Tata Motors, Stellantis Sign Definitive Agreement for Global Vehicle Technology Collaboration

Mumbai/ Pune, India, October 12, 2026: Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited (TMPV), its subsidiary Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Limited (TPEM) and Stellantis have announced the signing of a Definitive Agreement to expand their long-standing partnership into advanced technology and product collaboration.

The agreement builds on the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in February 2026 and marks a significant step in strengthening cooperation across vehicle engineering, product development and manufacturing.

Under the agreement, TMPV will provide Stellantis access to its advanced product technology and vehicle architecture. Stellantis will leverage these capabilities through its product development and engineering expertise in India to develop vehicles tailored to the requirements of more than 50 global markets. These markets have diverse customer preferences, regulatory frameworks and operating conditions.

Vehicles developed under the collaboration will be manufactured in India by Fiat India Automobiles Private Limited (FIAPL), the 50:50 joint venture between Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Stellantis.

Tata Motors-Stellantis Partnership Expands Beyond Manufacturing

The definitive agreement builds on the February 2026 MoU, under which the companies explored collaboration opportunities across manufacturing, engineering and supply chains in India and international markets. The latest development translates that intent into a defined partnership covering vehicle technology and architecture.

By combining India’s engineering capabilities and manufacturing scale with Stellantis’ global product development expertise and market reach, the companies aim to accelerate vehicle development and strengthen export opportunities.

The collaboration is also expected to reinforce India’s position as a strategic manufacturing and engineering hub within the global automotive industry, enabling vehicles engineered and manufactured in the country to serve customers across international markets.

Tata Motors and Stellantis Highlight Complementary Strengths

Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director and CEO of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, said the partnership had evolved over more than two decades, supported by mutual trust and complementary capabilities.

He noted that the agreement extends the relationship into advanced vehicle technology and architecture, reflecting the competitiveness of Tata Motors’ engineering and product development capabilities. He added that the collaboration presents an opportunity to develop compelling vehicles for customers in India and around the world.

Tianshu Xin, Chief Operating Officer of Stellantis Asia-Pacific, said partnerships remained central to the company’s value-creation strategy in the region. He highlighted the opportunity to combine Tata Motors’ capabilities in India with Stellantis’ global product development expertise and market presence to develop competitive vehicles and expand exports.

India Strengthens Its Role in Global Automotive Manufacturing

Stellantis has a portfolio of 14 automotive brands and operates across Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific. Its global engineering resources and market presence, combined with Tata Motors’ vehicle technology capabilities, provide a foundation for developing and manufacturing vehicles in India for international markets.

The agreement represents a further expansion of the companies’ established relationship, with advanced vehicle technology and architecture now forming a central part of their collaboration. It also underlines the growing importance of India’s engineering talent, manufacturing infrastructure and cost competitiveness in global automotive product development.