Thu Jan 30 14:42:23 IST 2025: ## Tata Motors Shares Plummet 9%, Rekha Jhunjhunwala Suffers ₹325 Crore Loss

**Mumbai, India** – Tata Motors shares experienced a dramatic 9% drop on Thursday, opening the trading day at ₹683, down from ₹709 at the previous close. This sharp decline wiped out ₹325 crore from the holdings of Rekha Jhunjhunwala, widow of the late investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, who held a significant stake in the company.

The steep fall is attributed to Tata Motors’ disappointing Q3 earnings, which were 22% lower than market expectations at ₹5,451 crore. Several brokerage firms, including Jefferies (downgrading the stock to ‘underperform’ and lowering the target price to ₹660), have revised their ratings and targets for the company, impacting investor sentiment. While Goldman Sachs maintained its ₹800 target price, Morgan Stanley lowered its target to ₹853.

Rekha Jhunjhunwala’s holdings in Tata Motors, as of December 31, 2024, comprised 4,77,70,260 equity shares (1.30% stake), valued at ₹3,594.47 crore at Wednesday’s closing price of ₹752.45. Thursday’s plunge reduced the value of her stake to ₹3,268.68 crore.

The overall stock market opened with a decline on Thursday but later recovered. However, the significant drop in Tata Motors overshadowed the broader market performance. Investors are advised to consult market experts before making any investment decisions.

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