Tata Motors

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Tata Motors Limited
Image:Tata-logo.gif
Type Public (NYSE: TTM)
Founded 1960
Headquarters India
Industry automotive
Products commercial vehicles
Revenue $5.383 billion USD
(2006, converted)([2])
Website www.tatamotors.com

Tata Motors Limited, formerly known as TELCO (TATA Engineering and Locomotive Company), is India's largest passenger automobile and commercial vehicle manufacturing company. It is also the world's 5th largest commercial vehicle manufacturer. It is part of the Tata Group. Tata Motors is widely credited for putting India on the automotive map by designing and developing its own range of cars. Tata Motors date back to 1945 when they started making Trains. Tata Motors was first listed on the NYSE in 2004. It has its manufacturing base in Jamshedpur, Lucknow and Pune. In 2004 it also bought Daewoo's truck manufacturing unit in South Korea. In March 2005, it acquired a 21% stake in Hispano Carrocera SA, giving it controlling rights in the company.

Tata Motors is a company of the Tata and Sons Group, founded by Jamsetji Tata. It is currently headed by Ratan Tata.

Tata Motors' range of passenger cars is still not comprehensive by international standards. In commercial vehicles Tata Motors commands an imposing 65% market share in the domestic heavy commercial market. The company is fast trying to modernise its range of commercial vehicles.

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  • 2000 Tata Aria roadster (sports)
  • 2001 Tata Aria coupe (sports)
  • 2002 Tata Indiva (MPV)
  • 2004 Tata Indigo Advent (crossover version of Indigo Marina)
  • 2005 Tata Xover (MPV - crossover)
  • 2006 Tata Cliffrider (MPV - crossover)
  • 2007 Tata Elegantet4twy5y

Tata heavy trucks in Ladakh, India
Tata heavy trucks in Ladakh, India

  • 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)

The Forbes Global 2000 list for the year 2005 ranked Tata Motors at 1215 [1].

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