Tata Motors, a global automobile leader, reports a 6% decline in total sales for April 2025, with significant drops in EV and commercial vehicle segments.
Tata Motors, a leading global automobile manufacturer headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, announced a 6% drop in its total sales for April 2025. The company sold 72,753 units across domestic and international markets, down from 77,521 units in the same month last year. The drop was significantly more pronounced on a month-on-month basis, with March 2025 sales standing at 90,500 units. This decline comes amid various challenges across both passenger and commercial vehicle segments, coupled with a sharp drop in electric vehicle (EV) sales.
Decline in Commercial and Passenger Vehicle Sales
The company’s total commercial vehicle (CV) sales dropped by 8%, falling to 27,221 units from 29,538 units in April 2024. Domestic CV sales took a larger hit, dropping 10% to 25,764 units. The Small Commercial Vehicle (SCV) and pickup segment saw a sharp 23% fall, and the heavy commercial vehicle (HCV) truck segment also declined by 8% year-on-year.
However, the international CV market showed signs of growth, with exports increasing by 43% year-on-year, reaching 1,457 units. This points to growing demand for Tata Motors’ commercial vehicles in global markets. The company had previously announced a price hike for commercial vehicles, effective from April 2025, to counter rising input costs.
Electric Vehicle Sales Dip 16% YoY
Passenger vehicle (PV) sales, including EVs, stood at 45,532 units, reflecting a 5% drop compared to April 2024. Domestic sales of passenger vehicles declined by 6%, while exports rose to 333 units from 100 units last year. The drop in electric vehicle sales was even steeper, with EV sales (domestic and international) falling by 16% to 5,318 units. This indicates continued pressure on electric mobility demand as competition in the EV market intensifies. However, Tata Motors did see a month-on-month improvement in EV sales, which rose from 4,710 units in March 2025.
Challenges in the Indian Market
The Indian market, particularly the small car segment, has seen sluggish growth due to affordability constraints and fading post-COVID pent-up demand. Experts suggest that these factors have hindered overall growth in passenger vehicle sales. Meanwhile, rising international pressure could further complicate the situation, with both the United States and the European Union reportedly urging India to reduce its high import tariffs on automobiles, as part of ongoing trade negotiations.
Tata Motors continues to face challenges in navigating the evolving automobile landscape, both domestically and internationally, as it strives to meet the growing demand for electric vehicles and adjust to global market pressures.
