Tata Motors Q2 Profit Skyrockets on One-Time Gain, But JLR Cyberattack Hits Revenue HARD! See the Shocking Impact!

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Aditi Singh | Whalesbook News Team

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Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles announced a robust net profit of ₹76,120 crore for its second quarter, primarily driven by a substantial one-time financial gain resulting from the demerger of its commercial vehicles business. This impressive profit figure, however, contrasts with a 13.5% year-on-year drop in revenue, which fell to ₹72,349 crore. The decline in revenue was significantly influenced by a severe cyberattack on its British luxury arm, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), which crippled operations.

JLR's revenue saw a steep 24.3% decrease, reaching £4.9 billion for the quarter ending September 30. The cyberattack led to a production halt for over a month, bringing the company to a standstill. In response, JLR implemented swift recovery measures, including restarting critical systems for vehicle wholesale, bolstering its Global Parts Logistics Centre, and initiating a £500 million financing solution for suppliers to ensure supply chain liquidity. Notably, JLR used the downtime to accelerate its electrification strategy and ADAS testing, aligning with its commitment to invest £18 billion over five years starting FY24.

Conversely, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) displayed strong domestic performance. Its quarterly revenue surged by 15.6% to approximately ₹13,500 crore. TMPV secured the second spot in market share for September and October, driven by robust demand for its popular models like the Nexon SUV and Punch. EV penetration reached 17% with a 41.4% market share in the EV segment by the quarter's end, alongside a 28% penetration for CNG vehicles. The company also reported strong sales volumes for its Harrier and Safari SUVs.

Impact This news can significantly impact investor sentiment towards Tata Motors, highlighting both its strong domestic growth potential and the vulnerabilities of its international operations due to operational disruptions like cyberattacks. The financial results are mixed, with a large one-time profit masking underlying revenue pressures from JLR. The strong performance of the passenger vehicles division, especially in EVs, provides a positive outlook for future growth, but JLR's recovery pace will be critical. Rating: 7/10

Terms Explained: Demerger: A corporate action where a company separates one of its divisions into a new, independent company. Cyberattack: Malicious attempts to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR): A British multinational automotive manufacturer owned by Tata Motors. Wholesale vehicles: The sale of vehicles by manufacturers or distributors to retailers or dealers. Supply chain: The network involved in producing and delivering a product from raw materials to the final customer. Financing solution: A plan to provide funds to support business operations. Electrification: The transition to using electric power for vehicles. ADAS (Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems): Electronic systems designed to help drivers with driving and parking functions. EV penetration: The percentage of electric vehicles within the total automotive market. CNG penetration: The percentage of vehicles using Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) within the total automotive market.