Tata Motors shares fall 3% after Q4 profits slump 51%

Automaker Tata Motors’ shares fell 3 per cent on Wednesday after the company reported a sharp 51 per cent drop in its consolidated net profit for the March quarter. The stock was down to Rs 686 on both BSE and NSE.The company posted a net profit of Rs 8,556 crore for the quarter, compared to Rs 17,528 crore in the same period last year. The fall was largely attributed to weaker volumes and lower operating leverage, the company said in a regulatory filing. The company's shares ended the day in red, down 1.26%, down 8.90 points, reaching 699.00.Total revenue from operations for the fourth quarter was Rs 1,19,503 crore, barely higher than the Rs 1,19,033 crore reported in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.For the full financial year 2024–25, Tata Motors’ consolidated net profit stood at Rs 28,149 crore, down from Rs 31,807 crore in FY24. Meanwhile, total revenue rose modestly to Rs 4,39,695 crore from Rs 4,34,016 crore.The company flagged global uncertainties as a key concern going forward.It further said that tariffs and geopolitical actions are hindering progress and creating an unpredictable operating environment.Tata Motors CFO PB Balaji said, “ 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,” PTI reported,