Tata Motors flags 2-2.5% lift in EV bookings as West Asia tensions push fuel prices higher

MD Shailesh Chandra says recent months have seen a 2-2.5% uptick in EV bookings as consumers hedge against fuel volatility tied to West Asia. New Tiago spans ICE, CNG and EV trims, but 5-5.5% raw material and 2-3% commodity inflation are pressuring PV margins.

— Source publishedThu, 28 May, 2026, 21:28 IST·First seen Thu, 28 May, 2026, 22:04 IST·Source NDTV Profit

What happened

Tata Motors PV MD Shailesh Chandra reports a 2-2.5% uptick in EV bookings over recent months as West Asia-driven fuel price hikes shift consumers toward EVs.

Key facts

  • 2-2.5% rise in EV bookings
  • 5-5.5% raw material inflation
  • 2-3% commodity inflation

Why this matters

Watch for partnership or M&A openings in EV components and battery sourcing to insulate Tata from commodity inflation while it scales the multi-powertrain Tiago platform across ICE, CNG and EV.