Tata Motors Q4 Results: Auto major reports Rs 8,470 net profit; Group turns net cash positive

Tata Motors Q4FY25 Results – Nifty50 constituent and the Tata group major released its March quarter earnings on May 13 after market hours. For the review quarter, the company’s profit came in at Rs 8,470 crore. Zee Business research anticipated profit to increase by 8 per cent year-on-year during the review period. In the same quarter in the previous fiscal year, the company’s net profit stood at Rs 17,552 crore. 

Revenue for the quarter came in at Rs 1,19,500 crore, rising 0.4 per cent on-year.

Meanwhile, the company’s operating profit EBITDA or Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortisation (EBITDA) stood at Rs 16,700 crore. Analysts expected EBITDA to fall 6 per cent per cent on-year to Rs 16,001 crore as against Rs 16,993 crore in the same quarter a year-ago.

EBITDA margin for the quarter stood at 14 per cent.

On a net basis, the Tata Motors group turned net auto cash positive in FY25 with net cash balance of Rs 1000 crore. Lower depreciation and amortization at JLR, better CV profitability and savings in interest cost were partially offset by lower volumes and lower operating leverage.

Tata Motors future outlook

Tariffs and related geo-political actions are making the operating environment uncertain and challenging. The global premium luxury segment and Indian domestic markets are expected to weather this relatively better. Drawing strength from our healthy business fundamentals, we remain focused on executing our growth strategy flawlessly, serving our customers better, and maintaining a heightened vigil on costs and cashflows whilst continuing to invest in our future.

PB Balaji, Group Chief Financial Officer, Tata Motors said: “Despite external headwinds, Tata Motors sustained its strong performance in FY25, delivering its highest ever revenues and PBT(bei). On a consolidated basis the automotive business is now debt-free, reducing interest costs.”

This is both pleasing and significant as it reflects healthy business fundamentals delivered by a resilient team, he added.

Tata Motors Q4FY25 Dividend 

Also, on the sidelines the company announced a Rs 6 per share or 300 per cent dividend. The Board of Directors have recommended a final dividend of ₹ 6/- per share subject to approval by the shareholders, said the company’s exchange filing.