Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) reported a 3% decline in retail sales, with total units sold amounting to 1,03,108 in the second quarter of the current fiscal year, compared to the same period last year. Despite the dip in Q2, the company’s performance for the first six months of FY25 showed a modest 3% increase in sales, with 2,14,288 units sold year-on-year, according to a statement released by Tata Motors.
One of the key factors affecting Jaguar Land Rover’s performance in Q2 was a disruption in aluminium supply that began in Q1 FY25. This supply shortage led to a significant 7% drop in production, with only 86,000 units manufactured during Q2, compared to 93,000 units in the year-ago period.
The aluminium supply issues created a bottleneck in JLR’s production process, preventing the company from reaching its potential production targets. However, the company remains optimistic that this challenge will be resolved in the upcoming months.
Jaguar Land Rover is confident about a recovery in production and sales in the second half of the financial year. In its statement, the company emphasized its expectation for both production and wholesale volumes to see a significant uptick as the aluminium supply situation normalizes. The company is gearing up for stronger performance and is optimistic that the supply disruptions will no longer be a limiting factor.
Jaguar Land Rover’s retail sales have shown resilience despite global challenges in supply chains, and the company is now positioning itself for a rebound in the upcoming quarters. With the luxury automotive market continuing to evolve, JLR’s strategic focus will be on stabilizing its supply chain and meeting the growing consumer demand for its premium vehicles.
While the aluminium supply issue has been a temporary setback, Tata Motors and Jaguar Land Rover are focused on long-term growth, leveraging innovation in luxury and sustainability to drive sales. As the global automotive industry recovers from supply chain disruptions, JLR aims to emerge stronger with a focus on efficiency and quality in production.
As the company navigates these challenges, the second half of FY25 could present an opportunity for JLR to capitalize on the normalization of supply chains and increased consumer demand for luxury vehicles.
Key Highlights:
- Jaguar Land Rover’s retail sales dropped by 3% in Q2 FY25, totaling 1,03,108 units.
- Aluminium supply disruptions contributed to a 7% reduction in production, limiting the total to 86,000 units for the quarter.
- Despite the Q2 decline, JLR’s retail sales for the first six months of FY25 were up 3%, reaching 2,14,288 units year-on-year.
- The company expects a strong recovery in production and sales in the second half of FY25 as the aluminium supply issues resolve.