Tata Motors is gearing up for a larger global footprint following its successful FY26 performance and business split. The company plans to align its passenger vehicle operations with Jaguar Land Rover to unlock efficiencies. Backed by strong domestic demand across passenger and commercial vehicles, Tata Motors is also exploring a potential acquisition of Iveco to expand its global commercial vehicle presence.
Tata Motors logged a 26.6% rise in October sales, reaching 61,295 units across domestic and international markets. The company credits the upbeat figures to unusual festive demand, record performance from its SUVs and EVs, and recent GST-related reforms. It also said more than one lakh vehicles were delivered between Navratri and Diwali.
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Tata Group chairman N Chandrasekaran says the conglomerate’s footprint in Uttar Pradesh will more than double as the state is positioned as a major manufacturing and export hub. Tata Motors targets two million vehicles in five years, while Tata Consultancy Services plans to double its workforce. The expansion also includes new sectors alongside social development initiatives.
Tata Motors has started delivering its heavy-duty electric truck, the Prima E.55S, to BillionE Mobility. The automaker has also bagged an additional order for 250 electric prime movers. Together, the fleet is set to power long-haul freight across multiple Indian states, pushing faster adoption of electric logistics for inter-city routes.
After years of stagnation, SML is showing early growth since Mahindra took over. The question now is whether a niche school bus maker can expand fast enough to challenge industry heavyweights like Tata Motors and Ashok Leyland—without getting squeezed on scale, supply, and competitive pricing in a crowded market.
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