Tata Motors global sales decline 1 per cent in May
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Tata Motors today reported over 1 per cent decline in global sales in May at 86,385 units, including that of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) vehicles.
The company had sold 87,414 units in May 2016, Tata Motors said in a statement.
In the passenger vehicles category, global sales stood at 58,075 units last month as against 55,039 units during the same period in 2016, up 6 per cent.
Sales of luxury brand Jaguar Land Rover grew 2 per cent to 47,131 units in May compared to 46,204 units in the same month of 2016.
However, sales of commercial vehicles declined by 13 per cent to 28,310 units as against 32,375 units in the year-ago month.
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Q.What was the total number of vehicles Tata Motors sold globally in May?
What was the total number of vehicles Tata Motors sold globally in May?
Tata Motors reported global sales of 86,385 units in May. This figure includes sales from their Jaguar Land Rover division. This represents a decline compared to the same month in the previous year.
Q.Did Tata Motors' passenger vehicle sales increase or decrease in May compared to last year?
Did Tata Motors' passenger vehicle sales increase or decrease in May compared to last year?
Sales in the passenger vehicles category increased by 6 per cent in May. The company sold 58,075 units last month, up from 55,039 units during the same period in 2016, showing positive growth.
Q.How did Jaguar Land Rover's sales perform in May?
How did Jaguar Land Rover's sales perform in May?
Jaguar Land Rover's sales grew by 2 per cent in May. They sold 47,131 units, an increase from 46,204 units sold in the same month of 2016, contributing positively to the overall figures.
Q.Which vehicle category experienced the largest percentage decline in sales for Tata Motors?
Which vehicle category experienced the largest percentage decline in sales for Tata Motors?
Commercial vehicle sales experienced the largest percentage decline, falling by 13 per cent. Sales dropped to 28,310 units from 32,375 units in the year-ago month, significantly impacting the overall global sales figures.
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