Group Profile
Sustainable development cannot be achieved by a single enterprise or even by the entire business community in isolation. It is a pervasive philosophy to which every stakeholder in society and participant in the global economy must willingly subscribe…
The Tata group of companies has always believed strongly in the concept of collaborative growth, and this vision has seen it emerge as one of India's and the world's most respected and successful business conglomerates. The Tata group has traced a route of growth that spans through six continents and embraces diverse cultures. The total revenue of Tata companies, taken together, was 67.4 billion USD (around Rs319,534 crore) in 2009-10, with 57 per cent of this coming from business outside India. In the face of trying economic challenges in recent times, the Tata group has steered India’s ascent in the global map through its unwavering focus on sustainable development. Over 395,000 people worldwide are currently employed in the seven business sectors in which the Tata group companies operate. It is the largest employer in India in the Private Sector and continues to lead with the same commitment towards social and community responsibilities that it has shown in the past.
Tata group comprises over 90 operating companies in seven business sectors – Materials, Engineering, Information Technology and Communications, Energy, Services, Consumer Products and Chemicals. There are 28 publicly listed Tata enterprises with a shareholder base of 3.5 million. Tata Steel with its acquisition of Corus has secured a place among the largest steel manufacturers in the world and it is the Tata Group’s flagship Company. Other group companies in the different sectors are – Tata Motors, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Tata Communications, Tata Power, Indian Hotels, Tata Global Beverages and Tata Chemicals.
Tata Motors is India’s largest automobile company, the leader in commercial vehicles in each segment, and among the top three in passenger vehicles with winning products in the compact, midsize car and utility vehicle segments. Jaguar and Landrover are now part of Tata Motor’s portfolio.
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is an integrated software solutions provider with delivery centres in more than 18 countries. It ranked fifth overall, and topped the list for IT services, in Bloomberg Businessweek's 12th annual 'Tech 100', a ranking of the world's best performing tech companies.
Tata Power has pioneered hydro-power generation in India and is the largest power generator (production capacity of 2300 MW) in India in the private sector.
Indian Hotels Company (Taj Hotels, resorts and palaces) happens to be the leading chain of hotels in India and one of the largest hospitality groups in Asia. It has a presence in 12 countries in 5 continents.
Tata Global Beverages (formerly Tata Tea), with its major acquisitions like Tetley and Good Earth is at present the second largest global branded tea operation.
When Jamsetji Tata gave shape to his vision of nation building by forming what was to become the Tata group in 1868, he had envisaged India as an independent strength – politically, economically and socially. In order to become a force that the world has to reckon with, the Tata group has always ventured into path breaking territory and pioneered developments in industries of national importance.
As a policy, the Tata group companies promote and encourage economic, social and educational development in the community, returning wealth to the society they serve. Two-thirds of the equity of Tata Sons is held in philanthropic trusts that take care of endowments towards improvement programmes in these spheres.
Through the years, the Tata group has been amongst the most prestigious corporate presences in the world governed by its principles of business ethics. Its foray into international business has been recognised by various bodies and institutions. The Tata brand has been ranked as the first Indian brand to be in the top 50 club of global brands as per the Brand Finance (a UK-based consultancy firm) Global 500 report 2011. The key companies and brands that add the brand value to the group as per Brand Finance are Tata Steel Group, Tata Motors Group and Tata Consultancy Services. Also, in Business Week Magazine's list of the 50 most innovative companies the Tata name appears 17th and The Reputation Institute, USA has evaluated the Tata group as the 11th in a global study of the most reputed companies
In the road ahead, the Tata group is focusing on integration of new technologies in its operations and breaking new grounds in product development. The Eka supercomputer had been ranked the world’s fourth fastest in 2008 and the launch of the Nano has been a benchmark for the auto industry specifically and the economy in general.
With a holistic approach in all its business operations, a loyal and dedicated workforce and its rooted belief in value creation and corporate citizenship, the Tata group is always ready to realise its vision and objectives. The challenges of the future will only help to enhance the group's performance and transform newer dreams to reality.