Management Discussion and Analysis
Management Discussion and Analysis
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The GDP rate of Russia slowed down to 0.8% in 2018. At a growth Passenger cars 2,86,730 22.5% 2,91,299 23.9%
rate of 1.2%, South Africa’s economic expansion would still be Utility vehicles 4,60,056 36.1% 4,73,273 38.7%
above the 0.8% level at which the economy expanded in 2018. The Light Commercial 3,34,005 26.2% 2,85,857 23.4%
Middle East economy growth looks uncertain with the cut in oil Vehicles
production in compliance with OPEC+ deal and geopolitical risks Medium and 1,93,281 15.2% 1,70,695 14.0%
will continue to cap the growth. Heavy Commercial
Vehicles
The global automobile industry is on the brink of major
transformation. Technology is driving this shift, shaped by Total 12,74,072 100.0% 12,21,124 100.0%
demographic, regulatory and environmental pressures. By 2025, The Company sold 12,74,072 units and 12,21,124 units in FY 2018-
the vehicle will grow smarter and more efficient, with high efficiency 19 and FY 2017-18, respectively (excluding wholesales from the
engines, lighter materials and autonomous driving systems. The China joint venture), consisting of 7,61,786 units of Tata and other
o distribution and service of vehicles; and The Company’s overall sales of Tata and other brand vehicles
increased by 12.7% to 7,61,786 units in FY 2018-19 from
o financing of the Company’s vehicles in certain markets.
6,75,826 units in FY 2017-18. Of the 7,61,786 units sold overall
The Company’s consolidated total sales (including international in FY 2018-19, the Company sold 6,93,756 units of Tata and other
business sales and Jaguar Land Rover sales, excluding China brand vehicles in India, while 68,030 units were sold outside of
joint venture) for FY 2018-19 and FY 2017-18 are set forth in the India, compared to 6,16,801 units and 59,025 units, respectively
table below: in FY 2017-18.
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The above volumes includes Fiat branded vehicles of 23,237 in FY 2018-19, as compared to 29,807 in FY 2017-18.
Vehicle Sales in India
Automobile sales in India rose by 5.9% in FY 2018-19. The following table sets forth the Company‘s (on standalone basis) sales, industry
sales and relative market share in vehicle sales in India. Passenger vehicles includes passenger cars and utility vehicles. Commercial
vehicles include Medium & Heavy Commercial Vehicles and Light Commercial Vehicles.
The Company's share of the Indian automotive vehicle market for commercial and passenger vehicles together increased from 14.1%
in FY2017-18 to 15.5% in FY2018-19. Company maintained its leadership position in the commercial vehicle category in the industry,
which was characterized by increased competition during the year. The passenger vehicle market also continued to be subject to intense
competition. The commercial vehicle industry started on a very strong note which continues in the first half of FY2018-19. The increased
axle load norms, liquidity crunch and other factors dampened the demand in the second half. The passenger vehicle industry performance
was also affected by availability of retail finance, higher interest rates and insurance costs.
Passenger Vehicles in India
Industry-wide sales of passenger vehicles in India increased by 2.8% in FY 2018-19, compared to a 7.3% growth in FY 2017-18,
Whilst market situation remained challenging throughout the year, the Company outperformed the industry with a growth of 13.9%
for FY2018-19. The Company’s passenger vehicles category consists of: (i) passenger cars and (ii) utility vehicles.
The following table sets forth the Company’s passenger vehicle sales, industry sales and relative market share in passenger vehicle
sales in India.
Industry Sales Company Sales Market Share
FY 2018-19 FY 2017-18 Growth FY 2018-19 FY 2017-18 Growth FY 2018-19 FY 2017-18
Units % Units % % %
Passenger Cars 22,18,197 21,73,380 2.1% 1,31,035 1,34,860 (2.8%) 5.9% 6.2%
UV & Vans1 11,28,177 10,81,630 4.3% 79,465 49,883 59.3% 7.0% 4.6%
Total2 33,46,374 32,55,010 2.8% 2,10,500 1,84,743 13.9% 6.3% 5.7%
Source: Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers report and Company Analysis
Excludes V2 van sales. 2Total industry numbers includes sale in other segments.
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The Company sold 1,31,035 units in the passenger car category in FY 2018-19, representing a decrease of 2.8% compared to 1,34,860
units in FY 2017-18.
In the utility vehicles category, the Company sold 79,465 units in FY 2018-19, representing an increase of 59.3% from 49,883 units in
FY 2017-18. Tata Nexon, which was launched in FY 2017-18 has helped the Company increasing its market share in UV segment to
7.0% in FY2018-19 as compared to 4.6% in FY2017-18. In January 2019, the Company launched, Harrier – SUV, the first model from
Omega architecture and sold 4,363 units.
Commercial Vehicles in India
Industry sales of commercial vehicles increased by 17.1% to 10,38,834 units in FY 2018-19 from 8,87,316 units in FY 2017-18. Industry
sales in the medium and heavy commercial vehicle segment has grown by 10.9% at 2,74,750 units in FY 2018-19, as compared to
2,47,659 in FY 2017-18. The M&HCV industry has shown signs of recovery since July 2017. The implementation of GST, restrictions
on overloading and infrastructure growth supported by the Government has boosted the demand. Industry sales of ILCV reported an
increase of 21.7% to 1,25,471 units in FY 2018-19, from 1,03,131 units in FY 2017-18. Industry sales of SCV & Pickups reported an
increase of 22.4% to 5,15,491 units in FY 2018-19, from 4,21,084 units in FY 2017-18. The ILCV & SCV industry growth is mainly due
to high investments in e-commerce segments which is driving demand for last mile transportation requirements, growth in replacement
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The sales of the Company’s commercial vehicles in India grew by 18, a drop of 24.8%.The domestic sales at 4,371 units in FY 2018-
17.2% to 4,68,788 units in FY 2018-19 from 3,99,821 units in FY 19, reduced by 36.3% as compared to 6,859 units in FY 2017-18,
2017-18. The Company’s sales in the M&HCV category increased primarily due to lower industry volumes and aggressive discounting
by 12.3% to 1,51,004 units in FY 2018-19, as compared to sales and marketing strategies of importers. The combined market share
of 134,455 units in FY 2017-18. The Company’s sales in the ILCV was 21.1% in FY 2018-19 as compared to 26.5% in FY 2017-18.
segment increased by 23.0% to 57,015 units in FY 2018-19, from The export market scenario continued to remain challenging in FY
46,343 units in FY 2017-18. The sales in SCV & Pickups segment 2018-19, with factors like local currency depreciation against the
increased by 23.9% to 2,06,655 units in FY 2018-19 from 1,66,746 US Dollar, continuing statutory regulations to reduce imports, the
units in FY 2017-18.The CV Passenger segment grew by 3.5% to slowdown in Chinese economy impacting commodity exporting
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The Company markets its commercial and passenger vehicles in • f urnishing, in favor of the investors, 14.39% of the future
several countries in Africa, the Middle East, South East Asia, South principal in the receivables as collateral, for securitizations
Asia, Australia, Latin America, Russia and the Commonwealth of done through FY 2018-19, either by way of a fixed deposit
Independent States countries. The Company has a network of or bank guarantee or subordinate tranche to secure the
distributors in all such countries, where it exports its vehicles. Such obligations of the purchasers and our obligations as the
distributors have created a network of dealers and branch offices and collection agent, based on the quality of receivables and rating
facilities for sales and after-sales servicing of the Company’s products assigned to the individual pool of receivables by the rating
in their respective markets. The Company has also stationed overseas agency(ies); and
resident sales and service representatives in various countries to
• y way of over-collateralization or by investing in subordinate
b
oversee its operations in the respective territories.
pass-through certificates to secure the obligations of the
Tata and other brand vehicles – Vehicle Financing purchasers.
Through the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary TMF Holdings Ltd Tata and other brand vehicles — Competition
and its step down subsidiaries Tata Motors Finance Ltd (TMFL) and
The Company faces competition from various domestic and foreign
Tata Motors Finance Solutions Ltd (TMFSL), the Company provides
automotive manufacturers in the Indian automotive market.
financing services to purchasers of its vehicles through independent
Improving infrastructure and robust growth prospects compared
dealers, who act as the Company’s agents for financing transactions,
to other mature markets has attracted a number of international
and through the Company’s branch network. TMF group disbursed
companies to India that either have formed joint ventures with local
`21,993 crores and `15,406 crores in vehicle financing during FY
partners or have established independently owned operations in
2018-19 and FY 2017-18, respectively. During FY 2018-19 and
India. Global competitors bring with them decades of international
FY 2017-18, approximately 26% and 25%, respectively, of the
experience, global scale, advanced technology and significant
Company’s vehicle unit sales in India were made by the dealers
financial resources, and, as a result, competition is likely to further
through financing arrangements with Company’s captive financing
intensify in the future. The Company has designed its products
subsidiary. As at March 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company’s
to suit the requirements of the Indian market based on specific
customer finance receivable portfolio comprised 5,77,399 and
customer needs such as safety, driving comfort, fuel-efficiency
488,456 contracts, respectively. The Company follow specified
and durability. The Company believes that its vehicles are suited
internal procedures, including quantitative guidelines, for selection
to the general conditions of Indian roads and the local climate.
of its finance customers and assist in managing default and
Its vehicles have also been designed to comply with applicable
repayment risk in the Company’s portfolio. The Company originate
environmental regulations currently in effect. The Company also
all of the contracts through its authorized dealers and direct
offers a wide range of optional configurations to meet the specific
marketing agents with whom the Company have agreements. All the
needs of its customers and intends to develop and is developing
Company’s marketing, sales and collection activities are undertaken
products to strengthen its product portfolio in order to meet the
through dealers or by TMF group.
increasing customer expectations of owning world-class products.
TMFL securitize or sell its finance receivables on the basis of the
Tata and other brand vehicles — Seasonality
evaluation of market conditions and funding requirements. The
constitution of these pools is based on criteria that are decided by Demand for the Company’s vehicles in the Indian market is subject
credit rating agencies and/or based on the advice that we receive to seasonal variations. Demand for the Company’s vehicles
regarding the marketability of a pool. TMFL undertake these generally peaks between January and March, although there is a
securitizations of its receivables due from purchasers by means of decrease in demand in February just before release of the Indian
private placement. fiscal budget. Demand is usually lean from April to July and picks
up again in the festival season from September onwards, with a
TMFL act as collection agents on behalf of the investors,
decline in December due to year-end.
representatives, special purpose vehicles or banks, in whose
favor the receivables have been assigned, for the purpose of Jaguar Land Rover
collecting receivables from the purchasers on the terms and
Total wholesales of Jaguar Land Rover vehicles (excluding Chery
conditions contained in the applicable deeds of securitization, in
Jaguar Land Rover and JLR CKD operations) with a breakdown
respect of which pass-through certificates are issued to investors
between Jaguar and Land Rover brand vehicles, in FY 2018-19
in case of special purpose vehicles, or SPVs. TMFL also secure the
and FY 2017-18 are set forth in the table below:
payments to be made by the purchasers of amounts constituting
the receivables under the loan agreements to the extent specified FY 2018-19 FY 2017-18
by rating agencies by any one or all of the following methods: Units % Units %
• f urnishing collateral to the investors, in respect of the Jaguar 1,53,757 30.3% 1,50,484 27.6%
obligations of the purchasers and the undertakings to be Land Rover 3,54,138 69.7% 3,94,814 72.4%
provided by TMFL; Total 5,07,895 100.0% 5,45,298 100.0%
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vehicle supplies and provide marketing and sales support to their Highways, Centre upgraded fiscal spending on rural roads at `19k
regional importer markets. The remaining importer markets are crore under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). Focus on
managed from the United Kingdom. road building under National Highway Authority of India and PMGSY
will spur demand for commercial vehicles and tractors, respectively.
Jaguar Land Rover products are sold through a variety of sales
channels: through its dealerships for retail sales; for sale to fleet The Automotive Mission Plan 2016-26 aims at 12% share
customers, including daily rental car companies; commercial of automotive industry in GDP, along with implementation of
fleet customers; leasing companies; and governments. Jaguar BS6 vehicles by 2023 for four wheelers. Budget 2019 saw for
Land Rover do not depend on a single customer or small group of the first time, government’s intent to have electric mobility
customers to the extent that the loss of such a customer or group by 2030. The Faster Adoption And Manufacturing of (Hybrid)
of customers would have a material adverse effect on its business. & Electric (FAME) Vehicles in India lays down the roadmap to
support the development of electric and hybrid vehicles market
As at March 31, 2019, Jaguar Land Rover global sales and
and its manufacturing eco-system with a view to achieve self-
distribution network comprised 23 NSCs, 77 importers, 2 export
sustenance as early as 2020. Technology development, demand
partners and 2,684 franchise sales dealers, of which 1,299 are
creation, pilot projects and charging infrastructure are the focus
joint Jaguar and Land Rover dealers.
areas of the scheme.
Jaguar Land Rover — Competition Jaguar Land Rover has a strong product range that compete in
Jaguar Land Rover operates in a globally competitive environment various segments, including the increased electrification of the
and faces competition from established premium and other vehicle product portfolio. New and refreshed products, including the
manufacturers who aspire to move into the premium performance Range Rover Velar (on sale since July 2017), the Jaguar E-PACE
car and premium SUV markets, some of which are much larger (on sale since November 2017) and the all-electric Jaguar I-PACE
than they are. Jaguar vehicles compete primarily against other (on sale since June 2018) as well as the refreshed Range Rover
European brands such as Audi, Porsche, BMW and Mercedes Benz and Range Rover Sport (including hybrid models), the recently
as well as Tesla. Land Rover and Range Rover vehicles compete announced new Defender and other new and refreshed products,
largely against SUVs from companies such as Audi, BMW, Infiniti, ensures that Jaguar Land Rover can compete in the premium
Lexus, Mercedes Benz, Porsche, Volvo and Volkswagen. segments with class-leading products.
Jaguar Land Rover volumes are impacted by the biannual change The financial information discussed in this section is derived from
in agerelated registration plates of vehicles in the United Kingdom, the Company’s Audited Consolidated Financial Statements.
where new agerelated plate registrations take effect in March and The Company has adopted Ind AS 115 with a modified retrospective
September. This has an impact on the resale value of the vehicles approach. The Company makes transport arrangements for
because sales are clustered around the time of the year when the delivering its vehicles to the dealers. The gross consideration
vehicle registration number change occurs. Seasonality in most received in respect of these arrangements was recognized and
other markets is driven by the introduction of new model year presented with revenue in the statement of profit and loss. The costs
vehicles and derivatives. Furthermore, Western European markets associated with these arrangements were presented within freight
tend to be impacted by summer and winter holidays, and the cost in the statement of profit and loss. In accordance with Ind AS
Chinese market tends to be affected by the Lunar New Year holiday 115, the Company has determined that it is an agent in providing
in either January or February, the PRC National Day holiday and these services, and therefore the gross consideration received,
the Golden Week holiday in October. The resulting sales profile net off cost associated with respect to these arrangements is
influences operating results on a quarter-to-quarter basis. presented within revenue effective April 1, 2018. Certain payouts
Other Operations Overview made to dealers such as infrastructure support payments are
to be treated as variable components of consideration and are
The Company’s other operations business segment mainly includes therefore in accordance with Ind AS 115, recognized as revenue
information technology services, machine tools and factory deductions in future. These changes in presentation in the income
automation services. The Company’s revenue from other operations statement has resulted in decrease in both revenues and expenses
before inter-segment eliminations was `3,626.07 crores in FY by `3,809.03 crores for the year ended March 31, 2019.
2018-19, an increase of 11.5% from `3,252.36 crores in FY 2017-
18. Revenues from other operations represented 1.2% and 1.1% of Overview
total revenues, before inter-segment eliminations, in FY 2018-19 The Company income from operations including finance revenues
and FY 2017-18. increased by 3.3% to `3,01,938.40 crores in FY 2018-19 from
`2,92,340.64 crores in FY 2017-18. The increase is mainly
OPPORTUNITIES:
attributable to better sales volumes of the Company’s India
In the Budget 2019, the Government of India has allocated `83k crore business and favourable currency translation from GB£ to INR of
to highways among various infra-based sectors. Apart from National `14,516.58 crores, offset by lower sales of Jaguar Land Rover.
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A core initiative of the Company was the implementation of the Total revenue (` in crores) 2,99,655.61 2,90,384.64 3.2
Organization Effectiveness (OE) program, a strategic program Earning before other income, 3,388.77 11,512.38 (70.6)
designed to overhaul and transform the Company. interest and tax (` in crores)
Earning before other income, 1.1% 4.0%
Pursuant to the changes implemented as a result of the OE interest and tax
program, the Company has drawn separate strategies for (% to total revenue)
commercial vehicles, passenger vehicles and financing business
from FY 2018-19. Consequent to these changes, commencing FY The Company’s automotive operations segment is further divided
2018-19, the reportable segments is as follows: into Tata and other brand vehicles, Vehicle financing and Jaguar
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Land Rover. In FY 2018-19, Jaguar Land Rover contributed 75% Results of Operations
of the Company’s total automotive revenue compared to 77% in
The following table sets forth selected items from the Company’s
FY 2017-18 and the remaining 25% was contributed by Tata and
consolidated statements of income for the periods indicated and
other brand vehicles and Financing in FY 2018-19 compared to
shows these items as a percentage of total revenues:
23% in FY 2017-18.
The Company’s revenue from Tata and other brand vehicles FY 2018-19 FY 2017-18
(including vehicle financing) and Jaguar Land Rover in FY 2018- (%) (%)
19 and FY 2017-18 and the percentage change from period to Revenue from operations 100.0 100.0
period (before intra-segment eliminations) is set forth in the (net of excise duty)
table below. Expenditure:
Cost of material consumed 65 63.6
FY 2018-19 FY 2017-18 Change
(including change in stock)
(` in crores) %
Excise Duty (refer below explanation) - 0.3
Tata and other brand 76,417.68 65,685.50 16.3 Employee Cost 11 10.4
vehicles including vehicle
Product development/Engineering 1.4 1.2
financing
Other expenses (net) 20.6 20.6
Jaguar Land Rover 2,23,513.58 2,24,831.05 (0.6)
Amount transferred to capital and other (6.5) (6.4)
Intra-segment elimination (275.65) (131.91) (109.0) accounts
Total 2,99,655.61 2,90,384.64 3.2 Total Expenditure 91.5 89.7
Profit before other income, Depreciation 8.5 10.3
The Tata and other brand vehicles including vehicle financing and amortization, Finance costs, Foreign
consists of following categories: exchange (gain)/loss, exceptional item and
tax
FY 2018-19 FY 2017-18 Change
Other Income 1.0 1.4
(` in crores) %
Profit before Depreciation and 9.5 11.7
Commercial Vehicle 58,137.10 49,373.55 17.7 Amortization, Finance costs, Foreign
Passenger Vehicle 14,469.80 13,342.04 8.5 exchange (gain)/loss, exceptional item and
Unallocable 110.60 169.69 (34.8) tax
Vehicle Finance 3,700.18 2,800.22 32.1 Depreciation and Amortization 7.9 7.4
Total 76,417.68 65,685.50 16.3 Finance costs 1.9 1.6
Foreign exchange loss (net) 0.3 (0.4)
Other operations Exceptional Item (gain)/loss (net) 9.8 (0.7)
Profit/(loss) before tax (10.4) 3.8
The following table sets forth selected data regarding the Company’s
Tax expense / (credit) (0.8) 1.5
other operations for the periods indicated and the percentage
change from period to period (before inter-segment eliminations). Profit/(loss) after tax (9.6) 2.3
Share of profits/(loss) of equity accounted 0.1 0.8
FY 2018-19 FY 2017-18 Change (%) investees (net)
Total revenue (` in crores) 3,626.07 3,252.36 11.5% Minority Interest - -
Earning before other income, 505.44 422.32 19.7% Profit/(loss) for the year (9.5) 3.1
interest and tax (` in crores)
Cost of materials consumed (including change in stock)
Earning before other income, 13.9% 13.0%
interest and tax (% to total FY 2018-19 FY 2017-18
revenue)
(` in crores)
Consumption of raw materials and 1,82,254.45 1,73,371.19
The other operations business segment includes information
components
technology, machine tools and factory automation solutions. In
FY 2018-19, revenue from other operations before inter-segment Basis adjustment on hedge accounted (1,245.37) (1,378.60)
eliminations was `3,626.07 crores compared to `3,252.36 crores derivatives
in FY 2017-18. Results for the other operations business segment Purchase of product for sale 13,258.83 15,903.99
before other income, finance cost, tax and exceptional items (before Change in inventories of finished goods, 2,053.28 (2,046.58)
inter-segment eliminations) were `505.44 crores in FY 2018-19 as Work-in-progress and products for sale
compared to `422.32 crores for FY 2017-18. Total 1,96,321.19 1,85,850.00
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Other Income decreased by 25.1% to `2,965.31 crores in FY 2018- a) In FY 2018-19, Jaguar Land Rover announced the voluntary
19 from `3,957.59 crores in FY 2017-18. Interest income increased redundancy program, resulting in a charge of `1,367.22 crores.
to `786.46 crores in FY 2018-19, compared to `711.81 crores
b) The debit of GB£16.5 million (`147.93 crores) in FY 2018-19
in FY 2017-18, whereas profit on sale of investment marginally
as compared to credit of GB£437 million (`3,609.01 crores) in
decreased to `128.61 crores in FY 2018-19, compared to `129.26
FY 2017-18, related to the amendment of the Defined Benefit
crores in FY 2017-18. Fair value gain in investments has increased
scheme of Jaguar Land Rover as past service costs.
to `238.54 crores in FY 2018-19, as compared to `32.05 crores in
FY 2017-18. During FY 2018-19, the fair value of the investment in c) In FY 2018-19, the Company has taken an impairment charge
Lyft has increased by GB£24.35 million (`223.45 crores), due to IPO of £3,105 million (`27,837.91 crores). The Company assessed
lisiting on the NASDAQ stock exchange. the recoverable amount of the Jaguar Land Rover business,
which represent a single cash-generating unit (CGU), as the
Profit before Depreciation and Amortization, Finance costs,
higher of Fair Value Less Cost of Disposal (‘FVLCD’) and Value
Foreign exchange (gain)/loss, exceptional item and tax is
in Use (‘VIU’) of the relevant assets of the CGU, due to change in
`28,535.55 crores in FY 2018-19, representing 9.5% of revenue in
market conditions especially in China, technology disruptions
FY 2018-19 compared to `34,229.99 crores in FY 2017-18.
and rising cost of debt.
Depreciation and Amortization: During FY 2018-19, depreciation
d) On July 31, 2018, the Company decided to cease the current
and amortization expenditures increased by 9.5% to `23,590.63
manufacturing operations of Tata Motors Thailand Ltd. The
crores from `21,553.59 crores in FY 2017-18. The depreciation
Company will address the Thailand market with a revamped
increase of 12.2% to `12,200.42 crores as compared to `10,874.34
product portfolio, suitable to the local market needs, delivered
crores in FY 2017-18 is mainly at Jaguar Land Rover due to new
through a CBU distribution model. Accordingly, the relevant
product launches and opening of new facilities (Slovakia). The
restructuring costs have been accounted in FY 2018-19.
amortization expenses have also increased by 6.7% to `11,390.21
crores in FY 2018-19 from `10,679.25 crores in FY 2017-18, e)
In FY 2018-19, the Company has sold investment in TAL
and are attributable to new products introduced during the year, Manufacturing Solutions Limited to Tata Advanced Systems
mainly at Jaguar Land Rover business. Ltd.
Product development/engineering expenses The Company Earnings Before Interest Tax (EBIT) decreased to `3,643 crores
introduced the factor of “affordability” of investments w.e.f. April 1, in FY 2018-19, compared to `11,846 crores in FY 2017-18.
2018 for capitalization of product development costs. Accordingly, EBIT is defined to include the revaluation of current assets and
charge off increased by 19.6% to `4,224.57 crores in FY 2018-19 liabilities and realized foreign exchange and commodity hedges
from `3,531.87 crores in FY 2017-18. as well as profits from equity accounted investees but excludes
the revaluation of foreign currency debt, mark to market (MTM)
Finance Cost Increased by 23% to `5,758.60 crores in FY 2018-
on foreign exchange and commodity hedges, other income and
19 from `4,681.79 crores in FY 2017-18. The Increase was mainly
exceptional items.
attributable to higher interest rates and borrowings. The finance
cost at JLR is higher from `724.65 crores to `1010.68 crores due Consolidated loss before tax `31,371.15 crores in FY 2018-19,
to $1bn syndicated loan facility drawn down in October 2018. compared to profit of `11,155.03 crores in FY 2017-18. The loss
Foreign exchange loss of `905.91 crores in FY 2018-19 as before tax is primarily driven by -
compared to gain of `1,185.28 crores in FY 2017-18. The loss was • he profitability at Jaguar Land Rover operations were lower
T
mainly due to depreciation of GBP and INR as compared to USD. due to product mix, higher manufacturing expenses and other
Exceptional items (gain)/loss operating costs including higher marketing expenses, higher
depreciation and amortization expenses related to significant
FY 2018-19 FY 2017-18 Change
capital expenditure incurred in prior periods.
(` in crores)
Employee separation cost 1,371.45 3.68 1,367.77 • Impairment charge of `27,837.91 crores for Jaguar Land
Defined benefit pension plan 147.93 (3,609.01) 3,756.94 Rover.
amendment Offset by
Write off of Property, plant 180.97 1,641.38 (1,460.41) • Improvement in the Tata Motors Ltd Standalone business in
and equipment and capital India, mainly favourable model mix and better management of
work in progress
other operating costs.
Provision for costs of closure 381.01 - 381.01
of operation of a subsidiary • The increase in profits in FY 2017-18 was also due to
Provision for impairment in 27,837.91 - 27,837.91 exceptional gain of `3,609.01 crores of pension cost.
Jaguar Land Rover
Tax Expense represents a net credit of `2,437.45 crores in FY
Profit on sale of investment in (376.98) - (376.98)
a subsidiary Co. 2018-19, as compared to net charge of `4,341.93 crores (effective
Others 109.27 (11.19) 120.46 tax rate of 32.3%) in FY 2017-18. Due to impairment charge at
Total 29,651.56 (1,975.14) 31,626.70 Jaguar Land Rover, there is a write down of previously recognized
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As at March 31,
Change
2019 2018
(` in crores)
Property, plant and equipment (including capital work-in- 81,158.03 90,010.78 (8,852.75)
progress)
Other intangible assets (including assets under 61,212.41 71,320.13 (10,107.72)
development)
Total 1,42,370.44 1,61,330.91 (18,960.47)
There is decrease (net of depreciation and amortization) in the intangible and tangible assets in FY 2018-19. The decrease was due to
impairment charge of `27,837.91 crores at Jaguar Land Rover. Further, the decrease was due to unfavourable currency translation
impact from GB£ to INR of `2,215 crores. This was offset mainly at Jaguar Land Rover Slovakia plant, tooling and facilities for new
products like E-Pace, Evoque, I-Pace etc. At Tata Motors Ltd, the additions were mainly in dies, tooling’s, and product development cost
for new products.
Investments in equity accounted investees were `5,334.88 crores as at March 31, 2019, as compared to `5,385.24 crores as at March
31, 2018.
Financial Assets (Current + Non-current)
Investments (Current + Non-current) were ` 10,435.84 crores as at March 31, 2019, as compared to `15,427.51 crores as at March 31,
2018. The details are as follows:
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Quoted Equity shares 727.45 339.92 387.53 A deferred tax credit (net) of `4,662.68 crores was recorded in the
Unquoted Equity shares 562.18 609.08 (46.90) income statement, mainly at JLR due to impairment charge during
Others 179.96 118.04 61.92 FY 2018-19 and `700.99 crores in other comprehensive income,
Total 10,435.84 15,427.51 (4,991.67) which mainly includes post-retirement benefits and cash flow
hedges in FY 2018-19.
The decrease in mutual fund investments was at Jaguar Land
Rover and Tata Motors Limited. Increase in quoted equity shares Inventories as at March 31, 2019, were `39,013.73 crores as
is due to fair value gain. compared to `42,137.63 crores as at March 31, 2018, a decrease
of 7.4%. Inventory at Tata and other brand vehicles (including
Finance receivables (current + non-current) were `33,624.69 vehicle financing) was ` 6,399.94 crores as at March 31, 2019 as
crores as at March 31, 2019, as compared to `23,881.18 crores as compared to `7,318.87 crores as at March 31, 2018. Inventory at
at March 31, 2018, an increase of 40.8%, primarily due to increased Jaguar Land Rover was `32,613.86 crores as at March 31, 2019,
vehicle financing business. The Gross finance receivables a decrease of 6.3%, as compared to `34,805.01 crores as at March
were `34,457.74 crores as at March 31, 2019, as compared to 31, 2018. In terms of number of days of sales, finished goods
`25,070.75 crores as at March 31, 2018. represented inventory of 39 days in FY 2018-19 as compared to
Loans and Advances 40 days in FY 2017-18.
Trade Receivables (net of allowance for doubtful debts) were
As at March 31,
Change `18,996.17 crores as at March 31, 2019, representing a decrease
2019 2018
of 4.5% compared to `19,893.30 crores as at March 31, 2018.
(` in crores)
Trade Receivables have increased at Tata and other brand vehicles
Long term loans and advances 407.42 495.41 (87.99) (including vehicle financing) to ` 6,473.72 crores as at March 31,
Short term loans and advances 1,268.70 1,451.14 (182.44) 2019 as compared to `5,492.78 crores as at March 31, 2018.
Total 1,676.12 1,946.55 (270.43) The increase was mainly due to higher sales in FY 2018-19.
Trade receivables at Jaguar Land Rover was `12,063.57 crores
Loans and advances include advances to suppliers and contractors as at March 31, 2019, as compared to `14,374.03 crores as at
etc. which has decreased to `1,177.45 crores as at March 31, 2019 March 31, 2018, due to lower receivables in UK. The allowances
from `1,431.98 crores as at March 31, 2018. for doubtful debts were `970.10 crores as at March 31, 2019
Other Financial Assets compared to `1,261.67 crores as at March 31, 2018. In terms of
number of day’s sales, trade receivable represented 24 days in FY
As at March 31, 2018-19 as compared to 21 days of 2018.
Change
2019 2018
Cash and cash equivalents were `21,559.80 crores, as at March
(` in crores)
Other financial assets - non 2,809.18 4,563.87 (1,754.69) 31, 2019, compared to `14,716.75 crores as at March 31, 2018.
current The Company holds cash and bank balances in Indian rupees, GB£,
Other financial assets – current 3,213.56 3,857.64 (644.08) Chinese Renminbi, etc.
Total 6,022.74 8,421.51 (2,398.77)
Other bank balances were `11,089.02 crores, as at March 31,
These included `2,146.68 crores of derivative financial 2019, compared to `19,897.16 crores as at March 31, 2018. These
instruments, mainly attributable to Jaguar Land Rover as at March include bank deposits maturing within one year of `10,574.21
31, 2019 compared to `5,323.02 crores as at March 31, 2018, crores as at March 31, 2019, compared to `19,361.58 crores as
reflecting notional asset due to the valuation of derivative contracts. at March 31, 2018.
Recovery from suppliers has decreased to `1,927.28 crores as at
Current tax assets (net) (current + non-current) were `1,208.93
March 31, 2019, as compared to `2,038.42 crores as at March 31,
crores, as at March 31, 2019, compared to `1,108.81 crores as at
2018. Further, there is deposit with financial institution of `500.00
March 31, 2018.
crores as at March 31, 2019.
Other assets
Deferred tax assets / liability: Deferred tax assets represent timing
As at March 31,
differences for which there will be future current tax benefits due Change
2019 2018
to unabsorbed tax losses and expenses allowable on a payment (` in crores)
basis in future years. Deferred tax liabilities represent timing Other assets - non current 2,938.73 2,681.25 257.48
differences where current benefit in tax will be offset by a debit in Other assets – current 6,862.22 7,662.37 (800.15)
the statement of profit and loss. Total 9,800.95 10,343.62 (542.67)
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iii. Provision for legal and product liability increased to `1,786.43 FY 2018-19 FY 2017-18 Change
crores as at March 31, 2019, as compared to `1,319.87 crores (` in crores)
as at March 31, 2018. Effect of exchange fluctuation (1,410.92) 1,306.41
Other liabilities on cash flows
Classified as held for sale - (243.94)
As at March 31,
Change Reversal of opening held for 243.94 -
2019 2018 sale adjustment
(` in crores) Cash and cash equivalent, 21,559.80 14,716.75
Other liabilities - non current 13,922.21 11,165.19 2,757.02 end of the year
Other liabilities – current 9,546.46 7,634.55 1,911.91
a)
Cash generated from operations before working capital
Total 23,468.67 18,799.74 4,668.93
changes was `28,762.43 crores in FY 2018-19, as compared
These mainly includes liabilities towards employee benefits to `33,312.28 crores in the previous year, representing a
obligations of `6,110.12 crores as at March 31, 2019, as compared decrease in cash from generated from consolidated operations.
to `4,100.76 crores as at March 31, 2018, increase mainly at After considering the impact of working capital changes
Jaguar Land Rover. Contract liabilities were `9,250.47 crores as including the net movement of vehicle financing portfolio, the
at March 31, 2019, as compared to `7,867.89 crores as at March net cash generated from operations was `18,890.75 crores in
31, 2018. Statutory dues (VAT, Excise, Service Tax, Octroi etc.) were FY 2018-19, as compared to `23,857.42 crores in the previous
`3,913.94 crores as at March 31, 2019, as compared to `3,176.86 year. The increase in finance receivables offset by decrease in
crores as at March 31, 2018. Government Grants increased to trade receivables, inventories and other assets, amounting to
`3,278.37 crores as at March 31, 2019 as compared to `2,976.65 `6,515.44 crores mainly due to increase in sales was coupled
crores as at March 31, 2018. with decrease in trade and other payables and provisions
amounting to `696.81 crores.
Consolidated Cash Flow
b) The net cash outflow from investing activity decreased to
The following table sets forth selected items from consolidated `19,711.09 crores in FY 2018-19 from `26,201.61 crores in
cash flow statement: FY 2017-18..
FY 2018-19 FY 2017-18 Change
• Capital expenditure (net) was at `35,236.29 crores in FY
(` in crores)
2018-19, compared to `35,048.62 crores, related mainly
Cash from operating activity 18,890.75 23,857.42 (4,966.67)
to capacity/ expansion of facilities, quality and reliability
Profit for the year (28,724.20) 9,091.36 projects and product development projects.
Adjustments for cash flow 57,486.63 24,220.92
from operations • Net investments, short-term deposits, margin money and
Changes in working capital (7,212.25) (6,433.70) loans given was an inflow of `14,532.42 crores in FY
Direct taxes paid (2,659.43) (3,021.16) 2018-19 as compared to inflow of `6,359.13 crores in FY
2017-18, mainly at Jaguar Land Rover.
Cash from investing activity (19,711.09) (26,201.61) 6,490.52
Payment for property, plant (35,236.29) (35,048.62) c) The net change in financing activity was an inflow of `8,830.37
and equipment and other crores in FY 2018-19 as compared to `2,011.71 crores in FY
intangible assets (net) 2017-18.
Net investments, short term 14,532.42 6,359.13
• In FY 2018-19, `12,755.97 crores were raised from long-
deposit, margin money and
term borrowings (net) as compared to `4,557.96 crores
loans given
(net) in FY 2017-18 as described in further detail below
Dividend and interest received 992.78 2,487.88
Net Cash from / (used in) 8,830.37 2,011.71 6,818.66 • Net increase in short-term borrowings of `3,174.23
Financing Activities crores in FY 2018-19 as compared to `2,960.35 crores
Dividend Paid (including paid (94.74) (95.96) in FY 2017-18, mainly at Tata and other brand vehicles
to minority shareholders) (including vehicle financing).
Interest paid (7,005.09) (5,410.64) d)
There has been a net outflow in the Free cash flows of
Net Borrowings (net of issue 15,930.20 7,518.31 `16,345.54 crores due to lower growth and higher investments
expenses) in Jaguar Land Rover.
Net increase / (decrease) in 8,010.03 (332.48) 8,342.51
As at March 31, 2019, the Company’s borrowings (including short-
cash and cash equivalent
term debt) were `1,06,175.34 crores, compared to `88,950.47
Cash and cash equivalent, 14,716.75 13,986.76
crores as at March 31, 2018..
beginning of the year
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The Company successfully completed liability management these jurisdictions is subject to certain restrictions on cash pooling,
exercise by part refinancing of US$500 million notes due for intercompany loan arrangements or interim dividends. However,
repayment on April 30, 2020. The Company raised ECB of annual dividends are generally permitted and JLR do not believe
US$237.468 million maturing in June 2025 which was used to that these restrictions have, or are expected to have, any impact on
repay the investors, who had surrendered their bonds through the Jaguar Land Rover’s ability to meet its cash obligations.
tendering process.
Certain debt issued by Jaguar Land Rover is subject to customary
During FY 2018-19, Tata Motors Limited raised unsecured term covenants and events of default, which include, among other
loans of `1500 crores from banks for ongoing capital spending things, restrictions or limitations on the amount of cash, which may
requirements. be transferred outside the Jaguar Land Rover group of companies
in the form of dividends, loans or investments to the Company and
During FY 2018-19, JLR issued EUR500 million senior notes due in
its subsidiaries. These are referred to as restricted payments in the
2026 at a coupon of 4.50% per annum. JLR also raised US$1,000
relevant Jaguar Land Rover financing documentation. In general,
million through syndicated loan. The proceeds were for general
the amount of cash which may be transferred as restricted
corporate purposes, including support for JLR’s ongoing growth
payments from the Jaguar Land Rover group to the Company and
and capital spending requirements.
its subsidiaries is limited to 50% of its cumulative consolidated net
During FY 2018-19, TMFHL and its subsidiaries, Tata Motors income (as defined in the relevant financing documentation) from
Finance Limited and TMFSL, raised `2,066 crores (Face Value) January 2011. As at March 31, 2019, the estimated amount that is
by issuing NCDs. Bank borrowings through secured term loans available for dividend payments, other distributions and restricted
continued to be a major source of funds for long-term borrowing payments was approximately GB£4,315 million.
and raised `6,306 crores during FY 2018-19. TMFL has also done
FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE ON A STANDALONE BASIS
securitization of `3,862 crores in FY 2018-19.
The financial information discussed in this section is derived
The Tata Motors Group funds its short-term working capital
from the Company’s Audited Standalone Financial Statements.
requirements with cash generated from operations, overdraft
These include the Company’s proportionate share of income and
facilities with banks, short-and medium-term borrowings from
expenditure in its two Joint Operations, namely Tata Cummins Pvt
lending institutions, banks and commercial paper. The maturities
Ltd and Fiat India Automobiles Pvt Ltd.
of these short-and medium-term borrowings and debentures
are generally matched to particular cash flow requirements. The FY 2018-19 FY 2017-18
working capital limits are `10,000 crores from various banks in (%) (%)
India as at March 31, 2019. The working capital limits are secured Income from operations (net of excise 100 100
by hypothecation of certain existing current assets of the Company. duty)
The working capital limits are renewed annually. Expenditure:
Jaguar Land Rover Automotive plc currently has a GB£1,935 Cost of material consumed (including 73.1 72.7
million revolving credit facility with a syndicate of 30 banks, change in stock)
maturing in 2022. The revolving credit facility remained undrawn Excise Duty -- 1.4
as at March 31, 2019. Employee cost 6.2 6.8
Product development/Engineering 0.8 0.8
Some of the Company’s financing agreements and debt
expenses
arrangements set limits on and/or require prior lender consent
Other expenses (net) 14.0 15.7
for, among other things, undertaking new projects, issuing new
securities, changes in management, mergers, sales of undertakings Amount capitalised (1.6) (1.5)
and investment in subsidiaries. In addition, certain negative Profit before other income, depreciation 7.5 4.1
covenants may limit the Company’s ability to borrow additional and amortisation, finance costs, foreign
funds or to incur additional liens, and/or provide for increased costs exchange loss, exceptional items and tax
in case of breach. Certain of the Company’s financing arrangements Other income 3.7 4.2
also include financial covenants to maintain certain debt- to-equity Profit before depreciation and 11.2 8.3
ratios, debt-to-earnings ratios, liquidity ratios, capital expenditure amortisation, finance costs, foreign
ratios and debt coverage ratios. exchange loss, exceptional items and tax
Depreciation and amortisation 4.5 5.3
The Company monitors compliance with its financial covenants
Finance costs 2.6 3.0
on an ongoing basis. The Company also reviews its refinancing
Foreign exchange (gain)/loss 0.3 0.0
strategy and continues to plan for deployment of long-term funds
Exceptional items – loss 0.3 1.6
to address any potential non-compliance.
Profit/(loss) before tax 3.5 (1.6)
As at March 31, 2019, GB£262 million of cash was held by Jaguar Tax expenses 0.6 0.2
Land Rover subsidiaries outside of the UK. The cash in some of Profit/(loss) after tax 2.9 (1.8)
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v. Allowances made for trade and other receivables of `170.90 Foreign exchange loss of `215.22 crores in FY 2018-19 as
crores in FY 2018-19, In FY 2018, there was a reversal due to compared to loss of `17.14 crores in FY 2017-18. The loss was
favorable litigation orders. due to depreciation on INR as compared to US$.
vi. Assets written off were `230.28 crores in FY 2018-19, as Exceptional items
compared to `995.47 crores in FY 2017-18.
FY 2019 FY 2018 Change
vi. Works operation and other expenses have decreased to 3.1% (` in crores)
of net revenue in FY 2018-19 from 3.4% in FY 2017-18. The Employee separation cost 4.23 3.68 0.55
Company has run certain impact projects thereby reducing Provision for impairment of investment 241.86 - 241.86
its fixed costs. In absolute terms the expenses increased by in subsidiary companies
`158.53 crores in FY 2018-19. The Company has subscribed Impairment of capitalized fixed assets 180.66 962.98 (782.32)
to the Tata Brand Equity & Brand Promotion Agreement, for Profit on sale of investment in (332.95) - (332.95)
which the Company has to pay an annual subscription of subsidiary co.
0.25% of the annual net income, subject to a ceiling of 5% of Others 109.27 - 109.27
the annual profit before tax. In view of profits in FY 2018-19, Total 203.07 966.66 (763.59)
there is an accrual for such fees.. i.
Employee separation cost: The Company has given early
retirement to certain employees resulting in expenses in FY
Product development/engineering expenses The Company 2018-19 and FY 2017-18.
introduced the factor of “affordability” of investments w.e.f. April 1,
2018 for capitalization of product development costs. Accordingly, ii. The Company has made provision of `241.86 crores during FY
the amount written off increased by 20.4% to `571.76 crores in FY 2018-19 for certain of its investments in subsidiary companies,
2018-19 from `474.98 crores in FY 2017-18. due to continued losses.
Amount transferred to capital and other account represents iii. In order to make the Company fit for future certain product
expenditure transferred to capital and other accounts allocated development programs were reviewed and accordingly an
out of employee cost and other expenses, incurred in connection impairment charge of `180.66 crores were taken during FY
with product development projects and other capital items. 2018-19, as compared to `962.98 crores in FY 2017-18.
The expenditure transferred to capital and other accounts has iv. In FY 2018-19, the Company has sold investment in TAL
increased by 27.8% to `1,093.11 crores in FY 2018-19 from Manufacturing Solutions Limited to Tata Advanced Systems
`855.08 crores in FY 2017-18, mainly due to various product Ltd.
development projects undertaken by the Company for the
introduction of new products, BS6 and the development of engine iv. The Company has entered into an agreement for transfer
and products variants. of its Defence undertaking, which had a value of `209.27
crores as at December 31, 2017 to Tata Advanced Systems
Other Income increased by 2.5% to ` 2,554.66 crores in FY 2018- Ltd (transferee company), for an upfront consideration of
19 from `2,492.48 crores in FY 2017-18. This includes interest `100 crores and a future consideration of 3% of the revenue
income of `335.87 crores in FY 2018-19, compared to `397.71 generated from identified Specialized Defence Projects for
crores in FY 2017-18. Dividend income increased to `1,526.25 upto 15 years from FY 2019-20 subject to a maximum of
crores in FY 2018-19 from `1,054.69 crores in FY 2017-18, `1,750 crores. The future consideration of 3% of revenue
whereas profit on sale of investment decreased to `69.27 crores in depends on future revenue to be generated from the said
FY 2018-19, compared to `103.17 crores in FY 2017-18. projects by the transferee company. On account of the same,
Profit before depreciation and amortization, finance costs, foreign the Company has recognized a provision of `109.27 crores,
exchange loss, exceptional items and tax is `7,709.43 crores in FY which may get reversed in future once projects start getting
2018-19, representing 11.1% of revenue, compared to `4,883.20 executed from FY 2019-20 onwards.
crores (8.3% of revenue) in FY 2017-18. Profit before tax was `2,398.93 crores in FY 2018-19, compared
Depreciation and amortization: During FY 2018-19, expenditures to a loss of `946.92 crores in FY 2017-18. In FY 2017-18, though
decreased marginally to `3,098.64 crores from `3,101.89 the Company performed well in terms of sales and revenue
crores in FY 2017-18. The depreciation has increased by 2.2% to and reducing the costs, the losses were due to certain one-time
`2,017.45 crores as compared to `1,973.94 in FY 2017-18. The charges to make the Company “fit for future”.
amortization expenses have decreased by 4.1% to `1,081.19 Tax Expense represents a net charge of `378.33 crores in FY 2018-
crores in FY 2018-19 from `1,127.95 crores in FY 2017-18, and 19, as compared to `87.93 crores in FY 2017-18. The increase was
are mainly attributable to product development costs. mainly due to better performance of the Company including its
Finance Cost has increased by 2.8% to `1,793.57 crores in FY Joint operations.
2018-19 from `1,744.43 crores in FY 2017-18. The increase is Profit after tax was `2,020.60 crores in FY 2018-19 as compared
attributable to higher interest rates. loss of `1,034.85 crores in FY 2017-18.
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The above was offset by: Provisions (current and non-current) were made towards warranty
and employee benefit schemes. Short-term provisions are those,
b) Capital advances which increased to `374.95 crores as at March
which are expected to be settled during next financial year. The
31, 2019, as compared to `285.54 crores as at March 31, 2018.
details are as follows:
c) Recoverable form insurance companies increased to `354.56 (` in crores)
crores as at March 31, 2019 as compared to `212.96 crores as As at March 31, Change
at March 31, 2018.. 2019 2018
Shareholders’ fund was `22,162.52 crores and `20,170.98 crores Long term provisions 1,281.59 1,009.48 272.11
as at March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, an increase of 9.9%. (Non-current)
Short term provisions 1,148.69 862.92 285.77
Reserves increased by 10.2% from `19,491.76 crores as at March (Current)
31, 2018 to `21,483.30 crores as at March 31, 2019, mainly due Total 2,430.28 1,872.40 557.88
to profits for FY 2018-19.
i. Provision for warranty increased to `1,612.37 crores as at
Borrowings March 31, 2019, as compared to `1,103.47 crores as at March
(` in crores) 31, 2018, an increase of `508.90 crores, mainly due to increase
As at March 31, Change in volumes, higher warranty cost for BS IV models and also
2019 2018 increase of warranty period for certain vehicle models, w.e.f.
Long term borrowings 13,919.81 13,155.91 763.90 January 1, 2018.
Short term borrowings 3,617.72 3,099.87 517.85
ii.
The provision for employee benefits obligations were at
Current maturities of long 1,102.10 2,208.06 (1,105.96)
term borrowings
`739.53 crores as at March 31, 2019, as compared to `655.05
crores as at March 31, 2018.
Total 18,639.63 18,463.84 175.79
Other liabilities
Current maturities of long-term borrowings represent the amount
(` in crores)
of loan repayable within one year.
As at March 31,
Other financial liabilities 2019 2018 Change
(` in crores) Other liabilities - non current 218.24 291.09 (72.85)
As at March 31, Change Other liabilities – current 2,356.01 1,917.60 438.41
2019 2018 Total 2,574.25 2,208.69 365.56
Other financial liabilities - non 180.80 211.28 (30.48) These mainly includes
current
Other financial liabilities – 2,237.98 4,091.16 (1,853.18) a) Contact liabilities were `1,063.36 crores as at March 31, 2019,
current as compared to `1,063.01 crores as at March 31, 2018.
Total 2,418.78 4,302.44 (1,883.66) b)
Government incentives increased to `324.22 crores as at
Financial guarantee contracts is `NIL as at March 31, 2019, March 31, 2019 as compared to `274.66 crores as at March
as compared to `977.26 crores as at March 31, 2018. Further, 31, 2018.
current maturities of long-term borrowings were `1,102.10 c)
Statutory dues (GST, VAT, Excise, Service Tax, Octroi etc.)
crores as at March 31, 2019 as compared to `2,208.06 crores were `1,091.92 crores as at March 31, 2019, as compared to
as at March 31, 2018. Furthermore, interest accrued but not `781.12 crores as at March 31, 2018.
due on borrowings were `373.04 crores as at March 31, 2019
as compared to `500.06 crores as at March 31, 2018. These Deferred tax liability represent timing differences where current
decreases were offset by increase in deposits and retention benefit in tax will be offset by a debit in the statement of profit
money to `397.06 crores as at March 31, 2019, as compared to and loss. The amount increased to `205.86 crores as at March 31,
`186.44 crores as at March 31, 2018. 2019, as compared to `154.61 crores as at March 31, 2018.
Trade payables were `10,408.83 crores as at March 31, 2019, as Standalone Cash Flow
compared to `9,411.05 crores as at March 31, 2018, mainly due to FY 2019 FY 2018 Change
creditors for goods supplied and services received, liabilities for variable (` in crores )
marketing expenses etc. The number of day’s payable outstanding is Net cash from operating 6,292.63 4,133.94 2,158.69
63 days in FY 2018-19 compared to 68 days in FY 2017-18. The cash activities
conversion cycle as at March 31, 2019 is negative 21 days in FY 2018- Profit/(Loss) for the year 2,020.60 (1,034.85)
19 as compared to negative 16 days in FY 2017-18. Adjustments for cash flow 4,146.39 5,125.70
from operations
Acceptances were `3,093.28 crores as at March 31, 2019, as
Changes in working capital 307.86 51.50
compared to `4,814.58 crores as at March 31, 2018.
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resulting in cash outflows of `837.98 crores in FY 2018- FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF JAGUAR LAND ROVER (AS PER
19 as compared to `300 crores in FY 2017-18. IFRS)
• Outflow by way of deposits with financial institution The financial statements of Jaguar Land Rover are prepared in
resulting in cash outflow of `500 crores in FY 2018-19 as accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
compared to `Nil in FY 2017-18. applicable in the United Kingdom. This information is given to enable
• There was an outflow (net) of `570.64 crores in FY 2018- the readers to understand the performance of Jaguar Land Rover
19 compared to `110.96 crores for FY 2017-18 towards [on a consolidated basis for the Jaguar Land Rover group.
Fixed / restricted deposits. Revenues for Jaguar Land Rover for FY 2018-19 were GB£24,214
• Increase in Investments in mutual funds in FY 2018-19 million, a decrease of 6.1% compared to the GB£25,786 million in
was `413.74 crores as compared to increase of `1,025.59 FY 2017-18, driven primarily by decreased wholesale volumes,
crores in FY 2017-18. primarily in China.
• Inflow due to dividends and interest in FY 2018-19 was Material and other cost of sales in FY 2018-19 were of GB£15,670
`1,895.77 crores as compared to `1,454.03 crores in FY million, down 4.0% compared to the GB£16,328 million in FY 2017-
2017-18. 18 (and increased as a proportion of revenue to 64.7% in FY 2018-
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19 compared to 63.3% in FY 2017-18) primarily driven by the GB£178 million of net interest (including the payment of lease
decrease in sales volumes. obligations) expense and GB£47 million of other inflows and
adjustments, free cash flow was negative GB£1,267 million. The
Employee costs increased by 3.6% to GB£2,820 million in FY
net increases in debt of GB£613 million reflects the issuance of
2018-19 compared to GB£2,722 million in FY 2017-18, primarily
a EUR500 million bond in September 2018, the completion and
reflecting the higher average number of employees in FY 2018-19
draw down of the US$1 billion loan in October 2018, partially
compared to FY 2017-18.
offset by the maturity of the US$700 million bond in December
Other expenses (net of income) decreased by 4.1% to GB£5,567 2018 and a GB£54 million reduction in drawings under an
million in FY 2018-19 compared to GB£5,846 million in FY 2017-18. uncommitted invoice discounting facility wound down ahead of
its expiry in April and replaced with a newly established US$700
Product development costs capitalized decreased by 2.1% to
million committed invoice discounting facility. A dividend of
GB£1,576 million in FY 2018-19 compared to GB£1,610 million in
GB£225 million was paid to Tata Motors in June 2018 and GB£3
FY 2017-18 primarily related to the development of future models,
million of other distributions were paid during the year. As a result
technologies and production facilities.
Jaguar Land Rover had a total cash balance of GB£3,775 million
EBITDA was GB£1,981 million (8.2% margin) in FY 2018-19, (comprising GB£2,747 million of cash and cash equivalents and
compared to the EBITDA of GB£2,794 million (10.8% margin) in FY GB£1,028 million of financial deposits) as at March 31, 2019
2017-18, primarily reflecting the lower wholesales, particularly compared to GB£4,657 million of total cash as at March 31,
in China, higher incentive and warranty costs, partially offset by 2018 (comprising GB£2,626 million of cash and cash equivalents
Project Charge cost efficiencies and favourable realized foreign and GB£2,031 million of financial deposits). With total cash of
exchange movements. GB£3,775 million and an undrawn revolving credit facility of
GB£1,935 million (maturing in July 2022), total liquidity available
The loss before interest tax and exceptional charges (EBIT) was
to Jaguar Land Rover was GB£5,710 million as at March 31,
negative GB£180 million (0.7% margin) in FY 2018-19, compared
2019, compared to GB£6,592 million as at March 31, 2018.
to the EBIT of GB£971 million (3.8% margin) in FY 2017-18 due
to the lower EBITDA as well as an increase in depreciation and FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF TMF HOLDINGS LTD AT
amortization and lower profits from the China joint venture. CONSOLIDATED BASIS (AS PER IND AS)
The loss before tax (“PBT”) before exceptional item of GB£358 Consolidated revenue for TMF Holdings during FY 2018-19
million in FY 2018-19 compared to profit of GB£1,074 million in increased 36.7% to `3,974.57 crores, compared to `2,908.47 crores
FY 2017-18, as the lower EBIT, explained by higher interest costs in FY 2017-18. The Profit before tax was `122.64 crores in FY 2018-
and unfavourable revaluation of foreign currency debt and hedges 19 compared to `30.69 crores in FY 2017-18. The Profit after tax
in FY 2018-19 compared to favourable revaluation in the previous was `163.97 crores in FY 2018-19, as compared to `76.34 crores
year. In Q3 of FY 2018-19, JLR concluded that the carrying value in previous year. The GNPA reduced by 139 bps to 2.57% (measured
of assets should be written down, resulting in a GB£3,105 million on 90 days basis). NNPA at 1.37%.
pre-tax exceptional charge. In Q4 FY 2018-19, JLR implemented
a redundancy programme to deliver ongoing cost savings and to FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF TATA DAEWOO COMMERCIAL
capture the one-time separation costs an exceptional charge of VEHICLES (AS PER KOREAN GAAP)
GB£149 million was recognized. After these exceptional items the
During FY 2018-19, TDCV, registered revenues of KRW 651.36
loss before tax was GB£3,629 million in FY 2018-19 compared to
billion (`4,090 crores), a drop of 25.0% over the previous year
PBT of GB£1,512 million (including GB£437 million exceptional
revenues of KRW 868.26 billion (`5,035 crores), mainly due to
pension credit) in FY 2017-18.
lower domestic sales and market slowdown. The loss after tax was
The loss after tax was GB£3,321 million in FY 2018-19 compared KRW 28.02 billion (`179 crores) compared to profit after tax of
to PAT of GB£1,114 million in FY 2017-18. The losses incurred in KRW 33.66 billion (`203 crores) of FY 2017-18. Lower absorption
FY 2018-19 resulted in a GB£308 million tax credit compared to of fixed cost due to lower production and lower sales has resulted
GB£398 million tax charge in FY 2017-18 (26.3% effective tax rate). into lower profitability during the year as compared to previous
year which was partially offset the impact of lower sales which
Net cash generated from operating activities was GB£2,253 million in
was partially set off by material cost reduction
FY 2018-19 compared to GB£2,958 million in FY 2017-18, primarily
reflecting the loss in FY 2018-19, partially offset by GB£405 million FIANNCIAL PERFORMANCE OF TATA TECHNOLOGIES LTD
of working capital inflows (GB£81 million working capital inflow in FY
The consolidated revenue of TTL in FY 2018-19 increased by 9.3%
2017-18), and GB£22 million of dividends received from the China
to `2,942.21 crores, compared to `2,691.48 crores in FY 2017-
joint venture compared to GB£206 million of dividends received in FY
18. The profit before tax increased by 39.9% to `470.94 crores
2017-18. In addition GB£227 million was paid in tax in FY 2018-19
in FY 2018-19, compared to `336.53 crores in FY 2017-18. The
compared to GB£312 million in FY 2017-18.
profit after tax increased by 43.3% to `352.60 crores in FY 2018-
After GB£3,389 million of investment spending (excluding 19, as compared to `245.81 crores in FY 2017-18. The Company
GB£421 million of expensed Research and Development), witnessed increase in revenue due to favourable currency
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As at March 31, Employee wages are paid in accordance with wage agreements
2019 2018 that have varying terms (typically three to five years) at different
Segment No. of Employees locations. The expiration dates of the wage agreements with
Automotive 73,394 72,151 respect to various locations/subsidiaries are as follows:
Other 9,403 8,939
Location/subsidiaries Wage Agreement valid until
Total 82,797 81,090
Pune commercial vehicles August 31, 2021
Location No. of Employees
Pune passenger vehicles March 31, 2022
India 41,655 41,295
Jamshedpur March 31, 2019
Abroad 41,142 39,795 Mumbai December 31, 2018
Total 82,797 81,090 Lucknow March 31, 2020
Pantnagar March 31, 2019
Training and Development The Company has committed to the Jaguar Land Rover – UK Plants Negotiations ongoing
development of its employees to strengthen their functional,
managerial and leadership capabilities. The Company has a The Company’s wage agreements link an employee’s compensation
focused approach with the objective of addressing all capability to certain performance criteria that are based on various factors
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