Tata Motors' JLR posts 16 per cent jump in global sales in March

Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) today reported 16 per cent increase in global sales at 53,772 units in March from the same month last year.

Jaguar posted sales of 9,856 in March, up 28 per cent, while Land Rover reported 14 per cent increase in sales at 43,916 units.

"Jaguar Land Rover is seeing continued year-on-year growth following the introduction of new models, engines and drive-trains with the Jaguar XF Sportbrake, new Range Rover and Range Rover Evoque amongst our top selling models," JLR Group Sales Operations Director Phil Popham said in a statement.

In the UK, JLR sales were up 14 per cent at 17,784 units in March, while China delivered its best-ever month retailing 8,487 units collectively, a growth of 22 per cent.

"Jaguar Land Rover has had a record breaking start to the year reflecting the continued interest in our two great brands and our commitment to delivering desirable products that resonate with customers across the globe," Popham said.

Shares of Tata Motors on Thursday were trading 3.96 per cent higher at Rs 278.25.

With inputs from PTI