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Mumbai, 29 April 2026: Tata Motors Ltd., India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, has achieved a significant innovation milestone in FY26 by filing 144 patent applications, marking the highest number of patent filings by Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles in a single year.

These filings are closely aligned with the company’s strategic priorities, including enhanced vehicle safety, improved reliability, optimised total cost of ownership, and superior occupant comfort. The strong filing performance also reflects the company’s focus on future-ready and sustainable mobility solutions, spanning emerging technologies such as electric vehicles and hydrogen-based internal combustion engines.

During the year, the company strengthened its intellectual property portfolio by filing 21 design applications and 35 copyright applications, in addition to its patent filings. It also secured 15 patent grants, increasing the cumulative number of granted patents to over 650.

This record achievement underscores Tata Motors’ continued commitment to leveraging innovation to deliver enhanced value to customers and reinforces its position as a leader in commercial automotive innovation.

Commenting on the achievement,Mr. Aniruddha Kulkarni, Vice President and Head – Engineering, Tata Motors Ltd., said: “Innovation is at the heart of everything we do at Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles. The record number of patent applications filed in FY26 is a testament to the passion, creativity, and technical excellence of our engineering teams. It reinforces our vision of establishing Tata Motors as a global benchmark for innovation in commercial mobility. As we look ahead, we remain committed to harnessing our innovation capabilities to serve the long-term interests of our customers, communities, and the nation.”

About Tata Motors Ltd (Formerly TML Commercial Vehicles Ltd):

Part of the USD 180 billion Tata Group, Tata Motors Ltd., (BSE: Scrip code 544569; NSE: Scrip code TMCV) is India’s largest and a globally renowned manufacturer of utility vehicles, pick-ups, trucks, and buses. With over eight decades of leadership in commercial mobility, the company is known for its innovation, reliability, and performance. Its advanced powertrains, connected technologies, and intelligent fleet solutions support a wide range of applications—from last-mile delivery to public transport while seamlessly driving the wheels of the nation’s economy. Guided by its brand promise Better Always, Tata Motors delivers future-ready solutions that enhance customer experience and drive sustainable growth. The company operates in India and South Korea, with a global presence across Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and SAARC countries.

As per the Composite Scheme of Arrangement sanctioned by the Hon’ble National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai Bench—amongst Tata Motors Limited, TML Commercial Vehicles Limited (the Company) and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited—the Company’s name was changed to Tata Motors Limited from TML Commercial Vehicles Limited (effective 29 October 2025), and its equity shares are listed on the BSE Ltd and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited.

Media Contact Information: Tata Motors Corporate Communications: [email protected] | cv.tatamotors.com

Mumbai, 29 April 2026: Tata Motors Ltd., India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, has achieved a significant innovation milestone in FY26 by filing 144 patent applications, marking the highest number of patent filings by Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles in a single year.

These filings are closely aligned with the company’s strategic priorities, including enhanced vehicle safety, improved reliability, optimised total cost of ownership, and superior occupant comfort. The strong filing performance also reflects the company’s focus on future-ready and sustainable mobility solutions, spanning emerging technologies such as electric vehicles and hydrogen-based internal combustion engines.

During the year, the company strengthened its intellectual property portfolio by filing 21 design applications and 35 copyright applications, in addition to its patent filings. It also secured 15 patent grants, increasing the cumulative number of granted patents to over 650.

This record achievement underscores Tata Motors’ continued commitment to leveraging innovation to deliver enhanced value to customers and reinforces its position as a leader in commercial automotive innovation.

Commenting on the achievement,Mr. Aniruddha Kulkarni, Vice President and Head – Engineering, Tata Motors Ltd., said: “Innovation is at the heart of everything we do at Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles. The record number of patent applications filed in FY26 is a testament to the passion, creativity, and technical excellence of our engineering teams. It reinforces our vision of establishing Tata Motors as a global benchmark for innovation in commercial mobility. As we look ahead, we remain committed to harnessing our innovation capabilities to serve the long-term interests of our customers, communities, and the nation.”

About Tata Motors Ltd (Formerly TML Commercial Vehicles Ltd):

Part of the USD 180 billion Tata Group, Tata Motors Ltd., (BSE: Scrip code 544569; NSE: Scrip code TMCV) is India’s largest and a globally renowned manufacturer of utility vehicles, pick-ups, trucks, and buses. With over eight decades of leadership in commercial mobility, the company is known for its innovation, reliability, and performance. Its advanced powertrains, connected technologies, and intelligent fleet solutions support a wide range of applications—from last-mile delivery to public transport while seamlessly driving the wheels of the nation’s economy. Guided by its brand promise Better Always, Tata Motors delivers future-ready solutions that enhance customer experience and drive sustainable growth. The company operates in India and South Korea, with a global presence across Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and SAARC countries.

As per the Composite Scheme of Arrangement sanctioned by the Hon’ble National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai Bench—amongst Tata Motors Limited, TML Commercial Vehicles Limited (the Company) and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited—the Company’s name was changed to Tata Motors Limited from TML Commercial Vehicles Limited (effective 29 October 2025), and its equity shares are listed on the BSE Ltd and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited.

Media Contact Information: Tata Motors Corporate Communications: [email protected] | cv.tatamotors.com

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