Tata Motors Shares in Focus on May 13 Ahead of Q4 FY25 Results and Dividend Decision

Tata Motors Limited was trading at ₹718.05, marking a marginal decline of ₹2.75 or 0.38% from the previous close of ₹720.80. The stock opened at the same level as the previous close and reached an intraday high of ₹726 during early trade on May 13, while touching a low of ₹714.55.

JLR Outlook Improves Amid Global Trade Shifts

Investor sentiment has improved on the back of recent updates concerning Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), Tata Motors’ UK-based luxury car subsidiary.

A revised trade arrangement between the US and UK is expected to benefit JLR's export outlook.

As per the new structure, the first 1 lakh UK-made vehicle imports into the US will attract a 10% duty a step down from the 25% tariff that was levied across the board after April’s hike. This adjustment may improve JLR’s margin profile, especially as the company had temporarily halted US shipments earlier this year.

Additionally, an India-UK Free Trade Agreement under discussion could lower import duties on high-end vehicles to 10% within a set quota, which may support JLR's pricing and sales growth in the Indian market.

Sales Growth and Strategic Demerger

Tata Motors' rally is also being supported by solid sales figures from JLR and a proposed demerger of business verticals. JLR reported a 14.4% sales increase in North America and 10.9% growth in Europe for the March quarter.

Sequentially, total volumes grew 6.7%, with a marginal 1.1% year-on-year increase. 

These improvements contributed to JLR turning net cash positive a goal under its “Reimagine” strategic framework.

The group’s restructuring plan involves separating commercial vehicle operations from passenger vehicles, electric vehicles, and JLR into two distinct listed entities.

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Conclusion 

The market continues to monitor Tata Motors closely ahead of its financial results and strategic updates. Recent developments across JLR operations, evolving trade scenarios, and structural plans like the demerger are contributing to the stock's current upward trajectory. 

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