From coffee to cars: Inside the sprawling Tata empire
N. Chandrasekaran, chairman of India's Tata Sons, has resigned amid tensions with the charity arm, Tata Trusts. Tata Trusts controls roughly 66% of Tata Sons, which oversees over 30 subsidiaries spanning industries from coffee to cars. Tata Sons' aviation division, led by Air India and Air India Express, operates nearly 300 aircraft and recently merged with Vistara.
Tata Motors, once a domestic truckmaker, now manufactures commercial vehicles, passenger cars, and electric vehicles. Tata Consultancy Services, the group's IT arm, has faced declining revenues due to reduced customer spending. Tata Steel, one of the world's oldest steelmakers, reported a net profit of $1.67 billion in 2025. Tata Power, a major integrated power utility, posted a profit after tax of $1.27 billion in fiscal 2026.
Tata Consumer Products includes brands such as Tanishq jewellery and Westside stores. Tata Electronics is investing in India's semiconductor industry. Tata Capital provides financial services, while Tata AIA and Tata AIG offer insurance products. Tata Communications connects businesses globally, and Tata Play offers pay-TV and streaming services.
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