From coffee to cars: Inside the Tata empire as its chairman steps down
Here are more details on the group’s businesses.
N. Chandrasekaran, chairman of India's Tata Sons, resigned on August 12 due to board rejecting his reappointment amidst conflicts with Tata Trusts, the charity arm controlling 66% of Tata Sons. Tata Sons oversees over 30 companies, including significant aviation, automotive, and electronics businesses.
Air India and Air India Express, part of the aviation segment, operate nearly 300 aircraft together. In November 2024, Air India merged with Vistara, forming a larger full-service carrier with an expanded network and fleet. However, the airline has sustained losses since 2022 and is currently undergoing a multi-year turnaround program.
Tata Motors, once a domestic truckmaker, has grown into a global automotive group with commercial vehicles, passenger cars, and EVs. The company split into two separate entities in October 2025, with Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles valued at around US$13.43 billion. In 2026, Tata Motors sold 641,587 units, including electric vehicles. Jaguar Land Rover, acquired by Tata Motors in 2008 for US$2.3 billion, reported an annual loss in 2025 due to a cyberattack and weaker demand in China.
Tata Consultancy Services, Tata Sons' largest recurring cash contributor, faced a decline in its market capitalization due to reduced discretionary technology spending. Tata Steel, a world-renowned steelmaker with operations in mining and finished products, posted a net profit of 159.69 billion Indian rupees in 2026.
Tata Power, one of India's largest integrated power utilities, reported a profit after tax of 51.18 billion rupees for fiscal 2026. The group has a strong presence in various consumer market sectors, including Titan, Trent, Tata Consumer Products, and Voltas. The Tata Group also owns British tea brand Tetley and is Starbucks' joint-venture partner in India, with over 500 outlets across the country. Tata Electronics is investing in India's chip ambitions through semiconductor and assembly facilities in Gujarat and Assam.
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