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Tata Motors is India’s leading maker of electric cars and the owner of Jaguar Land Rover. This guide covers the current Tata lineup, from the Tiago to the Nexon and Harrier.ev, as well as the company’s history, ownership and biggest achievements.
Tata Motors at a Glance
Founded 1945 Part of the Tata Group
Headquarters Mumbai Maharashtra, India
Listed NSE / BSE: TMPV Passenger car company since the 2025 demerger
Sales FY2026 642,000 vehicles A record, up 15%, including exports
Electric cars FY2026 92,000+ Up 43%; India’s top EV maker
Leadership Shailesh Chandra MD and CEO; N. Chandrasekaran is chairman
Tata Motors Model Lineup
In general, Tata sells most of its cars in India, and many models come with gas, CNG and electric versions. Therefore, the list below shows five core models in 2026. In addition, the Harrier, Harrier.ev and Safari SUVs top the range, while the revived Sierra returned in November 2025 and an electric Sierra followed in 2026.
Hatchbacks (2)
Small hatchback
Tata Tiago
Gas CNG Electric
The Tiago is Tata’s entry-level car. It is also sold as the Tiago.ev, one of India’s most affordable electric cars.
Premium hatchback
Tata Altroz
Gas Diesel CNG
Meanwhile, the Altroz is a larger hatchback, and it earned a five-star Global NCAP safety rating.
SUVs (3)
Small SUV
Tata Punch
Gas CNG Electric
The Punch arrived in 2021, and it is also sold as the Punch.ev. In fact, together they were India’s best-selling SUV from July to September 2026.
Compact SUV
Tata Nexon
Gas Diesel Electric
The Nexon was India’s best-selling SUV in the 2026 financial year, with 216,054 sold. In addition, its electric version, the Nexon.ev, offers up to 489 km of claimed range.
Coupe-SUV
Tata Curvv
Gas Diesel Electric
The Curvv launched in 2024 as Tata’s first coupe-style SUV, while the electric Curvv.ev arrived first, with up to 585 km of claimed range.
What Is Tata Motors?
In fact, Tata Motors was founded in 1945 as part of the Tata Group, and for decades it was best known for trucks and buses. Its first passenger vehicle, the Sierra SUV, arrived in 1991, and then the Indica of 1998 became India’s first car designed and built in the country.
Then, in 2008, Tata launched the Nano, sold at 1 lakh rupees, and it bought Jaguar and Land Rover from Ford. Later, the Nexon became the first Indian-made car to score five stars in Global NCAP crash tests, and the Nexon EV of 2020 made Tata India’s leading electric car maker.
However, in October 2025 Tata Motors split in two. As a result, the listed company that keeps cars, electric cars and JLR became Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, while the truck business became a separate company. In addition, Tata sold a record 642,000 cars in the 2026 financial year.
Tata Motors History
Tata Motors moved from trucks to cars and then to electric cars, while it also became the owner of two famous British brands.
- 1945 First, Tata Motors is founded as part of the Tata Group.
- 1954 Then a partnership with Daimler-Benz begins truck production in Jamshedpur.
- 1991 The Sierra becomes Tata’s first passenger vehicle.
- 1998 Next, the Indica and the Safari are launched.
- 2004 Tata Motors lists on the New York Stock Exchange.
- 2008 The Nano is unveiled, and Tata buys Jaguar Land Rover from Ford.
- 2017 Later, the Nexon is launched.
- 2020 The Nexon EV goes on sale.
- 2023 Meanwhile, Tata buys Ford’s Sanand plant in India.
- 2025 Tata Motors splits its car and truck businesses, and the Sierra returns.
- 2026 Finally, Tata sells a record 642,000 cars in a financial year.
Iconic Tata Models
These five cars shaped the story of Tata Motors, from its first SUV to the Nexon.
1991–2003
Tata Sierra
First Tata passenger vehicle Three-door SUV
Above all, the Sierra was Tata’s first passenger vehicle, built in Pune. Later, its name returned on a new SUV in 2025.
1998–2018
Tata Indica
First Indian-designed car Hatchback
Then the Indica was India’s first car designed and built in the country. As a result of its success, more than 910,000 were built in its first ten years.
1998
Tata Safari
Off-road SUV
Similarly, the original Safari was a rugged seven-seat SUV. As a result, the name lives on in Tata’s largest SUV.
2008–2018
Tata Nano
City car 1 lakh rupees
After that, the Nano was launched as the world’s cheapest car at 1 lakh rupees. However, sales were lower than planned, and production ended in 2018.
2017–2023
Tata Nexon (first generation)
Compact SUV 5-star safety
Finally, the first Nexon became the first Indian-made car to earn five stars in Global NCAP crash tests in 2018. Later, it also became Tata’s first big-selling electric car.
Who Owns Tata Motors?
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles is listed in India, and its main shareholder is Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata Group. When AutoGathering has a page for a brand, its name below links to that page.
Main shareholder Tata Sons Holding company of the Tata Group
This page Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd Mumbai, India · NSE / BSE: TMPV
Subsidiary Jaguar Land Rover Bought from Ford in 2008
Subsidiary Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Electric car business
Joint venture Fiat India Automobiles Ranjangaon plant with Stellantis
Plant Sanand Former Ford plant, bought in 2023
Brands it owns
As a result, through JLR, Tata Motors owns several British luxury brands.
- Jaguar
- Land Rover (Range Rover, Defender, Discovery)
In addition, Tata’s truck and bus business has been a separate listed company, Tata Motors Ltd, since 2025.
Company changes
- Demerger (2025) The original Tata Motors split its car and truck businesses, and the car company was renamed Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles.
Tata Motors Accomplishments
The record of Tata Motors rests on electric cars, safety firsts and the purchase of Jaguar Land Rover.
250,000+
Electric cars sold
For example, Tata passed 250,000 electric car sales in December 2025, about two-thirds of all EVs sold in India.
642,000
Cars in FY2026
This was a record, up 15% on the year before.
216,054
Nexons in FY2026
As a result, the Nexon was India’s best-selling SUV.
5 stars
Global NCAP first
For example, in 2018 the Nexon became the first Indian-made car to earn five stars.
5 stars
Bharat NCAP first
Similarly, in 2023 the Harrier and Safari were the first cars rated five stars by Bharat NCAP.
2008
Jaguar Land Rover
In addition, Tata bought Jaguar and Land Rover from Ford for US$2.3 billion.
1 lakh
Nano price
The Nano was launched at 1 lakh rupees, then the lowest price for a new car.
No. 2
In India in 2026
Finally, Tata was India’s second-largest car seller from January to August 2026.
Talk Tata With Other Owners
Tata owners have plenty to share, whether it is a Nano, a Nexon or a new Harrier.ev. Soon, AutoGathering will connect this page to a Tata community space where owners and enthusiasts can compare models, share charging tips and plan meetups.
- Nexon and Nexon.ev
- Punch and Punch.ev
- Harrier and Safari
- Electric car charging
- CNG models
- Maintenance and servicing
- Buying used
- Tata clubs and events
Tata Motors FAQ
Who owns Tata Motors?
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles is a listed company, and its main shareholder is Tata Sons, the holding company of the Tata Group.
Does Tata own Jaguar Land Rover?
Yes. In fact, Tata bought Jaguar and Land Rover from Ford in 2008, and JLR now belongs to Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles.
Is Tata sold in the United States?
No. Tata does not sell its own cars in the US, although Jaguar and Land Rover models are sold there.
Where are Tata cars made?
In general, Tata cars are built in India, at plants in Pune, Sanand and Ranjangaon.
How much did the Tata Nano cost?
In fact, the Nano was launched at 1 lakh rupees in 2008, which made it the world’s cheapest car at the time.
What is the range of the Nexon.ev?
For example, the Nexon.ev with the 45 kWh battery has a claimed range of 489 km on India’s ARAI test.
What is Tata’s best-selling car?
The Nexon was India’s best-selling SUV in the 2026 financial year, with 216,054 sold.
Why did Tata Motors split in 2025?
Tata separated its car and truck businesses in October 2025, so each could be run and valued on its own.
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Photo credits
- Header image: Gpkp, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped and resized.
- Dark gray Tata Tiago hatchback: Dairokkan9, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped and resized.
- White Tata Altroz premium hatchback: Dairokkan9, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped and resized.
- White Tata Punch.ev electric SUV at a…: VideshiBhaktNRI, CC0, cropped and resized.
- White Tata Nexon.ev on display at the…: Gpkp, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped and resized.
- Gray 2025 Tata Curvv coupe-SUV: Manish Bhardwaj, CC BY 3.0, cropped and resized.
- Original Tata Sierra Turbo three-door SUV: File:Tata Sierra Turbo GJ10DA0696.jpg: Raisahabone derivative work: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 4.0, cropped and resized.
- Blue 2000 Tata Indica hatchback: Corvettec6r, Public domain, cropped and resized.
- Second-generation Tata Safari SUV: Michge, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped and resized.
- Light blue Tata Nano in Kolkata: Biswarup Ganguly, CC BY 3.0, cropped and resized.
- Blue first-generation Tata Nexon compact SUV: Keithkberger, Public domain, cropped and resized.