Tata Motors Limited reported total sales of 70,187 units in May 2025 across domestic and international markets, marking an 8.5% year-on-year decline from 76,766 units sold in May 2024. The dip reflects a combination of sluggish performance in key commercial and passenger vehicle segments, despite notable gains in international business and select sub-categories.
Domestic Market Highlights
Tata’s domestic sales stood at 67,429 units, registering a 10% drop compared to 75,173 units in May last year.
Commercial Vehicles (CV)
The commercial vehicle segment saw a 5% overall decline, with 28,147 units sold in May 2025 versus 29,691 units in May 2024. Key insights include:
- Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HCV Trucks): Fell by 10% to 7,106 units.
- Intermediate, Light & Medium Commercial Vehicles (ILMCV Trucks): Grew by 11%, reaching 4,954 units.
- Small Commercial Vehicles (SCV) Cargo & Pickups: Dropped sharply by 20%, totaling 9,064 units.
- Passenger Carriers: Maintained stability at 4,748 units.
Tata Motors also reported a significant 87% jump in international CV business, with 2,275 units sold in May 2025, up from 1,215 units a year earlier.
Sales of Medium & Heavy Commercial Vehicles (MH&ICV), including trucks and buses, reached 12,406 units domestically, slightly lower than 12,987 units in May 2024. However, combined MH&ICV sales (Domestic + IB) grew marginally to 13,614 units, up from 13,532 units.
Passenger Vehicles (PV)
The passenger vehicle segment, including electric vehicles (EVs), faced an 11% dip, with 41,557 units sold domestically compared to 46,697 units in May 2024. International PV sales rose 28% to 483 units.
Overall PV sales (Domestic + IB) amounted to 42,040 units, also down 11% year-on-year.
Despite the downturn, EV sales showed resilience, recording a 2% growth with 5,685 units sold globally in May 2025, up from 5,558 in May 2024. This includes sales from both Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Limited.
While Tata Motors experienced a decline in overall sales, the company’s growing traction in the international commercial vehicle segment and steady EV momentum offer positive signs. The performance in coming months will be closely watched amid a dynamic automotive landscape and ongoing transitions toward electrification.
