M&M Q3 Standalone Profit Rises 33% YoY to Rs 3,931 Crore as Revenue Increases 26%
Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) has reported a powerhouse performance in its latest quarterly results, driven by an aggressive expansion in the SUV and tractor markets. The company’s consolidated revenue from operations surged to **41,470 crore**, marking a **17%** year-on-year increase. This growth was accompanied by a robust **20%** rise in consolidated profit after tax (PAT), which reached **3,181 crore**.
The automotive division remains the primary engine of growth. M&M successfully secured the **#2** position in India's passenger vehicle market this February, capturing a **13.24%** market share. In the high-margin SUV segment, the company maintained its leadership with a **23%** revenue market share, a gain of **200 basis points**. SUV volumes alone grew by **20%** during the quarter, with total monthly sales in February reaching **50,420** units.
Top-performing models continue to dominate their respective categories. The Scorpio series led the charts with **13,618** units sold in February, followed by the Thar and Roxx duo at **9,248** units. The XUV 3XO saw the highest year-on-year surge, with sales jumping **86%** to reach **7,861** units. Despite general industry headwinds, M&M’s utility vehicle portfolio remains resilient, outpacing several key competitors who saw volume dips in the same period.
In the farm equipment sector, M&M achieved its highest-ever third-quarter market share at **44.2%**, up by **240 basis points**. Tractor sales for February stood at **23,880** units in the domestic market, reflecting a **19%** growth. This segment also saw significant margin expansion, with standalone profit before interest and tax (PBIT) margins rising to **18.1%**.
The company is now pivoting sharply toward its "Born Electric" future. The recent unveiling of the **XEV 9S**, a flagship 7-seater electric SUV, marks a critical milestone. Starting at an aggressive price of **19.95 lakh**, the model is built on the new INGLO platform and promises a real-world range of **500 km**. Early market reception for new EV models like the **BE 6** and **XEV 9e** is already visible, with combined sales reaching **3,196** units in February.
Financial services and IT arms also contributed to the group's stability. Mahindra Finance reported a **19%** growth in Assets Under Management (AUM), while Tech Mahindra saw an EBIT margin improvement of **480 basis points**. On the stock market, M&M shares recently touched a 52-week high of **3,276**, reflecting strong investor confidence in the company’s dual-track strategy of maintaining internal combustion dominance while scaling electric mobility.
Looking ahead, the company is managing a high order backlog, with waiting periods for popular models like the XUV 7XO extending up to a year. With a healthy liquidity buffer of over **9,300 crore**, M&M is well-positioned to fund its upcoming EV pipeline and sustain its market-leading momentum across the automotive and agricultural landscapes.