N Chandrasekaran Says Tata Motors Will Continue Investing In EV, Hydrogen Technologies

Tata Motors will continue investing in electric and hydrogen-based technologies for its commercial vehicle (CV) business as part of its long-term strategy to support cleaner mobility solutions, Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran said in the company's annual report for 2025-26. He emphasised that the transition to sustainable transportation will require a combination of electric, hydrogen and cleaner internal combustion engine (ICE) technologies rather than reliance on a single solution.

In his message to shareholders, Chandrasekaran noted that the global mobility sector is undergoing significant transformation driven by advances in digital technologies and artificial intelligence. He said these innovations are reshaping how vehicles are designed, operated and supported, while evolving customer expectations and regulatory requirements continue to influence industry priorities.

The Tata Motors chairman highlighted several factors redefining competitiveness in the automotive sector, including the shift toward clean energy, heightened safety expectations and the reconfiguration of global supply chains. He added that geopolitical uncertainties and uneven economic recovery across regions are creating additional challenges, making organisational agility and resilience increasingly important for long-term success.

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According to Chandrasekaran, Tata Motors plans to expand its portfolio of zero-emission electric commercial vehicles while simultaneously investing in hydrogen-based technologies for heavy-duty applications. He stated that hydrogen-powered solutions are expected to play an important role in segments where longer operating ranges and higher payload requirements make battery-electric alternatives more challenging to deploy at scale.

The company also intends to strengthen its capabilities in areas such as connected vehicle technologies, advanced driver assistance systems, data-driven fleet management services and digital mobility solutions. Chandrasekaran said these technologies, along with next-generation powertrains, will help shape the future of safer, more efficient and intelligent commercial transportation.

Tata Motors reported its highest-ever annual revenue of ₹83,855 crore during 2025-26, compared with ₹76,359 crore in the previous financial year, representing growth of 9.8 per cent. The chairman also informed shareholders that profitability improved significantly, with the automotive business delivering a return on capital employed of 72.3 per cent, a figure he described as among the highest in the global commercial vehicle industry. He expressed confidence that the company remains well-positioned to sustain profitable growth through disciplined capital allocation and continued investment in emerging mobility technologies.

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