Tata Motors began FY27 on a strong note, reporting a 27 per cent year-on-year increase in commercial vehicle sales to 1,08,488 units across domestic and international markets during the April-June quarter, supported by robust demand from infrastructure, mining, logistics and e-commerce sectors.
The company said total commercial vehicle sales in June rose 35 per cent to 40,805 units from 30,238 units a year earlier. Domestic commercial vehicle sales increased 31 per cent to 36,599 units, while international business surged 83 per cent to 4,206 units during the month. For the quarter, domestic sales climbed 26 per cent to 1,00,348 units, while overseas sales grew 35 per cent to 8,140 units. Segment-wise, heavy commercial vehicle truck sales rose 22 per cent, intermediate and light commercial vehicle truck sales increased 17 per cent, passenger carrier sales advanced 23 per cent, and small commercial vehicle cargo and pickup sales jumped 36 per cent. The company also reported a 4.4-fold year-on-year growth in electric vehicle volumes during Q1 FY27.
Managing Director and CEO GirishWagh said consistent double-digit monthly growth reflected healthy industry fundamentals despite geopolitical uncertainties. He attributed the performance to higher freight availability, infrastructure and mining activity, expanding e-commerce, FMCG and courier demand, and strong government orders for passenger transport. Wagh said electric heavy trucks are witnessing rising customer interest, shipments against the Indonesia order have commenced, and supplies to the Middle East are gradually resuming after a two-month pause. While commodity cost pressures remain, he expressed confidence that improving customer sentiment, strong acceptance of the refreshed product portfolio and growth in auto logistics, ports and core sectors would sustain momentum through the coming quarters.
Kolkata remains a strategically significant market for commercial vehicle manufacturers owing to its role as the logistics hub of eastern and northeastern India. Growing cargo movement through Kolkata and Haldia ports, infrastructure development, expanding warehousing, and increasing demand for last-mile delivery vehicles are expected to support commercial vehicle sales in the region. Industry analysts believe Tata Motors’ strong performance, coupled with rising adoption of electric commercial vehicles, is likely to strengthen its presence among fleet operators, transporters and logistics companies across the Kolkata market.