Tata Sons Aims for Manufacturing Excellence in Key Sectors
Tata Sons' Strategic Focus
New Delhi, July 24: N Chandrasekaran, the Chairman of Tata Sons, has outlined the company's ambition to enhance its manufacturing capabilities in sectors such as semiconductors, electric vehicles, digital platforms, and financial services.
In the latest annual report for 2025, he highlighted that Tata Electronics, which generates an impressive annual revenue of Rs 66,000 crore, is dedicated to establishing a vertically integrated ecosystem for technology hardware and semiconductor production.
The group has embarked on its semiconductor journey starting with the 28nm node, with plans to advance towards more sophisticated chip manufacturing.
Chandrasekaran emphasized, "In collaboration with TCS, startups, and other stakeholders, we are committed to preparing India for the GenAI era. We will develop data centers, train our workforce in new AI technologies, form top-tier partnerships, and provide solutions through human+AI models to revolutionize businesses."
Tata Capital, the financial services division of Tata Sons, is gearing up to launch its initial public offering within the next six to eight weeks.
In the electric vehicle sector, Agratas is working on developing 60 GWh of battery capacity, with facilities located in both India and the UK, supported by R&D centers in Bengaluru and Oxford, as informed by Chandrasekaran.
He noted that in the realms of batteries and renewable energy, the creation of capacity must be accompanied by consistent and assured offtake, which is essential for achieving solid financial returns.
Regarding Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), he mentioned new priorities such as minimizing waste sent to landfills, developing biodiversity initiatives, and replenishing the freshwater resources utilized.
Chandrasekaran expressed pride in Tata Electronics, which is on a promising path, employing over 65,000 individuals, with around 70 percent being women, and achieving an annual revenue of Rs 66,000 crore in the capital-intensive technology hardware sector.
Tata Power has significantly increased its renewable energy capacity over the past eight years, now leading India in rooftop solar and electric vehicle charging infrastructure, boasting 6,700 charging stations across the country.
Over the last five years, the Tata Group has seen its total revenues grow by 1.9 times, net profits increase by 3.6 times, and its leverage ratio decrease to 0.7 times.