Did Tata Motors' commercial vehicle arm debut with a 28% premium?
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Key Takeaways
- Tata Motors' commercial vehicle shares debuted at Rs 335, a 28% premium.
- Post-listing shares declined by 3.5%.
- The demerger completed on October 1, aimed at enhancing focus.
- The two entities are now Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles.
- Strategic moves are expected to unlock value for shareholders.
Mumbai, Nov 12 (NationPress) The shares of Tata Motors’ commercial vehicle division experienced a robust debut on the stock exchanges this Wednesday, listing at Rs 335 per share on the NSE, reflecting a significant 28 percent increase from the discovered price of Rs 260.75.
On the BSE, the shares opened at Rs 330.25, a 26 percent premium compared to their previous valuation of Rs 261.90 per share.
However, following the listing, the shares—now officially recognized as Tata Motors Ltd—experienced a decline of approximately 3.5 percent, dipping to a low of Rs 322.60 on the NSE.
By around 11:35 am, the stock was trading at Rs 328.65, down 1.90 percent from the listing price on the NSE. Concurrently, shares of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicle were priced at Rs 404.75, down 0.69 percent.
This listing signifies the conclusion of the demerger of Tata Motors’ commercial vehicle and passenger vehicle operations, a strategic initiative designed to enhance business focus and unlock value for shareholders.
The company designated October 14 as the record date to identify shareholders eligible for shares in the newly established commercial vehicle entity. The demerger officially took effect on October 1.
Post-split, the passenger vehicle division has been renamed Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd (TMPVL), while the commercial vehicle arm retains the Tata Motors name (TML).
The Tata Motors board sanctioned the 1:1 demerger in August 2024, leading to the formation of two independent, publicly listed entities—Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles (TMCV) and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV).
This strategic move aims to refine operational agility, sharpen strategic priorities, and seize growth opportunities across both sectors.