Tata Motors global sales down 16 per cent in September

Auto major Tata Motors has said its global sales, including Jaguar Land Rover, declined by 15.76 per cent to 87,316 units in September, compared to the year-ago period.

The company had sold 1,03,656 units in September 2012.

"Global sales of all passenger vehicles in September 2013 stood at 49,267 units up marginally from 48,895 units sold in September 2012," Tata Motors said in a statement.

Sales of the company's luxury brand Jaguar Land Rover, however, rose by 35.57 per cent to 35,874 units during September, as compared to 26,461 units in September 2012.