By 2030, the Indian government has committed that 30% of the new vehicle sales in India would be electric.
Tata Motors was established in 1945 under the Tata Group. It is among the world’s leading manufacturers of automobiles with an employee strength of around 81,090. It is present in multiple segments like cars and utility vehicles, trucks and buses, defence vehicles, and electric vehicles. The company has extended its presence internationally through Joint Ventures (JV) like the strategic alliance with Fiat and Marcopolo. Tata Motors is present in about 175 countries with Research and Development (R&D) centres in UK, Italy, India, and South Korea.
Tata Motors – Connecting Aspirants
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2025 |
Tata Motors is set to invest Rs. 33,000-35,000 crore (US$ 3.86-4.10 billion) between FY26 and FY30 to bolster its passenger vehicle and electric portfolio, launching 30 new models, aiming for a 16% market share by FY27 rising to 18-20% by FY30, with Rs. 16,000-18,000 crore (US$ 1.87-2.11 billion) specifically allocated to the EV arm. |
| 2024 |
In May 2024, Tata Motors launched all-new Ace EV 1000 to strengthen its e-cargo mobility solutions. In March 2024, Tata Motors Group has signed a facilitation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Tamil Nadu to explore setting-up of a vehicle manufacturing facility in the state. The MoU envisages an investment of US$ 1,081.6 million (Rs. 9,000 crores) over 5-years. Tata Motors, in April 2024, announced the inauguration of a new commercial vehicle spare parts warehouse in Guwahati In January 2024, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. (TPEM), a Tata Motors subsidiary, commenced passenger vehicle production at its new state-of-the-art facility in Sanand, Gujarat. The milestone was celebrated with the rollout of the first Tata car. |
| 2023 |
In December 2023, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. (TPEM), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chargezone, Glida, Statiq, and Zeon, to set up 10,000 charging stations by FY25. In December 2023, Bharat Petroleum and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility collaborated to setup 7,000 chargers. In December 2023, Tata Motors and HDFC Bank sign MoU for seamless digital financing solutions. In November 2023, Tata Motors inaugurated its state-of-the-art Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility in Chandigarh. In August 2023, Tata Motors partnered with South Indian Bank and offered an exclusive financing program for authorized passenger EV dealers. In August 2023, Tata Motors announced the achievement of a milestone of 1 Lakh Tata EVs. In July 2023, Tata Motors’ smart electric bus was flagged off by Mr. Ramalinga Reddy. The company will supply, operate and maintain 921 electric buses to Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC). In July 2023, Tata Motors launched its second Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. In February 2023, Tata Motors agreed to supply 25,000 of its X-Pres-T electric sedans to ride-hailing giant Uber’s network of fleet partners in India’s largest order for electric vehicles. According to a top Tata Motors executive, the cars will be delivered over 12-15 months. In February 2023, Tata Motors announced the attainment of the five million passenger vehicles production mark. In January 2023, Tata Motors announced to increase in prices across its passenger vehicles, effective Feb 1st, 2023. In January 2023, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Limited completes the acquisition of Ford India’s Sanand plant. |
| 2022 |
In December 2022, Delhi Transport Corporation signs a definitive agreement with Tata Motors’ subsidiary for operating 1500 electric buses. In December 2022, Tata Motors partnered with the Strate School of Design in Bengaluru and launches a Novel Classroom Project. In December 2022, Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation signs a definitive agreement with Tata Motors’ subsidiary for operating 921 electric buses in Bengaluru. In December 2022, Tata Motors signs an MoU with Everest Fleet Private Limited for delivering 5000 XPRES-T EVs. In November 2022, the Nexon EV was the 50,000th electric car to roll out of Pune’s Tata Passenger Electric Mobility plant, making it the first Indian automaker to accomplish the feat. In April 2022, Tata Motors announced plans to invest Rs. 24,000 crores (US$ 3.08 billion) in its passenger vehicle business over the next five years. |
| 2021 |
In December 2021, Tata Motors announced plans for an investment of US$ 1 billion over the next five years in its commercial vehicle business, with commercial EVs being its prime focus. In October 2021, Tata Motors announced that private equity group TPG along with ADQ of Abu Dhabi has agreed to invest Rs. 7,500 crores (US$ 1 billion) in its EV division. In October 2021, Tata Motors announced plans to invest up to US$ 2 billion over the next four years to launch ten new EVs in India. In October 2021, Tata Motors launched the Tata Punch, a mini-SUV, at the starting price of Rs. 5.49 lakh (US$ 7,318). It will be available in four variants. In September 2021, Tata Motors announced the sale of its 10,000th electric vehicle. In July 2021, Tata Motors introduced the Ace Gold Petrol CX, which is India's cheapest, most compact commercial four-wheeler vehicle, starting at Rs. 3.99 lakh (US$ 5,362). For this, it has partnered with the State Bank of India to provide up to 90% financing of on-road pricing, with monthly EMIs starting at Rs. 7,500 (US$ 101). In June 2021, Tata Motors and Tata Power inaugurated high-speed CCS2 EV charging stations in Chandigarh and Surat |
| 2020 |
Tata Motors’ compact SUV Nexon has become the first Indian car to be listed on the prestigious International Dismantling Information System (IDIS) platform for End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV). This would entail Tata Motors will make the entire life cycle of its Nexon cars sustainable right through the development of ultra-low/zero emission vehicles to responsible recycling of the vehicle at the ELV stage. Tata Motors launched Mega Safety Campaign, a nationwide free safety check-up camp for its customers in over 650 workshops. Tata Motors supplies 26 electric buses to BEST. |
| 2019 |
Tata Motors has bagged a huge order of over 2300 buses from various State Transport Undertakings Tata Power and Tata Motors join hands to set in motion electric mobility infrastructure in India. |
| 2018 |
Tata Motors created a separate vertical for electrical vehicles to tap into the market potential. |
| 2017 |
Introduced a sum brand – TAMO |
| 2009 |
The company launched Tata Nano. Launched Jaguar Land Rover range in India |
| 2008 |
The company bought Jaguar and Land Rover from Ford |
| 2005 |
The company launched a wide range of fully built buses and coaches under Globus and Starbus brands The company also launched India’s first mini truck called Tata Ace and the first sports utility truck called Tata TL 4X4. |
| 1998 |
The company launched India’s first sports utility vehicle Tata Safari. |
| 1991 |
Launched first-ever indigenous passenger vehicle car Tata Sierra. |
| 1983 |
The company started manufacturing heavy commercial vehicles. |
| 1954 |
Launched its first commercial vehicle, The TMB 312 truck. |




