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Encyclopedia > Tata Motors

Tata Motors Limited
टाटा मोटर्स
Type Public (NYSETTM)
Founded 1945
Founder J.R.D. Tata
Headquarters Flag of IndiaMumbai, India
Key people Ratan Tata, Chairman
Products Automobiles and Engines
Revenue INR 369.88 billion (US$ 9.07 billion) (2006)
Parent Flag of India Tata Group
Subsidiaries Jaguar Cars
Land Rover
Rover (Dormant)
Tata Daewoo
Website www.tatamotors.com

Tata Motors Limited (Hindi: टाटा मोटर्स), formerly known as TELCO (TATA Engineering and Locomotive Company), is a multinational corporation headquartered in Mumbai, India. It is India's largest passenger automobile and commercial vehicle manufacturing company. Part of the Tata Group, it is one of the world's largest manufacturers of commercial vehicles. The OICA ranked it as the world's 20th largest automaker, based on figures for 2006.[1] This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), nicknamed the Big Board, is a New York City-based stock exchange. ... For the computer game by Peter Molyneux, see The Entrepreneur. ... Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata (July 29, 1904 - November 29, 1993) was a pioneer aviator and important businessman of India. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_India. ... , Bombay redirects here. ... Ratan Naval Tata (born December 28, 1937, in Mumbai) is the present Chairman of the Tata Group, Indias largest conglomerate established by earlier generations of his family. ... Car redirects here. ... An engine is something that produces some effect from a given input. ... For the tax agency in Ireland of the same name, see Revenue Commissioners. ... INR may stand for: International normalized ratio, a laboratory test of blood coagulation the currency code for the Indian Rupee the Institute for Nuclear Research of the Russian Academy of Sciences the US Department of States Bureau of Intelligence and Research This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid... The United States dollar is the official currency of the United States. ... For the band, see Big Brother and the Holding Company. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_India. ... The Tata Group is Indias largest conglomerate company, with revenues in 2005-06 of Rs. ... A subsidiary, in business, is an entity that is controlled by another entity. ... For other uses, see Jaguar (disambiguation). ... Land Rover was the name of one of the first British civilian all-terrain utility vehicles, first produced by Rover in 1947. ... // Rover was a British automobile manufacturer and later a marque based at the former Austin Longbridge plant in Birmingham. ... Tata Daewoo Commercial Vehicle (TDCV) is the 2nd largest heavy commercial vehicle manufacturer in South Korea, owned by Indias largest commercial vehicle manufacturer Tata Motors. ... A website (alternatively, Web site or web site) is a collection of Web pages, images, videos or other digital assets that is hosted on one or several Web server(s), usually accessible via the Internet, cell phone or a LAN. A Web page is a document, typically written in HTML... Hindi (DevanāgarÄ«: or , IAST: , IPA:  ), an Indo-European language spoken all over India in varying degrees and extensively in northern and central India, is one of the 22 official languages of India and is used, along with English, for central government administrative purposes. ... multinational corporation (or transnational corporation) (MNC/TNC) is a corporation or enterprise that manages production establishments or delivers services in at least two countries. ... , Bombay redirects here. ... Car redirects here. ... A commercial vehicle is a type of vehicle used for carrying goods or passengers. ... The Tata Group is Indias largest conglomerate company, with revenues in 2005-06 of Rs. ... A commercial vehicle is a type of vehicle that is used for carrying goods or passengers. ... The Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs dAutomobiles (International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers), commonly called the OICA, is a federation of automobile manufacturers. ... The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of motor vehicles. ...


Tata Motors was established in 1945, when the company began manufacturing locomotives. The company manufactured its first commercial vehicle in 1954 in collaboration with Daimler-Benz AG, which ended in 1969[2]. Tata Motors was listed on the NYSE in 2004, and by 2005 it was ranked among the top 10 corporations in India with an annual revenue exceeding INR 320 billion. In 2004, it bought Daewoo's truck manufacturing unit, now known as Tata Daewoo Commercial Vehicle, in South Korea. It also, acquired a 21% stake in Hispano Carrocera SA, giving it controlling rights in the company. Tata Motors launched their much awaited Tata Nano, noted for its Rs 100,000 price-tag, in January 2008. Great Western Railway No. ... Daimler-Benz AG was founded on May 1, 1924 by the merger of Benz & Cie. ... The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), nicknamed the Big Board, is a New York City-based stock exchange. ... INR may stand for: International normalized ratio, a laboratory test of blood coagulation the currency code for the Indian Rupee the Institute for Nuclear Research of the Russian Academy of Sciences the US Department of States Bureau of Intelligence and Research This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid... This article is about the chaebol Daewoo Group. ... For other uses, see Truck (disambiguation). ... Tata Daewoo Commercial Vehicle (TDCV) is the 2nd largest heavy commercial vehicle manufacturer in South Korea, owned by Indias largest commercial vehicle manufacturer Tata Motors. ... “INR” redirects here. ...


In March 2008, it finalized a deal with Ford Motor Company to acquire British businesses, Jaguar Cars and Land Rover, which brought along with them the Rover, Daimler & Lanchester marques — the sale is expected to be completed during the second quarter of 2008.[3][4] Tata Motors has its manufacturing base in Jamshedpur, Lucknow, Pune and Singur. “Ford” redirects here. ... For other uses, see Jaguar (disambiguation). ... Land Rover was the name of one of the first British civilian all-terrain utility vehicles, first produced by Rover in 1947. ... // Rover was a British automobile manufacturer and later a marque based at the former Austin Longbridge plant in Birmingham. ... Logo of Daimler Daimler (pronounced Dame-ler) has, since 1896, been the motor car marque of the former British Daimler Motor Company, based in Coventry. ... Blue plaque, with inscription of doubtful accuracy, on former factory on Montgomery Street, Sparkbrook, Birmingham Lanchester Motor Company was a car manufacturer based at Armourer Mills, Montgomery Street Birmingham, Great Britain. ... , Jamshedpur   (जमशेदपुर in Devanagari) is a city located in the state of Jharkand in India, founded by the late Jamshedji Nusserwanji Tata. ... , Lucknow ( , Hindi: लखनऊ, Urdu: لکھنؤ, ) is the capital city of Uttar Pradesh, the most populous state of India. ... For the sport which developed into badminton, see Poona (sport). ... , Singur is a census town in Hooghly district in the Indian state of West Bengal. ...

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History

Tata Motors is a part of the Tata and Sons Group, founded by Jamshetji Tata. The company was established in 1945 as a locomotive manufacturing unit and later expanded its operations to commercial vehicle sector in 1954 after forming a joint venture with Daimler-Benz AG of Germany. Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata (March 3, 1839- May 19, 1904) was a Parsi Zoroastrian and a pioneer in the field of modern industry. ... Daimler-Benz AG was founded on May 1, 1924 by the merger of Benz & Cie. ...


1960-1986

Tata Motors launches its first truck in collaboration with Mercedes-Benz
Tata Motors launches its first truck in collaboration with Mercedes-Benz

Tata Motors started its commercial vehicle operations in 1960 with the manufacturing of first commercial vehicle (a copy of a Daimler Benz model) in Pune. It took five years for the company to begin the commercial production of heavy commercial Vehicles. Considering the road infrastructure of the country which does not support heavy vehicles the company adopted a route for light commercial vehicles (LCV). It came out with its first LCV, Tata 407, in 1986. This page is about the Mercedes-Benz brand of automobiles and trucks from the DaimlerChrysler automobile manufacturer. ...


1987-1996

Post liberalization, in order to expand rapidly, the company adopted the route to joint ventures. In 1993, it signed with Cummins Engine Co., Inc., for the manufacture of high horsepower and emission friendly diesel engines. It was an effort made to reduce the pollution in the existing Tata engines and to produce more environmentally friendly engines. Furthering the trail of JVs it signed a joint venture agreement with Tata Holset Ltd., UK, for manufacturing turbochargers to be used on Cummins engines.


1997-2006

In 2000, it launched compressed natural gas (CNG) buses and also filled the product line gap through the introduction of the 1109 vehicle which is an intermediate commercial vehicle and is useful for medium tonnage loads. Post 2000, the company introduced a variety of new models. It introduced the Ex- series vehicles with high tonnage capacity and high pick up and also came out with the entirely new LCV (207 DI) with direct ignition technology to cater to the customers' requiring one and same vehicle for commercial as well as personal use. Typical North America vehicles carry this diamond shape symbol, meaning it is running on compressed natural gas fuel. ...


Tata Indica

Main article: Tata Indica
Tata Indica
Tata Indica

After years of dominating the commercial vehicle market in India, Tata Motors entered the passenger vehicle by launching hatch-back car, the Tata Indica. Indica was the first car indigenously designed in India. Though the car was initially panned by auto-analysts, the car's excellent fuel economy, powerful engine and aggressive marketing strategy made it one of the best selling cars in the history of the Indian automobile industry. A newer version of the car, named Indica V2, was a major improvement over the previous version and quickly became a mass-favorite. A re-badged version of the car, known as CityRover, was sold in the United Kingdom. Tata Motors also successfully exported large quantities of the car to South Africa. The success of Indica in many ways marked the rise of Tata Motors.[5][6] The Tata Indica is a small hatchback automobile manufactured by Tata Motors of India. ... The Tata Indica is a small hatchback automobile manufactured by Tata Motors of India. ... 2004 CityRover Style. ...


Daewoo acquisition

Tata Novus is one of the best selling commercial trucks in South Korea.
Tata Novus is one of the best selling commercial trucks in South Korea.

With the success of Tata Indica, Tata Motors aimed to increase its presence world-wide. In 2004, it acquired the Daewoo Commercial Vehicle Company of South Korea. The reasons behind the acquisition were: Tata Daewoo Commercial Vehicle (TDCV) is the 2nd largest heavy commercial vehicle manufacturer in South Korea, owned by Indias largest commercial vehicle manufacturer Tata Motors. ... Tata Novus Tata Novus is the Tata Motors first offering from its acquisition of Daewoos truck manufacturing unit. ...

  • Company’s global plans to reduce domestic exposure. The domestic commercial vehicle market is highly cyclical in nature and prone to fluctuations in the domestic economy. Tata Motors has a high domestic exposure of ~94% in the MHCV segment and ~84% in the light commercial vehicle (LCV) segment. Since the domestic commercial vehicle sales of the company are at the mercy of the structural economic factors, it is increasingly looking at the international markets. The company plans to diversify into various markets across the world in both MHCV as well as LCV segments.
  • To expand the product portfolio Tata Motors recently introduced the 25MT GVW Tata Novus from Daewoo’s (South Korea) (TDCV) platform. Tata plans to leverage on the strong presence of TDCV in the heavy-tonnage range and introduce products in India at an appropriate time. This was mainly to cater to the international market and also to cater to the domestic market where a major improvement in the Road infrastructure was done through the National Highway Development Project

On its journey to make an international foot print, it continued its expansion through the introduction of new products into the market range of buses (Starbus & Globus).


Joint ventures

In 2005, sensing the huge opportunity in the fully built bus segment, Tata Motors acquired 21% stake in Hispano Carrocera SA [7], Spanish bus manufacturing company and introduced its high-end inter-city buses in the country. Autobus redirects here. ...


Tata Motors has also formed a 51:49 joint venture with Marcopolo S.A., a Brazil-based global leader in bus body building. This joint venture is to manufacture and assemble fully-built buses and coaches targeted at developing mass rapid transportation systems. The joint venture will absorb technology and expertise in chassis and aggregates from Tata Motors, and Marcopolo will provide know-how in processes and systems for bodybuilding and bus body design. Marcopolo S.A. is a bus manufacturer founded on August 6, 1949, in the southern Brazilian city of Caxias do Sul, state of Rio Grande do Sul. ...


A venture with British carmaker MG Rover saw the launch of the CityRover in 2003. This car was based on the Tata Indica and built alongside it in India, but sales were not strong and production finished in April 2005 when MG Rover went bankrupt. MG Rover was purchased by Nanjing Automobile of China three months later, but when car production resumed in 2007, the CityRover was not part of the production plans. MG Rover are the largest independent manufacturer of cars in the British motor industry. ... 2004 CityRover Style. ... The Tata Indica is a small hatchback automobile manufactured by Tata Motors of India. ... Notice of closure stuck on the door of a computer store the day after its parent company, Granville Technology Group Ltd, declared bankruptcy (strictly, put into administration—see text) in the United Kingdom. ... Nanjing Automobile Group Co. ...


Tata Ace

Main article: Tata Ace

Tata Ace, India's first indigenously developed sub-one ton mini-truck, was launched in May 2005. The mini-truck was a huge success in India with auto-analysts claiming that Ace had changed the dynamics of the light commercial vehicle (LCV) market in the country by creating a new market segment termed the small commercial vehicle (SCV) segment. Ace rapidly emerged as the first choice for transporters and single truck owners for city and rural transport. By October 2005, LCV sales of Tata Motors had grown by 36.6 percent to 28,537 units due to the rising demand for Ace. The Ace was built with a load body produced by Autoline Industries. [8] By 2005, Autoline was producing 300 load bodies per day for Tata Motors.[9] The Tata Ace is a three-wheeler mini-truck lauched in May 2005 by Tata Motors in India. ...


Tata Ace has also been exported to several European, South American and African countries. Electric-versions of Tata Ace are sold through Chrysler's Global Electric Motorcars division. [10] For other uses, including the Chrysler Brand, see Chrysler (disambiguation). ...


2007

Tata Pick Up, unveiled in 2007, is expected to enter European and American market by 2009.
Tata Pick Up, unveiled in 2007, is expected to enter European and American market by 2009.

In 2007, Tata Motors launched several concept models and future designs of existing models. It also formed joint ventures with various local companies in several countries to assemble Tata cars. Tata Motors launched a re-designed version of Tata Xenon TL during Motor Show Bologna which would be assembled in Thailand and Argentina. A pick-up variant of Tata Sumo was also launched under the program 'Global Pick-Up'. The company plans to launch the new pick-up model in India, Southeast Asia, Europe, South Africa, Turkey and Saudi Arabia. Tata Motors also unveiled newer model of Tata Indigo and Tata Elegante concept-car during the Geneva Auto Show. Tata Sumo is a multi-utility vehicle released by Tata Motors. ... Pickup or pick-up may refer to: Pickup, a device which detects vibrations from music instruments Pickup truck, a light truck with an open-top rear cargo area. ... Location of Southeast Asia Southeast Asia is a subregion of Asia. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... The Tata Indigo is a subcompact sedan manufactured by Tata Motors of India. ... The Tata Elegante is a concept car that was displayed by Tata Motors during the 2007 Geneva Motor Show. ...


Tata Motors also formed a joint venture with Fiat and gained access to Fiat’s diesel engine technology.[11] Tata Motors is looking to extend its relationship with Fiat and Iveco to other segments like the 'Global Pick-Up' program. The launch of the 'Global Pick-Up' will mark the entry of the company into developed markets like Europe and the United States. The project was initially a collaboration between Tata Motors and its subsidiary Tata Daewoo Commercial Vehicles, but later Tata Motors decided to work with Iveco as Daewoo’s design was not in sync with the needs of sophisticated European customers. The company has formed a joint venture with Thailand’s Thonburi Company, an independent auto assembler, in which Tata Motors will hold a 70% stake. A joint venture (often abbreviated JV) is an entity formed between two or more parties to undertake economic activity together. ... For other uses, see Fiat (disambiguation). ... Diesel engines in a museum Diesel generator on an oil tanker A diesel engine is an internal combustion engine which operates using the Diesel cycle. ... Iveco is a European truck, bus, and diesel engine manufacturer, based in Turin, Italy. ... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... Iveco is a European truck, bus, and diesel engine manufacturer, based in Turin, Italy. ... A joint venture (often abbreviated JV) is an entity formed between two or more parties to undertake economic activity together. ...


2008 onwards

Compressed air car

Tata OneCAT
Tata OneCAT
Main article: Tata OneCAT

Tata Motors and Motor Development International of Luxembourg have jointly developed the world's first commercially-viable prototype of a compressed air car, named OneCAT.[12]


It has airtanks that can be filled in 4 hours by plugging the car into a standard electrical plug. MDI plans to also design a gas station compressor, which would fill the tanks in 3 minutes. [13] There are no gasoline costs and no fossil fuel emissions from the vehicle. There are cost, pollutant emissions, and greenhouse gas emissions from the generation of the electricity used to compress the air. These emissions can be mitigated or eliminated, depending on the source of the electricity (e.g. coal fired power plant, nuclear, solar, etc.)[14].


OneCAT is a five seat vehicle with a 200-litre (7.1 cu ft) trunk. With full tanks it will run at 100 km/h (62 mph) for 90 kilometres (56 mi) range in urban cycle. It is actually a dual fuel car but it is more efficient than any present Hybrid cars.


Tata Nano

Main article: Tata Nano
Tata Nano

Tata has developed a car, named Tata Nano, that aims to sell in 2008. It is the least expensive production car in the world: the price is about Rs 100 000 (USD $2,500)[15]. The company unveiled the supermini car during the Auto Expo 2008 exhibition in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. [16] Bajaj Auto and Mahindra-Renault have plans to launch cars in this price range.[17] “INR” redirects here. ... 1996 Volkswagen Polo, a popular modern European supermini A supermini is a European hatchback car category. ... Categories: Possible copyright violations ... Bajaj Auto is a major Indian automobile manufacturer. ... Mahindra corporate logo Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd (The Mahindra Group) is an Indian 2. ... For the author, see Mary Renault. ...


Tata has faced controversy over developing the Nano. Some environmentalists are concerned that the launch of such a low-price car could lead to mass motorization in India with adverse effects on pollution and global warming. There was also a strong opposition to the compulsory acquisition of land for the proposed car factory in Singur. , Singur is a census town in Hooghly district in the Indian state of West Bengal. ...


Jaguar Cars and Land Rover

Main articles: Jaguar Cars and Land Rover

As of March 26th 2008, Tata Motors reached agreement with Ford to purchase their Jaguar Land Rover operations for two billion dollars. The sale is expected to be completed by the end of the second quarter of 2008.[18] Tata will also gain the rights to the Daimler, Lanchester, and Rover brand names.[19] For other uses, see Jaguar (disambiguation). ... Land Rover was the name of one of the first British civilian all-terrain utility vehicles, first produced by Rover in 1947. ... Logo of Daimler Daimler (pronounced Dame-ler) has, since 1896, been the motor car marque of the former British Daimler Motor Company, based in Coventry. ... Blue plaque, with inscription of doubtful accuracy, on former factory on Montgomery Street, Sparkbrook, Birmingham Lanchester Motor Company was a car manufacturer based at Armourer Mills, Montgomery Street Birmingham, Great Britain. ... // Rover was a British automobile manufacturer and later a marque based at the former Austin Longbridge plant in Birmingham. ...


Global operations

The purchase of Jaguar Cars is expected to help give Tata Motors a foothold in European and American market.
The purchase of Jaguar Cars is expected to help give Tata Motors a foothold in European and American market.
With the unveiling of Tata Elegante during Geneva Motor Show, Tata Motors revealed its intention to enter sedan and sports car market.
With the unveiling of Tata Elegante during Geneva Motor Show, Tata Motors revealed its intention to enter sedan and sports car market.
Tata Xenon TL will be assembled in Thailand and Argentina.
Tata Xenon TL will be assembled in Thailand and Argentina.

Tata Motors has expanded its production and assembly operations to several other countries including South Korea, Thailand, South Africa and Argentina and is planning to set up plants in Turkey, Indonesia and Eastern Europe. Statistical regions of Europe as delineated by the United Nations (UN definition of Eastern Europe marked red):  Northern Europe  Western Europe  Eastern Europe  Southern Europe Pre-1989 division between the West (grey) and Eastern Bloc (orange) superimposed on current borders: Russia (dark orange), other countries formerly part of the USSR...


Global brands

Tata Motors has been aggressively acquiring foreign brands to increase its global presence. In 2004, Tata Motors bought Daewoo's truck manufacturing unit, now known as Tata Daewoo Commercial Vehicle, in South Korea. In March 2005, it acquired a 21% stake in Hispano Carrocera SA, giving it controlling rights in the company. This article is about the chaebol Daewoo Group. ... For other uses, see Truck (disambiguation). ... Tata Daewoo Commercial Vehicle (TDCV) is the 2nd largest heavy commercial vehicle manufacturer in South Korea, owned by Indias largest commercial vehicle manufacturer Tata Motors. ...


On March 26, 2008 Tata Motors agreed to purchase Jaguar Cars and Land Rover from Ford Motor in a deal worth $2.3bn (£1.15bn).[18] Tata Motors has also acquired from Ford the rights to three other brand names: Daimler, Lanchester and Rover. March 26 is the 85th day of the year (86th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (or common era), in accordance to the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see Jaguar (disambiguation). ... Land Rover was the name of one of the first British civilian all-terrain utility vehicles, first produced by Rover in 1947. ... 2002 Ford Fiesta in the UK. The Ford Motor Company (sometimes nicknamed Fords or FoMoCo, (NYSE: F) is an automobile maker founded by Henry Ford in Detroit, Michigan, and incorporated on June 16, 1903. ... Logo of Daimler Daimler (pronounced Dame-ler) has, since 1896, been the motor car marque of the former British Daimler Motor Company, based in Coventry. ... Blue plaque, with inscription of doubtful accuracy, on former factory on Montgomery Street, Sparkbrook, Birmingham Lanchester Motor Company was a car manufacturer based at Armourer Mills, Montgomery Street Birmingham, Great Britain. ... // Rover was a British automobile manufacturer and later a marque based at the former Austin Longbridge plant in Birmingham. ...


Present global challenge

Tata Motors have some distinct advantages in comparison to other multi-national competitors. There is definite cost advantage as labor cost is 8-9 percent of sales as against 30-35 percent of sales in developed economies. Tata motors have extensive backward and forward linkages and it is strongly interwoven with machine tools and metals sectors. Tata Group's strong expertise in the IT based engineering solution for products and process integration has helped Tata Motors. India has one of the world's largest auto component industry noted for its world class capabilities. There is huge demand in domestic markets due to infrastructure developments and Tata Motors is able to leverage its knowledge of Indian market. There are favorable Government polices and regulations to boost the auto industry.


However, major multi-national automakers are moving their operations to India to cut costs. Volvo, a manufacturer of trucks, buses, cars, construction equipment, and aero engines, has entered in India in 1998. Its main focus is in the area of fully built buses. In India, it has focused on providing economical transport solutions in consonance with its values of safety, quality, and environmental care. Its competitive advantage is its high technology which makes the vehicle a very comfortable option to travel through. Its trucks are reputed for their performance and economy and are the flag bearers in their production activities in India. It is still operating in the niche market of high end buses where the Tata compete through its Spanish buses. Volvo Cars is the luxury car maker using the Volvo Trademark. ... For other uses, see Truck (disambiguation). ... Autobus redirects here. ... Car redirects here. ... An excavator. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... This article is about the lead ship, store, or product of a group. ... A niche market also known as a target market is a focused, targetable portion (subset) of a market sector. ... High end refers to the best and generally most expensive of a class of goods or services. ...


The Government of India last announced an automobile policy in December 1997. The policy required majority-owned subsidiaries of foreign car firms to invest at least US$ 50 million in equity if they wished to set up manufacturing projects in India. It also forced them to take on export obligations to fund their auto part imports and required them to submit to a schedule for increasing the share of locally made parts in their cars. Mere car assembling operations were not welcomed. Judiciary Supreme Court of India Chief Justice of India High Courts District Courts Elections Political Parties Local & State Govt. ... The United States dollar is the official currency of the United States. ... The Court of Chancery, London, early 19th century This article is about the concept of equity in the jurisprudence of common law countries. ...


An Indian cabinet panel will soon consider a new automobile policy that aims to set fresh investment guidelines for foreign firms wishing to manufacture vehicles in the country. Investments in making auto parts by a foreign vehicle maker will also be considered a part of the minimum foreign investment made by it in an auto-making subsidiary in India. The move is aimed at helping India emerge as a hub for global manufacturing and sourcing for auto parts. The policy sets an export target of $1 billion by 2005 and US$ 2.7 billion by 2010. The policies adopted by Government will increase competition in domestic market, motivate many foreign commercial vehicle manufactures to set up shops in India, whom will make India as a production hub and export to nearest market. Thus Tata Motors CV will have to face tough competition in near future, which might affect its growth negatively.


Future challenges

Plastic Car Production- Tata plans on producing a car that is made of nearly 100% plastic.

  • Mahindra and Mahindra: JV with ITEC, North American leader in heavy trucks. M&M has formed a 51:49 JV called Mahindra International with ITEC, USA, (parent Navistar International), to manufacture commercial vehicles and to bolster its position in the CV business. ITEC is the leader in medium and heavy trucks and buses in North America, and is the world's largest manufacturer of medium-duty diesel engines. Mahindra International aims to have a presence across the CV market (6-35 tonnes GVW) with variants of passenger transport, cargo and specialised load applications and is likely to start producing medium/heavy commercial vehicles from FY09.
  • Force Motors: JV with MAN for manufacturing high-tonnage vehicles Force Motors has paired up with MAN in a 70:30 JV to manufacture high-tonnage and specialty vehicles, such as long-haul trucks, tippers, tractor trailers and multi-axle vehicles in the 16-32 tonne range at its Pithampur plant, with an initial capacity of 24,000 units per annum and at an investment of Rs7bn. The JV plans to sell nearly half of its production in the domestic market, while the rest is to be exported to the Middle East, Turkey, Russia, Asia and Africa. Further, the two companies have formed another JV to manufacture buses in India from end-2007.
  • Ashok Leyland: Acquisition of Czech Republic-based Avia Ashok Leyland (ALL) recently acquired the truck unit of Czech Republic-based Avia for US$35m. Avia manufactures 6-9 tonne LCVs and has a capacity of 20,000 units per annum. The acquisition has given ALL direct access to an entire range of Avia trucks, Avia’s press shop with dies and tools, welding lines, state-of-the-art paint shop and R&D facilities. ALL has also entered into technology agreements with Hino Motors of Japan and ZF of Germany to complement its in-house R&D efforts and developing complementary components and aggregates.

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Products

Passenger cars and utility vehicles

Tata Cliffrider
Tata Indigo
Tata Indigo
Tata Sumo Grande
Tata Sumo Grande

Image:TATA Sierra. ... The Tata Estate was a car produced by the TATA Motor Company. ... Tata Sumo is a multi-utility vehicle released by Tata Motors. ... Tata Safari is an SUV produced by Tata Motors of India. ... The Tata Indica is a small hatchback automobile manufactured by Tata Motors of India. ... The Tata Indigo is a subcompact sedan manufactured by Tata Motors of India. ... The Tata Indigo is a subcompact sedan manufactured by Tata Motors of India. ...

Concept vehicles

The Tata Indica is a small hatchback automobile manufactured by Tata Motors of India. ... The Tata Indigo is a subcompact sedan manufactured by Tata Motors of India. ... Tata Xover Tata Xover (pronounced crossover) was a 7-seat crossover SUV concept car created by the Indian carmaker Tata Motors. ... The Tata Elegante is a concept car that was displayed by Tata Motors during the 2007 Geneva Motor Show. ...

Commercial vehicles

Tata 1616 Starbus
Tata 1616 Starbus
Tata 1613
Tata 1613
  • Tata Ace
  • Tata TL/Telcoline/207 DI Pickup Truck
  • Tata 407 Ex and Ex2
  • Tata 709 Ex
  • Tata 809 Ex and Ex2
  • Tata 909 Ex and Ex2
  • Tata 1109 (Intermediate truck)
  • Tata 1510/1512 (Medium bus)
  • Tata 1610/1616 (Heavy bus)
  • Tata 1613/1615 (Medium truck)
  • Tata 2515/2516 (Medium truck)
  • Tata 3015 (Heavy truck)
  • Tata 3516 (Heavy truck)
  • Tata Novus (Heavy truck designed by Tata Daewoo)

Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (964 × 723 pixel, file size: 458 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg)504 CBD Belapur - Wadala bus at CBD Belapur Flyover File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (964 × 723 pixel, file size: 458 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg)504 CBD Belapur - Wadala bus at CBD Belapur Flyover File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version... The Tata Ace is a three-wheeler mini-truck lauched in May 2005 by Tata Motors in India. ... The Tata TL 4x4 double cab Tata TL is the Tata Motors first (and Indias second) offering in the lifestyle pick-up truck segment (after the neither-here-nor-there Mahindra Bolero Camper). ... A Tata 1510c of Infosys all dressed up for Dussera Festival, Pune, India. ... Tata Novus Tata Novus is the Tata Motors first offering from its acquisition of Daewoos truck manufacturing unit. ... Tata Daewoo Commercial Vehicle (TDCV) is the 2nd largest heavy commercial vehicle manufacturer in South Korea, owned by Indias largest commercial vehicle manufacturer Tata Motors. ...

Military vehicles

  • Tata LSV (Light Specialist Vehicle)
  • Tata 407 Troop Carrier, available in hard top, soft top, 4x4, and 4x2 versions
  • Tata LPTA 713 TC (4x4)
  • Tata LPT 709 E
  • Tata SD 1015 TC (4x4)
  • Tata LPTA 1615 TC (4x4)
  • Tata LPTA 1621 TC (6x6)
  • Tata LPTA 1615 TC (4x2)

Alternative propulsion

Tata Motors aims at producing around 6,000 OneCAT air cars at €2,500 by 2008.[20] For other uses, see Air car (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Air car (disambiguation). ...


Tata Motors subsidiaries

Telco Construction Equipment (TCE)

TCE is a joint venture between Tata Motors and Hitachi, which focuses on excavators and other construction equipment. Telco Construction Equipment: Telco Construction Equipment (Telecon) began as an 80:20 JV between Tata Motors and Hitachi. ... Hitachi may refer to: Hitachi (train) trains in Melbourne, Australia. ...


HV Transmission (HVTL) and HV Axles (HVAL)

HVAL and HVTL are 100% subsidiary companies of Tata Motors engaged in the business of manufacture of gear boxes and axles for heavy and medium commercial vehicles, with production facilities and infrastructure based at Jamshedpur. The combined revenue of the two companies rose 38.7% yoy for 9MFY07 while the combined PAT rose 50.9%. Tata Motors plans a capex of Rs2bn each for HVAL & HVTL and plans to raise funds for the same, most probably by way of a strategic sale to a technical collaborator. The strategic sale of either HVAL or HVTL or both is likely to be completed in the next one or two quarters.


Tata Technologies Limited (TTL)

TTL provides Engineering and Design (E&D) solutions to the Automotive Industry. Tata Motors holds 86.91% of TTL’s share capital. TTL is based in Pune (Hinjawadi) and operates in the US and Europe through its wholly owned subsidiaries in Detroit and London respectively. It also has a presence in Thailand. Tata Technologies is a software service provider in the IT services and BPO space. Its global client list includes Ford, General Motors, Toyota and Honda, to name a few. It bought over the British engineering and design services company, Incat International Plc for Rs4b in August 2005. Incat specializes in engineering & design services and product lifecycle management in the international automotive, aerospace and engineering markets. With this acquisition, Tata Motors will have closer proximity to its global customers and be able to provide a wider range of services.


Tata Daewoo CV (TDCV)

TDCV is a 100% subsidiary of the Tata Motors based in South Korea, which was acquired in March 2004. TDCV is in the business of manufacture and sale of heavy commercial vehicles.Tata Daewoo is Tata Motors’ 100% subsidiary in Korea, with a market share of 30%.Tata Motors will use the Daewoo technology to introduce higher tonnage trucks in the Indian market and use Tata Daewoo for exports globally. In line with this strategy, it has already introduced the Novus, a high-end tipper developed by Tata Daewoo for the Indian market.


See also

The Tata Group is Indias largest conglomerate company, with revenues in 2005-06 of Rs. ... Tata Daewoo Commercial Vehicle (TDCV) is the 2nd largest heavy commercial vehicle manufacturer in South Korea, owned by Indias largest commercial vehicle manufacturer Tata Motors. ... The high growth in the Indian economy has resulted in many foreign car manufacturers entering the Indian market. ...

References

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  4. ^ Tata Motors (2008-03-26). "Tata Motors enters into Definitive Agreement with Ford for purchase of Jaguar Land Rover". Press release. Retrieved on 2008-03-27. “The transfer of ownership to Tata Motors is expected to close by the end of the next quarter, subject to applicable regulatory approvals.”
  5. ^ Tata Indica: Rising Like the Phoenix. server1.msn.co.in. Retrieved on 2008-03-29.
  6. ^ Rebuilding success stories. tata.com. Retrieved on 2008-03-29.
  7. ^ H I S P A N O
  8. ^ Autoline Website, http://www.autolineind.com/our_story.htm
  9. ^ Autoline
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  11. ^ Fiat, Tata Motors set up joint venture. timesofmalta.com (21st October 2007). Retrieved on 2008-04-01.
  12. ^ French Compressed Air Car Set for Take-Off in India. planetark.org. Retrieved on 2008-01-21.
  13. ^ Harrabin, Roger (13 February 2008). Five-seat concept car runs on air (web). An engineer has promised that within a year he will start selling a car that runs on compressed air, producing no emissions at all in town.. BBC News. Retrieved on 2008-02-16.
  14. ^ http://www.4futureenergy.com/
  15. ^ The Next People's Car. forbes.com. Retrieved on 2008-01-21.
  16. ^ Time to say hi to Tata's dream car. The Times of India.
  17. ^ Bajaj Auto car by 2009. dancewithshadows.com. Retrieved on 2008-01-21.
  18. ^ a b Tata Motors enters into Definitive Agreement with Ford for purchase of Jaguar Land Rover. Tata Motors (2008-03-26). Retrieved on 2008-03-26.
  19. ^ 5 for 2 special: Tata acquires 3 other British marques in Jaguar, Land Rover deal. Leftlane News (28 March 2008). Retrieved on 2008-03-28.
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