Bengaluru, Karnataka, 21st of October, 2026 : Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, has taken another significant step in advancing the future-readiness of its Dharwad plant with the inauguration of a new-generation paint shop and the commissioning of new Body-in-White (BIW) and E-Axle assembly lines. These additions go beyond expanding capacity, it enhances the plant’s manufacturing flexibility and strengthening its ability to produce vehicles across conventional and zero-emission powertrains.
The new facilities were inaugurated by Mr. Girish Wagh, MD & CEO, Tata Motors Ltd. in the presence of Mr. Vishal Badshah, Vice President & Head – Operations and Mr. DP Nambiar, Chief Human Resources Officer.
With women comprising more than 30% of its young, skilled shopfloor workforce, the plant also inaugurated an on-site crèche for employees’ children, reinforcing Tata Motors’ focus on creating an inclusive workplace that enables and supports a diverse workforce.
The Dharwad plant is the first such manufacturing facility in India to achieve ISO 30415 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) validation. The plant operates on 100% renewable electricity and is certified Water Positive and Zero Waste to Landfill, underscoring its focus on sustainable, inclusive and globally competitive manufacturing.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Vishal Badshah, Vice President & Head – Operations, Tata Motors Ltd., said, “Dharwad has evolved into one of our most versatile manufacturing facilities, producing conventional and zero-emission vehicles on the same campus. The new capabilities inaugurated today further strengthen the plant with cleaner, more efficient and digitally enabled manufacturing, while enhancing the flexibility to respond to evolving product and customer requirements. This progress is underpinned by our young, skilled and diverse workforce. We thank the Government of Karnataka for its continued support and remain committed to contributing to the state’s industrial growth through sustainable and advanced manufacturing.”
Speaking on the new manufacturing capabilities, Mr. Vijay Battu, Senior General Manager and Plant Head – Dharwad, Tata Motors Ltd, said, “The commissioning of the new paint shop, BIW and E-Axle assembly lines marks significant technical and operational advancement for the Dharwad plant. With its modular design and scalable infrastructure, the new paint shop gives us greater agility to adapt to evolving manufacturing requirements and respond rapidly to changing business and customer needs. These capabilities also enable us to further elevate the benchmarks for quality, efficiency and sustainability.”
Since rolling out its first commercial vehicle in 2012, the Dharwad plant has evolved from a single-product facility into a versatile, multi-product manufacturing hub spread across an integrated campus of approximately 650 acres. It manufactures Small Commercial Vehicles (SCVs); Intermediate, Light and Medium Commercial Vehicles (ILMCVs); Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HCVs); and commercial passenger vehicles across multiple powertrains. The facility also supports a network of MSMEs and suppliers across North Karnataka.
About Tata Motors Ltd (Formerly TML Commercial Vehicles Ltd):
Part of the USD 180 billion Tata Group, Tata Motors Ltd., (BSE: Scrip code 544569; NSE: Scrip code TMCV) is India’s largest and a globally renowned manufacturer of utility vehicles, pick-ups, trucks, and buses. With over eight decades of leadership in commercial mobility, the company is known for its innovation, reliability, and performance. Its advanced powertrains, connected technologies, and intelligent fleet solutions support a wide range of applications—from last-mile delivery to public transport while seamlessly driving the wheels of the nation’s economy. Guided by its brand promise Better Always, Tata Motors delivers future-ready solutions that enhance customer experience and drive sustainable growth. The company operates in India and South Korea, with a global presence across Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and SAARC countries.
As per the Composite Scheme of Arrangement sanctioned by the Hon’ble National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai Bench—amongst Tata Motors Limited, TML Commercial Vehicles Limited (the Company) and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited—the Company’s name was changed to Tata Motors Limited from TML Commercial Vehicles Limited (effective 29 October 2025), and its equity shares are listed on the BSE Ltd and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited.
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