGVs)

• 36.5% in passenger carriers

Corporate Developments

Tata Motors successfully completed the demerger of its commercial vehicle arm on October 1, 2025. The new entity, TMCV, was listed on BSE and NSE on November 12, 2025, under the ticker “TMCV”.

The proposed acquisition of IVECO, announced on July 30, 2025, is progressing well, with regulatory approvals underway and a targeted closure by April 2026. The deal is valued at around ₹38,200 crore.

Additionally, TMCV invested another ₹134 crore in Freight Tiger, taking its total investment to ₹284 crore.

Leadership Insights

Girish Wagh, MD & CEO of Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles, said the company recorded 12% year-on-year volume growth supported by improved product availability, refined pricing, and strong market activations following the rollout of GST 2.0 and festive demand.

GV Ramanan, CFO, highlighted that the company achieved double-digit EBITDA margins and 45% return on capital employed (ROCE) during the quarter.

Product and Strategic Highlights

The company extended the GST rate reduction benefits directly to customers through price cuts across its vehicle lineup. New launches during the quarter included:

• Tata Ace Gold+ Diesel

• Tata Winger Plus

• Tata LPT 812

• Tata LPO 1822

TMCV also signed an MoU with Green Energy Mobility Solutions to supply 100 Magna EV intercity coaches. The company achieved 1,300 billings of Ace Pro EV within just four months of its launch.

Outlook for FY26

TMCV expects a strong second half of FY26, backed by festive momentum, GST reforms, and improved consumption trends. The company anticipates higher demand from construction, infrastructure, and mining sectors, further supporting growth in the coming quarters.

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CMV360 says

Despite reporting a ₹1,021 crore loss due to one-time investment impairments, Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles delivered strong operational growth in Q2 FY26 with improved margins, higher sales, and record free cash flow. The company’s strategic product launches, focus on EV expansion, and upcoming IVECO acquisition position it for stronger performance in the second half of FY26, supported by festive demand and a positive industry outlook.