Tata Motors, India’s largest automobile manufacturer and parent of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), has been on a rollercoaster ride over the past year. At 11:20 AM on 19 August 2025 the company’s stock was trading at around ₹697.80, up about 3.12 % from the previous day’s close as bargain hunters stepped in after a recent slump. During the session the share touched a high of ₹703.35 and a low of ₹673.10. Despite the uptick, the stock remains far below its 52‑week peak of ₹1,142 and only moderately above the year’s low of ₹535.75. Over the past twelve months Tata Motors shares have fallen about 35 %, and they are down around 4.9 % year‑to‑date. By contrast, the shares are still up 50 % over three years and nearly 466 % over five years, reflecting the dramatic turnaround the company has engineered since the pandemic.
The recent weakness largely reflects investor concerns about the pace of recovery in JLR sales, pressure on margins from rising input costs and continued investment in electric vehicles. Global headwinds such as high interest rates and geopolitical tensions have also weighed on auto stocks. Tata Motors has reported robust domestic passenger‑vehicle sales, with strong demand for models such as the Nexon, Punch and Harrier, and it remains a market leader in electric cars with the Tiago EV and Tigor EV. However, losses at the domestic commercial vehicle business and elevated debt levels have kept some investors on the sidelines. The company is in the process of demerging its passenger and commercial vehicle divisions, which management believes will unlock value and enable each unit to pursue focused strategies.
Analysts covering the stock have a mixed view. Many have a target price of around ₹1,300 per share over the next year — an upside potential of more than 86 % from current levels — but they nevertheless maintain a ‘hold’ rating. The reason: while the demerger and the pivot toward electric mobility could create long‑term value, near‑term earnings visibility is clouded by macro uncertainties and high capital expenditure requirements. Investors who already own Tata Motors may consider holding their positions to benefit from a potential recovery in JLR and the domestic EV business, but new entrants should carefully weigh the risks. As always, consulting a financial adviser and aligning investment choices with one’s time horizon and risk tolerance is essential.
