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Profile: Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles
Aug-21-2026

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) (formerly Tata Motors) begins a bold new chapter as an independently listed entity. Pursuant to the Composite Scheme of Arrangement approved by the Hon’ble National Company Law Tribunal, effective October 1, 2025, Tata Motors has demerged its Commercial Vehicles business into TML Commercial Vehicles (TMLCV), a wholly owned subsidiary and consolidated the Passenger Vehicles business within the parent entity.

The company is one of India’s leading automobile manufacturers, offering a diverse portfolio of cars and Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) renowned for their design, safety, and performance. The company delivers multi-powertrain options, advanced connected technologies, and intelligent personal mobility solutions and is at the forefront of India’s electric vehicle (EV) revolution, accelerating the nation’s shift toward sustainable mobility.

With a legacy of innovation - from India’s first indigenous car to shaping the SUV and EV landscape - the company blends design-forward thinking with a robust multi-powertrain strategy to meet diverse lifestyle needs. Each vehicle is crafted to deliver an exceptional driving experience, powered by intuitive technology and segment-leading features. The company’s deep-rooted commitment to safety and customer delight is reflected across every touchpoint with each Tata Motors vehicle evoking pride, satisfaction, and a meaningful connection with current discerning buyer.

The company’s primary luxury vehicle subsidiary -- JLR brings together four distinctive British brands - Range Rover, Defender, Discovery and Jaguar - each created to serve a clear purpose and a defined client need. As an enterprise, it provides the foundations that enable these brands to thrive. Through shared expertise in design, engineering and technology, it creates the conditions for each brand to deliver experiences that are desirable, differentiated and enduring. 

Business area of the company

The company designs, manufactures and sells a wide range of automotive vehicles. The Company also manufactures engines for industrial applications.

Tata Cars

  • Sierra
  • Harrier
  • Safari
  • Nexon
  • Punch
  • Altroz
  • Tiago

Milestone/ History 

  • 1945: Manufacturing of locomotives and other engineering products.
  • 1948: Steam road roller introduced in collaboration with Marshall Sons (UK)
  • 1954: Launched the first commercial vehicle, the TMB 312 truck
  • 1964: The 1210 series of vehicles set out from Jamshedpur
  • 1969: Telco begins to travel under the Tata brand
  • 1975: Indian roads discover the Tata 1210 semi-forward model
  • 1983: The manufacture of heavy commercial vehicles commences
  • 1986: Tata LCV 407 from Telco
  • 1989: The multi-utility Tata mobile
  • 1991: Launch of Tata Sierra, the first indigenous passenger vehicle 
  • 1992: Launch of the Tata Estate
  • 1994: Launch of Tata Sumo, a multi-utility vehicle
  • 1995: Telco brings the three-pointed star to India
  • 1998: Tata Safari, India’s first sports utility vehicle launched
  • 1998: Tata Indica, India’s first fully indigenous passenger car launched
  • 2002: Tata Indigo, India’s first fully indigenous sedan, debuts with class-leading features
  • 2004: Launch of Tata NOVUS by Tata Daewoo
  • 2004: Launch of Tata Indigo Marina
  • 2005: Launch of a wide range of fully built buses and coaches under the ‘Globus’ and ‘Starbus’ brands respectively
  • 2005: Launch of Tata Ace, India’s first mini truck
  • 2005: Launch of Tata TL 4x4, India’s first sports utility truck
  • 2007: Launch of Tata Magic, a comfortable and safe four-wheeler, developed on the Ace platform 
  • 2007: Launch of Tata Winger, India’s only maxi-van
  • 2008: Launch of Tata Indigo CS (compact sedan), the world’s first sub four-meter sedan
  • 2009: Launch of Tata Nano
  • 2009: Launch of Tata Prima range of world standard trucks
  • 2009: Launch of Jaguar Land Rover Range in India
  • 2009: Launch of Tata Manza, the new generation Indigo
  • 2010: Launch of Tata Aira, the first Indian four-wheel drive crossover
  • 2011: Launch of Tata Venture
  • 2011: Launch of Tata Magic Iris
  • 2011: Launch of Tata Ace Zip
  • 2012: Launch of Tata Safari Strome, the real SUV
  • 2014: Launch of Tata Zest, the compact sedan
  • 2015: Launch of Tata Marcopolo’s new Magna Luxury coach
  • 2015: Launch of Tata Bolt, India’s first multidrive and sporty hatchback, with Revotron 1.2T engine
  • 2016: Launch of Tata Tiago
  • 2017: Launch of Tata Xenon Yodha
  • 2017: Launch of Tata Starbus Hybrid
  • 2017: Launch of Tata Hexa
  • 2017: Launch of TAMO, a new sub-brand
  •  2017: Launch of Tata Tigor
  • 2017: Launch of Tata AMT bus
  • 2017: Launch of Tata Tigor AMT
  • 2017: Launch of Tata Nexon
  • 2017: Launch of Tata Tigor EV
  • 2018: Launch of Tata ACE gold
  • 2018: Launch of Tata Nexon AMT
  • 2018: Launch of Next-Gen Ultra range of trucks
  • 2018: Launch of Tata Harrier
  • 2018: Tata Nexon sets the bar for safety in India
  • 2018: launch of all new Winger 15s especially designed for tours and travel
  • 2019: Unveiled four global and one European premier at the 89th Geneva International Motor Show
  • 2019: Introduced Ziptron, a cutting-edge EV technology brand
  • 2019: Launch of Nexon EV, the new electric SUV
  • 2019: Tata Motors launches Tata Altroz Voice BoT with Google
  • 2020: Launch of the Signa 5525.S, India's highest GCW prime mover (tractor) in the 4×2 segment
  • 2020: Tata Altroz secures 5-star adult safety rating from global NCAP
  • 2020: Launch of Signa 4825.TK, India's largest tipper truck
  • 2020: Launch of ZConnect, offering advanced connected car features for Nexon EV
  • 2021: Launch of Ultra Sleek range
  • 2021: Introduced 21 commercial vehicles in one day
  • 2022: Launched the Ace EV
  • 2023: Tata Motors delivers first-of-its-kind Hydrogen Fuel Cell powered buses to Indian Oil
  • 2023: Tata Motors launches new avatars of Safari and Harrier
  • 2024: Tata Motors launches Altroz Racer
  • 2025: India's no. 1 EV takes safety to the next level - Nexon.ev Launched with ADAS
  • 2025: Unveils 'Future of Mobility' with new benchmarks in Innovation, Connectivity and Sustainability
  • 2025: Auto Expo 2025
  • 2025: Pursuant to the Composite Scheme of Arrangement approved by the National Company Law Tribunal, the company changed its name from Tata Motors Limited to Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited with effect from October 13, 2025.

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