Tata Made ₹1.71 Lakh Crore... So Why Is Air India Losing ₹22,238 Crore? | FY26 Explained
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Tata Group reported a combined profit of ₹1.71 lakh crore in FY26, with the market value of listed companies reaching ₹39 lakh crore. However, Air India incurred a ₹22,238 crore loss, and Tata's newer businesses collectively lost around ₹30,000 crore annually. Despite these losses, Tata continues to invest in these areas.
The Tata Group delivered one of its strongest years ever in FY26.
📈 Combined profit reached ₹1.71 lakh crore, while the market value of listed Tata companies climbed to ₹39 lakh crore.
But there's a surprising twist.
Air India reported a ₹22,238 crore loss, and Tata's newer businesses—including semiconductors, EV batteries, and digital ventures—are collectively losing around ₹30,000 crore annually.
So why is Tata continuing to invest?
Yashank Rathi is a B.Com (Hons) student at Hansraj College, Delhi University, with a strong passion for finance, markets, business trends, and the startup ecosystem. With growing hands on experience in research, content creation, and SEO driven digital marketing, he brings a fresh and analytical perspective to business journalism. He is the Co-Founder of mangopeoplenews.com, where he works to make complex financial and business topics simple, engaging, and relevant to everyday readers.
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