October 24, 2025

Hold on tight, auto fans! Tata Motors is shaking things up in a big way. Starting October 24, the company’s passenger vehicle division will proudly wear a new name: Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV). This change marks the final step in a major breakup, called a demerger, where Tata Motors is dividing its vast empire into two separate stars: commercial and passenger vehicles. Why the split? Tata Motors announced back in March 2024 that running the commercial vehicles (like trucks and buses) and passenger vehicles (cars, EVs, and luxury Jaguar Land Rover) as separate entities would speed up decisions, sharpen focus, and better use of funds. Traders will see this in their market screens as the ticker changes from “Tata Motors Ltd” to “TMPV” from October 24, as per BSE’s notification. Remember October 1? That was when the demerger officially kicked off with a neat 1:1 share ratio. If you owned one share of Tata Motors, you got one share in the new commercial vehicle company. October 14 was the record date to lock in shareholders for this swap. Soon, the commercial vehicle business will launch its own stock market journey after regulatory thumbs-up. What’s packed inside the shiny new TMPV? The passenger vehicle business will now include electric vehicles (EVs), Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), and domestic cars—the areas Tata Motors bets will drive future growth. Meanwhile, the commercial vehicle side sticks to its strength—trucks, buses, and defence transport solutions. A Mumbai-based analyst explained, "This clean split allows both passenger and commercial businesses to be benchmarked separately against global peers, enabling sharper strategic focus and independent valuation." Sounds like a win-win for investors looking for clear insights! The stock price did a dramatic dip of nearly 40% right after the record date, but don't panic! This drop is just a 'technical' change because the market is now valuing the passenger and commercial arms separately, not a loss in real value. This renaming act isn’t just about names—it’s a new dawn for Tata Motors. It uncouples its legacy commercial vehicle legacy from the fast-rising passenger and electric vehicle chapters. With this gear change, Tata Motors aims to race ahead in India’s EV game and keep revving as a passenger car leader. So, buckle up and watch as Tata Motors redefines the road ahead with fresh names and sharper focus!

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