Nearly all Tata Motors vehicle dealers turn profitable after a decade

Tata Motors' diversification into multiple electrified models, which are priced on average Rs 3-3.5 lakh higher than traditional internal combustion engine models, has increased profit margins

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Saugata Bhattacharya
2 min read Last Updated : Jun 13 2023 | 5:55 PM IST
Almost 99 per cent of Tata Motors passenger vehicle (PV) dealers have turned a profit for the first time in nearly a decade, according to a report in The Economic Times.
Only 43 per cent of the company’s dealers were profitable in the financial year 2019-20 (FY20), Tata Motors said in a presentation last week. Tata Motors had around 1410 outlets at the end of FY23.

A company dealer said it is the first time since 2012 that Tata dealers have seen such a good balance sheet. A consistent rise in sales volumes based on a year-on-year basis has led to a rise in profits for its deals.  From 2012-13 to 2022-23, car and sales volumes have risen by more than 2.3 times. From 229,325 units in FY13, PV sales at Tata Motors have risen to 538,640 units in FY23.
Along with volume increase, the firm’s focus on the profitability of its retail partners and higher contribution of models to the overall sales mix has assisted dealers in increasing their profit margins, said the dealers.  

The company's improved margins, target-driven incentives, focus on retail, and initiatives to improve sales manpower productivity also contributed to its success.
Tata Motors' diversification into multiple electrified models, which are priced on average Rs 3-3.5 lakh higher than traditional internal combustion engine models, has increased the profit margins of its dealer partners.

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