Tata Motors Limited

Mumbai, India

Tata Motors is a global automotive manufacturing company that is part of the Tata Group. It is known for producing a range of vehicles including passenger cars, trucks, vans, buses, and military vehicles, while also pioneering innovative automotive solutions.

CCI Score

-12.11

0.01% April 18

Latest Event

Tata Motors Lobbies to Maintain Hybrid Tax

Tata Motors lobbied the Indian government to retain high taxes on hybrid vehicles, arguing that reduced levies could undermine urban air quality and climate goals while protecting its dominant EV market share. The move comes as Toyota pushes for a tax cut on hybrids.

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Latest Events

JAN

17

2024

Tata Motors Lobbies to Maintain Hybrid Tax
35.29

Tata Motors lobbied the Indian government to retain high taxes on hybrid vehicles, arguing that reduced levies could undermine urban air quality and climate goals while protecting its dominant EV market share. The move comes as Toyota pushes for a tax cut on hybrids.
+40

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 27

Tata Motors engaged in a political lobbying effort by urging the government to maintain high taxes on hybrid vehicles. This action is framed as protecting public health and aligning with environmental priorities by discouraging the use of more polluting hybrid technology, thereby supporting progressive policy goals.

Tata Motors urges India to keep hybrid tax as Toyota seeks cut -sources
DEC

08

2023

Tata Motors Lobbying Against EV Import Tax Reduction
-61.08

Tata Motors is lobbying Indian officials to maintain the current 100% import tax on electric vehicles, a move aimed at preserving its dominant market position ahead of Tesla’s anticipated re-entry into the Indian market, as reported by Reuters.
-70

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 27

Tata Motors is actively engaging in lobbying efforts to maintain high EV import taxes. By pressuring officials to avoid tax reduction, the company is seeking to preserve its near-monopoly in the Indian EV market, a tactic that prioritizes corporate dominance over competitive market reforms. This political maneuvering raises concerns about the influence of powerful corporations on public policy, consistent with patterns that favor authoritarian, self-serving interests.

Tata Motors Lobbying Over EV Import Tax Reduction Ahead Of Tesla’s Re-Entry In Indian Market: Report
SEP

01

2023

Bombay High Court Ruling on Tata Motors' Labor Practices
-67.96

The Bombay High Court ruled that Tata Motors had engaged in unfair labor practices by employing hundreds of workers as temporary staff to avoid granting them permanent status, a dispute that spanned 17 years and was adjudicated under the Industrial Disputes Act of 1947.
-80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 27

The court's decision found Tata Motors liable for deliberately exploiting labor by hiring workers as temporaries, thereby denying them the rights and benefits associated with permanent employment. This practice undermines workers' rights and reflects unethical business practices, which is contrary to anti-fascist and pro-worker ideals.

Tata Motors Held Liable For Unfair Trade Practices, Bombay High Court ...
MAR

22

2022

Tata Motors held liable for Unfair Labour Practices
-58.80

The Bombay High Court held Tata Motors liable for unfair labour practices by systematically hiring temporary workers to avoid granting them the status and rights of permanent employees, a practice found to be in violation of the Industrial Disputes Act 1947 after a dispute spanning 17 years.
-80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 27

Tata Motors was adjudicated by the Bombay High Court for deliberately engaging in unfair labour practices by employing hundreds of workers as temporary staff to prevent them from attaining the protections and benefits afforded to permanent employees. This systematic denial of worker rights clearly represents an unethical treatment of labor, thereby justifying a strongly negative rating under the Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices category.

Tata Motors held liable for unfair labour practice: Bombay High Court
AUG

23

2021

Tata Motors Signs Long-Term Wage Settlement with Labour Union
48.56

Tata Motors Limited has entered into a three‐year long-term wage settlement agreement at its Sanand facility in Gujarat, providing enhanced wage increments, a performance-linked scheme, and additional benefits following previous labor disputes.
+70

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 27

The long-term wage settlement agreement demonstrates Tata Motors' commitment to improved labor practices by securing better wages, performance-linked bonuses, and additional benefits for workers. This positive step in labor relations supports worker rights and reflects anti-authoritarian business practices, aligning with progressive labor values.

Tata Motors inks long-term wage settlement with labour union at Sanand
APR

04

2017

Tata Motors Signs Progressive Wage Pact with Pune Plant Workers
31.31

Tata Motors signed a landmark performance-linked wage pact with its 6,400 Pune plant workers after 19 months of negotiations, aimed at recognizing their contributions, ensuring fair compensation, and boosting ownership among blue-collar workers.
+70

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 27

The wage pact marks a significant progressive step in improving labor relations at Tata Motors. By linking wages to performance and acknowledging the value of its blue-collar workforce, the company enhances worker rights and fairness. Such initiatives build a culture of mutual respect and productivity, aligning with anti-authoritarian and pro-worker values.

Tata Motors wage pact is all about giving workmen their due share of respect and earning