OREANDA-NEWS. Tata Motors’ total sales (including exports) of Tata commercial and passenger vehicles in March 2013 were 72,712 vehicles. The company’s domestic sales of Tata commercial and passenger vehicles for March 2013 were 69,160 vehicles. Cumulative sales (including exports) for the company for the fiscal were 810,086 nos.

Commercial Vehicles

The company’s sales of commercial vehicles in March 2013 in the domestic market were 56,813 nos., the highest monthly sales in FY 12-13. LCV sales were 41,961 nos., while M&HCV sales stood at 14,852 nos.

The Tata Pick-ups (Tata Super Ace, Tata Xenon and Tata 207) recorded highest ever monthly sales at 6,981 nos. Tata SCVs (Tata Ace and Tata Magic range) recorded highest ever monthly sales at 29,960 nos.

Cumulative sales of commercial vehicles in the domestic market for the fiscal were 537,143 nos. Cumulative LCV sales were 393,762 nos., while M&HCV sales stood at 143,381 nos.

During this year, seven new advanced commercial vehicles — Tata Xenon pick-up, a stylish and rugged workhorse, the Tata LPT 3723, the first 5-axle rigid truck in the country in the 10x4 configuration, the Tata PRIMA 4938 tractor, the Tata PRIMA 3138K tipper, the Tata PRIMA 4923 and Tata PRIMA 4023 tractor and the Tata LPK 3118 tipper were launched.

The company introduced the telematics and fleet management service, which offers advanced telematics solutions, enabling remote vehicle tracking services of fleet vehicles, thereby increasing productivity and profitability. The 'Tata alert', a highway assistance programme for medium and heavy commercial vehicles, was also introduced, to ensure that drivers receive on-site breakdown assistance within four hours.

Passenger Vehicles

Sales of passenger vehicles for March 2013 were at 12,347 nos. Sales of the Nano/Indica/ Indigo range in March 2013 were 8,903 nos. Sales of the Sumo/Safari/Aria/Venture range were 3,444 nos.

Cumulative sales of passenger vehicles were 222,112 nos. Cumulative sales of the Nano/ Indica/Indigo range were at 174,692 nos. Cumulative sales of the Sumo/Safari/Aria/Venture range were 47,420 nos.

During the year, Tata Motors launched the all new Tata Vista D90 — an advanced and dynamic car, Tata Safari Storme — the Real SUV, the Tata Manza — a Club Class sedan, the Tata Aria Pure LX, the Nano Special Edition, and the Tata Indica eV2 — the most fuel efficient hatchback in its class.

Tata Motors also introduced state-of-the-art new look company owned showrooms in Mumbai (Prabhadevi) and New Delhi (South Extension), with best-in-class services for superior customer experience. This format will be rolled out across the country in the coming months.

Exports

The company's sales from exports are 3,552 vehicles in March 2013. Cumulative sales from exports for the fiscal were 50,831 nos.