Verified Nov 2026
Batteries & E-Mobility
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Since 1945
Tata Motors makes passenger cars, utility vehicles, trucks, buses, defense vehicles, and electric mobility products. It is headquartered in India and was founded in 1945. The company employs roughly 50,000 to 100,000 people and reports revenue in the $5 billion to $10 billion range (estimated). It is part of the Tata Group and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, defense, and industrial sectors. In February 2026, its Tamil Nadu passenger vehicle facility began local production of the Range Rover Evoque.
Tata at a glance
Revenue
$5-10B
Est. band
Employees
50,000-100,000
Founded
1945
Certifications
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
6081
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Military & Defense
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
6081
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Netherlands · United Kingdom · Belgium · Taiwan
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Tata.
What this tells a buyer
Customs records show 6,081 shipments linked to the company, with suppliers in the United Kingdom, Japan, and Turkey among the top sources.
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications, and its primary capability is listed as batteries and e-mobility.
The company is part of the Tata Group, is not publicly listed, and in November 2026 announced a collaboration with Iveco Group to form a global commercial mobility business.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
81 years in operation (founded 1945).
6,081 US import shipments on record.
Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Tata Motors makes passenger cars, utility vehicles, trucks, buses, defense vehicles, and electric mobility products. It is headquartered in India and was founded in 1945. The company employs roughly 50,000 to 100,000 people and reports revenue in the $5 billion to $10 billion range (estimated). It is part of the Tata Group and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, defense, and industrial sectors. In February 2026, its Tamil Nadu passenger vehicle facility began local production of the Range Rover Evoque.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1945 |
Employees | 50,000-100,000 |
Revenue | $5-10B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Batteries & E-Mobility |
Certifications | IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What Tata makes
The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications, and its primary capability is listed as batteries and e-mobility.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include LED, Chassis (source: tatamotors.com).
Certifications
Tata is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
IATF 16949 — linkedin.com
ISO 14001 — tataautocomp.com
ISO 45001 — tataautocomp.com
ISO 9001 — linkedin.com
Trade and customs footprint
Customs records show 6,081 shipments linked to the company, with suppliers in the United Kingdom, Japan, and Turkey among the top sources. US customs bill-of-lading records list 6081 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Netherlands · United Kingdom · Belgium · Taiwan.
Latest developments
2026-11-03 — Tata Motors and Iveco Group Come Together to Build for the Future | Tata group (tata.com)
2026-11-03 — Tata Motors and Iveco Group Come Together to Build for the Future Creating a New Global Force in Commercial Mobility | Tata Motors CV (tatamotors.com)
2026-09-29 — Tata Motors (NSE:TATAMOTORS) Acquires Stake in E-Mobility Company | Kalkine India (kalkine.co.in)
2026-02-10 — Stellantis and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Celebrate 20 years of Partnership by Signing MOU to Explore Further Collaboration (tatamotors.com)
2026-02-09 — Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles’ new manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu begins operations with the local manufacture of JLR’s Range Rover Evoque as the first vehicle (tatamotors.com)
2025-09-30 — Freight Tiger Secures Additional 120 Crore ($13.5M USD) Investment from Tata Motors to Accelerate AI-Led Freight Transformation | Tata Motors CV (tatamotors.com)
Facilities
Public sources reference the following locations:
India — tatamotors.com
Company details
The company is part of the Tata Group, is not publicly listed, and in November 2026 announced a collaboration with Iveco Group to form a global commercial mobility business. Tata was founded in 1945, and has an estimated 50,000-100,000 employees. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 81 years in operation (founded 1945). 6,081 US import shipments on record. Holds IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Tata make?
Tata Motors makes passenger cars, utility vehicles, trucks, buses, defense vehicles, and electric mobility products. It is headquartered in India and was founded in 1945. The company employs roughly 50,000 to 100,000 people and reports revenue in the $5 billion to $10 billion range (estimated). It is part of the Tata Group and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, defense, and industrial sectors. In February 2026, its Tamil Nadu passenger vehicle facility began local production of the Range Rover Evoque.
When was Tata founded?
Tata was founded in 1945.
How big is Tata?
Tata has an estimated 50,000-100,000 employees, with revenue in the $5-10B range (estimated).
What certifications does Tata hold?
Tata lists IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Tata import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 6081 inbound shipments for Tata, with top origins including Netherlands · United Kingdom · Belgium · Taiwan.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+91 22 6240 7101
Certification
IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
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