en.Wedoany.com Reported - Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles plans to launch India's first flex-fuel vehicle by late 2026 or early 2027. The company's Managing Director and CEO, Shailesh Chandra, stated during the Q4 earnings call that the company is technically ready, with its products already compliant with E20 blended fuel standards, and showcased the Tata Punch model compatible with E20 to E100 fuels at the 2025 Auto Expo. This move comes as the Indian government pushes to increase the blending ratio of ethanol in fuel. Meanwhile, the Maharashtra-headquartered automaker is striving to achieve above-industry growth this fiscal year. In Q4 of FY26, driven by GST reductions, growth in electric vehicle sales, and the launch of new SUV models, its operating revenue grew 7.18% year-on-year to Rs 1,054.47 billion, but profit after tax fell 31.72% year-on-year to Rs 57.83 billion. The company noted that commodity inflation is a major challenge this fiscal year, as prices for steel, copper, rubber, and oil-related inputs have risen by about 5% in recent months due to the West Asia crisis. To counter the pressure, the company is intensifying cost reduction efforts, including improving the product mix and selective pricing. Chandra indicated that price adjustments will be actively considered in the coming months to balance customer value with the impact of inflation.

Despite geopolitical uncertainties, the company's sales remained resilient in the first two months, with an estimated industry annual growth rate of about 10%. However, Chandra warned of a potential 1-2 percentage point downside depending on fuel price trends. Tata Motors aims to achieve above-industry growth by strengthening supply chain resilience. Regarding capital expenditure, the company's guidance remains at 6%-8% of revenue, which could be 1% higher due to an aggressive growth strategy.

In the electric vehicle segment, the company achieved record retail and wholesale sales of 92,000 units last fiscal year, with a market share exceeding 40%. Major growth came from models such as the Harrier EV, Punch EV, and Nexon EV. Since March, driven by fuel price expectations and industry electrification, inquiries and bookings for electric vehicles have surged significantly by about 25%-30%.

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