Tata Motors has filed a record number of patents in the financial year 2024–25, marking its highest-ever annual tally. The company submitted 250 patent applications and 148 design applications, reflecting a significant step in its research and development activities. These filings span a wide range of product and process innovations in line with key industry trends such as connectivity, electrification, sustainability, and safety (CESS).Innovations span vehicle systems and alternative technologies
The patent and design filings include developments across battery systems, powertrains, body and trim components, suspension, braking systems, HVAC, and emission control technologies. Tata Motors has also expanded its focus into hydrogen-based vehicles and fuel cell technologies.
In addition to patents and designs, the company filed 81 copyright applications and was granted 68 patents in FY25, bringing its cumulative total to 918 granted patents. The company also received five awards related to intellectual property rights during the year, both within India and internationally.
Rajendra Petkar, president and CTO at Tata Motors, said, “Our innovation strategy is focused on delivering sustained value to customers while staying ahead of the industry shifts. This milestone reflects our continued pursuit of automotive excellence and reinforces our long-term vision of manufacturing greener, safer, and more efficient vehicles.”
“With a growing portfolio of pioneering technologies, we remain committed to supporting nation-building through cutting-edge solutions. Looking ahead, our efforts remain rooted in shaping the future of mobility, serving the evolving aspirations of our customers and communities alike,” Petkar added.
