Tata Group Becomes Key Global Supplier for Tesla: Report
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Tata Group has reportedly become a global supplier for Tesla, marking a significant milestone for India’s electric vehicle (EV) industry. According to The Economic Times (ET), multiple Tata Group companies, including Tata AutoComp, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Tata Technologies, and Tata Electronics, are now supplying critical components and services to Elon Musk-led Tesla.
The report states that these Tata companies have quietly signed global agreements with Tesla, integrating into its supply chain. However, it remains unclear whether they have already started deliveries. As Tesla’s entry into the Indian market gains momentum, Tata’s role in its supply ecosystem is expected to expand further, particularly if the automaker establishes a local manufacturing unit in India.
Tesla is actively building a supplier base in India, as per ET, signaling increased business opportunities for Indian companies once Tesla begins local manufacturing. Tesla’s senior global procurement team has engaged with Indian suppliers to discuss sourcing key components such as castings, forgings, electronics, and fabricated parts.
The report also highlights that Tesla is expanding its Indian supplier network. Apart from Tata Group, over a dozen Indian firms, including Samvardhana Motherson, Suprajit Engineering, Sona BLW Precision Forgings, Varroc Engineering, Bharat Forge, and Sandhar Technologies, are now supplying parts like wiring harnesses, electric motors, gearboxes, forged parts, sheet metal, and electronic components.
Tata’s contributions include:
- Tata AutoComp – Engineering products for EVs
- Tata Technologies – Product lifecycle management solutions
- TCS – Circuit-board technologies
- Tata Electronics – Semiconductor chips, PCB assemblies for battery management, motor controllers, and door controls
Tesla has reportedly instructed suppliers to shift production away from China and Taiwan by next year, aligning with its supply chain diversification strategy.
Source: Financial Express
