.Tata Motors started its operations in India in 1945 under the name, Tata Engineering and Locomotive Company (TELCO). The company began its operations by manufacturing locomotives. In 1954, Tata Motors agreed with Daimler-Benz to manufacture the first heavy-duty truck in India - Tata Mercedes Benz truck.
Tata Motors has built a solid reputation for itself in the Indian market as the company is known for its high-quality automobiles with a special emphasis on passenger safety.
About the Company
In India, Tata Motors has achieved many milestones by collaborating with different teams to manufacture automobiles that would create history. In 1991, Tata Motors was the first company to bring out an SUV that was completely designed and manufactured in India.
Following this achievement, Tata Motors continued to assert its innovation by presenting Tata Indica at the Geneva Motor Show in 1998. Tata Indica was India's first indigenously developed passenger car. Continuing this tradition of path-breaking innovation, Tata Motors unveiled its Nexon EV range of passenger vehicles in 2020.
According to recent data, Tata Group owns approximately 35.8% of Tata Motors. The shares of Tata Motors can be bought on the NSE and BSE websites.
Unique Selling Features of Tata Motors
- Performance: At Tata Motors there is a great emphasis on manufacturing passenger cars that guarantee optimal performance.
- Passenger Safety: Ensuring passenger safety is the highest priority at Tata Motors. Newer safety features are added to the latest models to ensure a safe driving experience for consumers.
- Design: Improving car designs for the latest models is a priority at Tata Motors. The car designs of older Tata cars are also reimagined and relaunched to enhance their appeal.
Market Share of the Company
According to the data collected from the official website of Tata Motors and the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the market share of Tata Motors is as follows:
Financial Year (FY) |
Total Passenger Vehicle Sales |
Tata Motors Domestic Sales |
Market Share |
FY 2024 |
4218746 |
89415 |
14% |
FY 2023 |
3890114 |
141971 |
13.9% |
FY 2022 |
3069523 |
135177 |
12.14% |
FY 2021 |
2711457 |
105226 |
8.27% |
FY 2020 |
2773519 |
87170 |
5% |
FY 2019 |
3377389 |
51928 |
6.85% |
Showrooms and Service Centres
Tata Motors is committed to ensuring best-in-class service to their customers. There are many Tata-authorised service centres and showrooms across major cities in India to meet the needs of their customers. The service centres offer extended warranties, a Value Care (AMC) plan, and 24*7 roadside assistance through a tie-up with TVS Auto Assist. These special services are offered by Tata Motors for their valued customers.
Competitors
Segment |
Model |
SUVs |
Tata Curvv
Hyundai Creta
Maruti Grand Vitara
|
Subcompact SUVs |
Tata Nexon
Hyundai Venue
Mahindra 3X0
|
Hatchback |
Tata Tiago
Maruti WagonR
Hyundai Grand i10
|
Latest News
- On January 23, 2025, Tata Motors partnered with BVG Foundation, a non-profit organisation to develop the Good Samaritan Road Safety App. This partnership aims to improve emergency response and road safety awareness in India.
- Tata Motors unveiled a huge display of over 50 exhibits on the opening day of the recently held Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025(Auto Expo) in January 2025. Tata Motors display included the latest models of compact cars, SUVs, trucks, and heavy-duty carriers and many conceptual designs.
- On November 30, 2024, Tata Motors and Tata International together launched a new facility called the Registered Vehicle Scraping Facility (RVSF) in Pune. This recycling facility can disassemble over 21000 vehicles using an environmentally friendly process.