TVSMOTOR - TVS Motor Co.
📢 Recent Corporate Announcements
TVS Motor Company has officially entered the Zambian market, launching a comprehensive portfolio of eight two-wheeler models. The company has appointed Zamoto Manufacturing Limited as its official distributor to manage sales, service, and spare parts through three primary outlets. The product lineup targets three segments: commercial (HLX series), personal mobility (NTORQ, ZT 125), and premium performance (Apache series). This move aligns with TVS's strategy to capitalize on Africa's rapid urbanization and growing demand for reliable last-mile delivery and personal transport.
- Official entry into Zambia with a diverse portfolio of 8 two-wheeler products.
- Strategic partnership with Zamoto Manufacturing Limited for nationwide distribution and service.
- Launch includes the 'HLX' series, specifically engineered for the African commercial and taxi market.
- Establishment of 3 primary outlets and service centers to ensure genuine spare part availability.
- Expansion targets the premium segment with the flagship Apache RR 310 alongside commuter models.
TVS Motor Company has increased its shareholding in its subsidiary, DriveX Mobility Private Limited, to 92.41% from the previously disclosed 87.38%. The latest acquisition of a 0.20% stake was completed for a cash consideration of approximately Rs 9.99 crore. DriveX, which operates in the pre-owned two-wheeler trading and leasing market, reported a turnover of Rs 59.97 crore in FY 2024-25. However, the subsidiary remains loss-making, posting a loss after tax of Rs 46.33 crore for the same period.
- Total shareholding in DriveX Mobility increased to 92.41% following a new tranche acquisition.
- Acquired 0.20% stake for a cash consideration of Rs 9.99 crore.
- DriveX turnover grew significantly from Rs 33.99 crore in FY24 to Rs 59.97 crore in FY25.
- The subsidiary reported a substantial loss of Rs 46.33 crore against a net worth of Rs 36.98 crore in FY25.
- Investment proceeds will be used for debt repayment and operational expenses of the subsidiary.
TVS Motor has expanded its international commercial vehicle portfolio by launching the TVS Armado 200 in Indonesia. This three-wheeler is specifically designed for the logistics and cargo sector, featuring a 197.75 cc engine and a high payload capacity of 840 kg. The vehicle is locally manufactured at the TVS Karawang Plant, demonstrating a deep commitment to the Indonesian market and local supply chains. Strategic partnerships with local cooperatives like AGRINAS further support the product's market entry and volume potential.
- Powered by a 197.75 cc oil-cooled engine delivering 10.6 kW power and 15.5 Nm torque
- Features a best-in-class payload capacity of 840 kg with a 2,070 mm cargo bed
- Introductory pricing set at IDR 34,900,000 (approx. ₹1.83 Lakhs) to capture market share
- Locally manufactured at the TVS Karawang Plant in Indonesia to optimize costs
- Includes an industry-leading engine warranty of 3 years or 30,000 km
TVS Motor Company has refreshed its high-volume Apache RTR 160 4V lineup for 2026, standardizing premium features like projector headlamps and slipper clutches across all variants. The new range is priced between ₹1,25,440 and ₹1,37,440 (ex-showroom, Delhi), aiming to consolidate its leadership in the 160cc performance segment. By introducing Upside Down (USD) forks and TFT displays in this category, TVS is leveraging its 'Track to Road' philosophy to drive premiumization. This update is critical as the Apache series has a global community of over 6.5 million riders, representing a significant portion of TVS's premium domestic sales.
- Standardized Projector headlamps, All-LED lighting, and Assist & Slipper Clutch across the entire 160 4V range.
- New pricing structure: Single Channel ABS at ₹1,25,440, Dual Channel USD at ₹1,30,690, and TFT variant at ₹1,37,440.
- Maintains best-in-segment power output of 17.55 PS and features three ride modes (Sport, Urban, Rain).
- Introduction of Upside Down (USD) suspension in two out of three variants to enhance handling and safety.
TVS Motor Company has officially launched its premium streetfighter motorcycle, the Apache RTR 310, in Morocco, marking its first African market entry for this specific model. The launch targets Morocco's rapidly expanding two-wheeler industry, which grew by 42% last year. The 201-350cc premium segment currently accounts for 6.6% of the Moroccan market and is projected to reach 10% by 2030. This move leverages the Apache brand's global footprint of over 6.5 million customers across 60+ countries to drive international revenue growth.
- Morocco's two-wheeler market recorded a significant 42% growth over the past year.
- The 201-350cc premium segment is forecast to grow from 6.6% to 10% of the total market by 2030.
- Apache RTR 310 features a 312.2 cc engine delivering 35.6 PS and a segment-leading 0-60 km/h time of 2.81 seconds.
- TVS Apache brand has a global presence in 60+ countries with over 6.5 million customers.
- The motorcycle is equipped with advanced electronics including a 6D IMU, cornering ABS, and cruise control.
TVS Motor Company has declared an interim dividend of Rs 12 per equity share (1200%) for the financial year 2025-26. The total dividend payout will absorb approximately Rs 570 crore across 47.5 crore shares. The Board has fixed March 31, 2026, as the record date to determine eligible shareholders. Payment will be processed within 30 days from the date of declaration.
- Interim dividend of Rs 12 per share on a face value of Re 1
- Total financial outlay for the dividend is Rs 570 crore
- Record date for dividend eligibility is March 31, 2026
- Dividend payment to be completed within 30 days of declaration
TVS Motor Company has declared an interim dividend of Rs. 12 per equity share for the financial year ending March 31, 2026. This payout represents 1200% of the face value of Re. 1 per share. The total financial outlay for this dividend distribution is approximately Rs. 570 Crores. The company has established March 31, 2026, as the record date for determining shareholder eligibility.
- Interim dividend of Rs. 12 per share declared for FY 2025-26
- Total dividend payout amounts to Rs. 570 Crores
- Record date for dividend eligibility fixed as March 31, 2026
- Dividend declared on 47,50,87,114 equity shares of Re. 1 face value
- Payment to be completed within 30 days of declaration
TVS Motor Company has scheduled a board meeting on March 24, 2026, to consider and potentially declare an interim dividend for the financial year ending March 31, 2026. In compliance with SEBI regulations, the company has closed its trading window for designated persons from March 18 to March 26, 2026. Specific details including the dividend rate, quantum, and record date will be disclosed immediately following the board's decision. This move indicates the company's intent to distribute surplus cash to shareholders before the fiscal year-end.
- Board meeting convened for March 24, 2026, to discuss interim dividend declaration.
- Trading window for designated persons closed from March 18 to March 26, 2026.
- Dividend consideration pertains to the financial year ending March 31, 2026.
- Quantum and record date to be finalized and advised post-meeting on March 24.
TVS Motor has launched the Orbiter V1, its most accessible electric scooter, starting at ₹49,999 under a new Battery-As-A-Service (BaaS) model. The BaaS program is being rolled out across the entire EV portfolio, with monthly subscription plans starting as low as ₹862. The Orbiter V1 features a 1.8 kWh battery providing an 86 km IDC range and includes a 5-year or 70,000 km warranty under the BaaS plan. This strategic move aims to lower the entry barrier for EV adoption and compete more aggressively in the mass-market segment.
- Launched TVS Orbiter V1 with 1.8 kWh battery at an entry price of ₹49,999 with BaaS.
- Introduced BaaS across all EV models with monthly subscription fees starting at ₹862.
- Orbiter V1 delivers 86 km IDC range and supports 0-80% charging in 2 hours 20 minutes.
- BaaS model includes extended warranty up to 5 years/70,000 km and unlimited mileage.
- The scooter features 34-litre storage and advanced tech like OTA updates and Hill Hold Assist.
TVS Motor Company has received final listing and trading approvals from NSE and BSE for 190,03,48,456 6% Cumulative Non-Convertible Redeemable Preference Shares (NCRPS). These shares, with a face value of INR 10 each, were issued following an NCLT-sanctioned Scheme of Arrangement with shareholders. Trading for these securities is scheduled to commence on March 10, 2026, under the symbol TVSMNCRPS. This move provides liquidity to shareholders who were allotted these preference shares as part of the company's capital restructuring.
- Listing of 190,03,48,456 NCRPS with a face value of INR 10 each
- Fixed 6% cumulative dividend rate for the preference shares
- Trading to commence on both NSE and BSE effective March 10, 2026
- Issued pursuant to a Scheme of Arrangement sanctioned by NCLT Chennai
- ISIN for the new securities is INE494B04019
India Ratings has assigned its highest 'IND AAA/Stable' rating to TVS Motor's upcoming Rs 500 crore NCD issue, reflecting superior creditworthiness. The company has demonstrated strong market gains, with its domestic scooter share rising to 28.5% and maintaining a leadership position in the e-scooter segment with a 23% share. Financial health remains robust with standalone EBITDA margins improving to 12.8% and net leverage staying below 1.0x. While overseas subsidiaries currently impact consolidated margins, the rating agency expects losses to narrow by FY27.
- Assigned 'IND AAA/Stable' rating for proposed Rs 500 crore Non-Convertible Debentures.
- Domestic scooter market share increased to 28.5% in 10MFY26 from 18% in FY20.
- Market leader in the e-scooter segment with over 23% market share as of 9MFY26.
- Standalone EBITDA margins improved to 12.8% in 9MFY26 compared to 11% in FY24.
- Net adjusted leverage remained healthy at below 1.0x for both FY24 and FY25.
TVS Motor Company reported a robust 31% YoY growth in total sales for February 2026, reaching 529,308 units. The company achieved its highest-ever international business sales of 1.58 lakh units, marking a 27% growth. The Electric Vehicle (EV) segment showed significant momentum with a 60% increase, while the three-wheeler segment surged by 77%. Domestic two-wheeler sales also remained strong, growing 32% to 3.65 lakh units.
- Total monthly sales grew 31% YoY to 529,308 units in February 2026.
- International business recorded highest-ever sales of 1.58 lakh units, up 27% YoY.
- Electric Vehicle (EV) sales jumped 60% to 38,386 units compared to 24,017 units last year.
- Three-wheeler segment witnessed a massive 77% growth, reaching 21,446 units.
- Domestic two-wheeler sales grew by 32% to 365,471 units from 276,072 units.
TVS Motor has announced its strategic re-entry into the South African market through a partnership with The Nexus Collective, backed by the Bidvest Group. The company is launching seven high-performance models across the sport, commuter, and urban mobility segments to capture diverse market needs. This expansion leverages TVS's existing international strength, where global business accounts for 25% of total sales. Africa remains a critical growth driver, contributing over 50% of the company's global operational revenue and nearly 70% of its export unit volumes.
- Launched 7 diverse models including Apache RR 310, Raider 125, and the HLX series for utility.
- Strategic partnership formed with The Nexus Collective, a specialized distributor backed by Bidvest Group.
- International business currently contributes 25% of total sales as of 2025 data.
- Africa accounts for over 50% of global operational revenue and 70% of export unit volumes.
- Becomes the only two-wheeler brand in South Africa to operate across multiple product segments simultaneously.
TVS Motor Company has successfully completed the divestment of its stake in Roppen Transportation Services Private Limited, the parent company of Rapido. The transaction involved the sale of 11,997 Series D Compulsory Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS) to Accel Leaders 5 Holdings and Accel India VIII. This completion follows previous regulatory intimations made in November 2025 and February 2026. The move indicates a strategic exit or value unlocking from a non-core startup investment.
- Sold 11,997 Series D Compulsory Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS) in Roppen Transportation Services.
- Purchasers include Accel Leaders 5 Holdings (Mauritius) Limited and Accel India VIII (Mauritius) Limited.
- Transaction was finalized on February 25, 2026, following earlier board approvals.
- The divestment marks the conclusion of a process initiated in late 2025.
TVS Motor Company has announced a technical update regarding its divestment of 11,997 Series D Compulsory Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS) in Roppen Transportation Services (Rapido). The original purchaser, Accel India VIII (Mauritius) Limited, will now split the acquisition with its affiliate, Accel Leaders 5 Holdings (Mauritius) Limited. Specifically, Accel India will buy 1,800 shares while the affiliate will buy 10,197 shares. The company confirmed that the total consideration and the aggregate number of securities being divested remain unchanged from the original November 2025 agreement.
- Divestment involves 11,997 Series D Compulsory Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS) in Roppen Transportation Services.
- Accel India VIII (Mauritius) Limited to purchase 1,800 Series D CCPS.
- Accel Leaders 5 Holdings (Mauritius) Limited to purchase 10,197 Series D CCPS.
- Total consideration receivable by TVS Motor remains unchanged from the original Share Purchase Agreement dated November 6, 2025.
Financial Performance
Revenue Growth by Segment
Total operating revenue grew 29% YoY to INR 11,905 Cr in Q2 FY26. The EV segment registered a 46% volume growth in November 2025 (38,307 units). International business revenue grew 58% in November 2025, while two-wheeler sales specifically grew 52% to 132,233 units. Three-wheeler sales saw a significant 147% growth in November 2025 to 21,667 units.
Geographic Revenue Split
Export revenue for Q2 FY26 was reported at INR 2,885 Cr, contributing approximately 24.2% of the total quarterly revenue of INR 11,905 Cr. The company operates in 80 countries, with major export markets including Nigeria, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Guinea, UAE, Kenya, and Congo.
Profitability Margins
Profit After Tax (PAT) grew 37% YoY to INR 906 Cr in Q2 FY26, maintaining a net margin of approximately 7.6%. Profit Before Tax (PBT) for H1 FY26 grew 36% to INR 2,279 Cr. Profitability is driven by premiumization and cost optimization, which offset notional losses from fair valuation of investments like TVS Supply Chain shares.
EBITDA Margin
Operating EBITDA margin improved to 12.7% in Q2 FY26, up 100 basis points from 11.7% in Q2 FY25. On a normalized basis (adjusting for PLI benefits), the improvement was 50 basis points. This expansion is attributed to a better product mix and favorable operating leverage from a 29% increase in top-line revenue.
Capital Expenditure
In FY25, the company invested INR 2,128 Cr in subsidiaries and associates, including INR 1,618 Cr in TVS Motor (Singapore) and INR 283 Cr in TVS Credit. For Q1 FY26, incremental investments in subsidiaries totaled INR 478 Cr to support loss funding and global expansion.
Credit Rating & Borrowing
CARE reaffirmed 'CARE AA+; Stable' for long-term facilities and 'CARE A1+' for short-term facilities. The company was assigned a rating for INR 1,900.35 Cr of Non-convertible redeemable preference shares (NCRPS) at CARE A1+. Net automobile debt/PBILDT improved to 1.03x in FY24 from 1.30x in FY23.
Operational Drivers
Raw Materials
Key raw materials include steel, iron, and aluminium. While specific percentage splits are not disclosed, the company noted that material cost reductions and price increases were implemented to manage commodity inflation and protect the 12.7% EBITDA margin.
Capacity Expansion
The company is expanding its EV portfolio with the launch of the TVS Orbiter. While specific MTPA/unit capacity was not cited, the company expects to utilize internal accruals and available liquidity to meet capex requirements, with expected cash accruals of ~INR 3,300 Cr in FY26.
Raw Material Costs
Raw material costs are managed through sustained cost reduction initiatives and price hikes. Sequential revenue growth of 18% in some quarters has been used to offset overheads, though specific raw material cost as a % of revenue was not explicitly quantified.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Operating leverage improved as revenue grew 29% while EBITDA grew 40%, indicating that fixed costs are being spread over a larger volume of units, specifically the 1.46 lakh three-wheelers and growing 2W volumes.
Logistics & Distribution
The company maintains a PAN-India dealer network with significant presence in all regions, though it identifies scope for further improvement in the North and West regions to optimize distribution costs.
Strategic Growth
Expected Growth Rate
25-29%
Growth Strategy
Growth is targeted through premiumization of the product mix, aggressive EV expansion (46% growth in Nov 2025), and scaling international business (58% growth). The company is also leveraging its NBFC arm, TVS Credit, which has a book size of INR 27,807 Cr, to drive retail sales through consumer financing.
Products & Services
Two-wheelers (Motorcycles, Scooters, Mopeds), Three-wheelers, Electric Vehicles (TVS iQube, TVS Orbiter), and Financial Services (Consumer and Retail financing via TVS Credit).
Brand Portfolio
TVS, TVS iQube, TVS Orbiter, Norton, TVS Credit, PT TVS.
New Products/Services
Launched TVS Orbiter, an urban EV commute vehicle. New product launches from the Norton brand are expected in the next financial year to target the premium global motorcycle segment.
Market Expansion
Targeting deeper penetration in the North and West regions of India and expanding the international footprint beyond the current 80 countries, specifically focusing on Latin America (Brazil, Mexico) and Southeast Asia.
Market Share & Ranking
Two-wheeler market share increased to 17.2% in Q1 FY26. In FY25, motorcycle market share stood at 13.8% and scooter market share at 25.6%.
Strategic Alliances
Strategic investments in TVS Motor (Singapore) and TVS Credit (NBFC arm). TVS Credit achieved a customer base of over 2.13 crores, supporting the parent company's sales growth.
External Factors
Industry Trends
The industry is shifting toward EVs and premiumization. TVS is positioning itself by growing EV sales 46% YoY and improving its 2W market share to 17.2% through technology-led products.
Competitive Landscape
Competes with major 2W and 3W OEMs. While the industry grew 10.4% in Q1 FY26, TVSM volumes increased 45.9%, significantly outperforming the market.
Competitive Moat
Moat is built on a strong R&D pipeline, a diversified global presence in 80 countries, and a captive financing arm (TVS Credit) that facilitates sales. This is sustainable due to high entry barriers in EV technology and established distribution networks.
Macro Economic Sensitivity
The 8th Pay Commission is expected to be a potential tailwind, as increased disposable income in consumers' hands typically boosts two-wheeler demand in Q3 and Q4.
Consumer Behavior
Shift toward 'smart' and 'sustainable' urban commutes among young urbanites, leading to the development of the TVS Orbiter EV.
Geopolitical Risks
Political instability in African and Middle Eastern export markets (e.g., Nigeria, Ethiopia) poses a risk to the three-wheeler export business, which saw a volume drop to 1.35 lakh units in FY25.
Regulatory & Governance
Industry Regulations
Compliance with PLI scheme requirements for EVs. The company recognized the entire FY24 PLI benefit in Q4 of that year, impacting YoY margin comparisons.
Environmental Compliance
The company is transitioning toward sustainable mobility with a focus on the PLI (Production Linked Incentive) scheme, which contributed to EBITDA margin improvements.
Taxation Policy Impact
The company benefits from GST 2.0 implementation, which has driven growth in consumer and retail financing for TVS Credit.
Risk Analysis
Key Uncertainties
Significant exposure to subsidiaries (89% of net worth) is a key monitorable. Deteriorating performance in loss-making associates could weaken liquidity, which currently stands at INR 805 Cr in cash/liquid investments.
Geographic Concentration Risk
High dependence on South India for domestic sales (though expanding) and specific African markets for 3W exports (Nigeria, Congo, etc.).
Third Party Dependencies
Dependency on magnet suppliers for EV production was cited as a challenge in Q2 FY26.
Technology Obsolescence Risk
Risk of ICE obsolescence is being mitigated by aggressive EV launches and R&D in 'smart' vehicle technology.
Credit & Counterparty Risk
TVS Credit manages a book of INR 27,807 Cr with a focus on 'risk-calibrated growth' to maintain receivables quality across 2.13 crore customers.