New Delhi, September 5 (Daily Kiran) : Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), the luxury vehicle manufacturer owned by Tata Motors, is facing significant challenges due to rising costs and weakened demand. The company is preparing to cut approximately 4,000 jobs in the UK over the next two years, according to a recent report.
The Times reported that JLR is expected to formally announce its layoff plans soon. On Friday, the company informed employees that this decision would be made in the near future.
Currently, JLR employs around 34,000 people at its plants located in the West Midlands and Merseyside. Additionally, the company supports an estimated 120,000 jobs through its domestic supply chain.
This proposed reduction in workforce comes at a time when PB Balaji, who previously served as Tata Motors’ finance chief, has taken over as JLR’s CEO. His primary goal is to enhance the company’s profitability while reducing costs.
Following a decline in performance, Tata Motors has increased pressure on JLR’s management. In the quarter ending June 2026, JLR’s revenue fell by nearly 10%, with pre-tax profits plummeting over two-thirds to £10.9 million.
Moreover, the company aims to achieve savings of approximately £1.7 billion over the next two years and reach a break-even point at an annual production level of 300,000 vehicles.
JLR has indicated the need to adapt to changing global market conditions. To this end, the company plans to streamline its organization, improve efficiency, and strengthen its operations.
Additionally, JLR has initiated a voluntary redundancy program for salaried and management-level employees, with further information to be provided to staff.
The 10% import tariff on cars from the UK to the United States has also impacted JLR, as North America accounts for 29% of the company’s global sales, making it JLR’s largest market.
The company was also affected by a cyberattack last year, which disrupted operations for several months.
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