The US$8.5bn Chennai-headquartered TVS Group become Strategic Partners of UK India Business Council

TVS Group underscores their UK commitment by joining the UKIBC as Strategic Partners.

With significant and longstanding commitments and ambitions for their operations in the UK, the TVS Group regards the UK as a major contributor to their future.

The UKIBC looks forward to working with TVS Group by providing our expert tailored support in account management, access to our policy groups, connections with key stakeholders in the UK and India, branding, event interaction, market intelligence, delegations, communications, and business support.

TVS Group is a US$8.5billion (GBP7.2 billion) Indian multinational founded in 1911, with over 90 companies under its umbrella and a presence in over 60 countries. TVS is one of India’s most respected business groups and operates in diverse fields that range from 2-wheeler and automotive component manufacturing to automotive dealerships, financial services, electronics, real estate and logistics. Uniting these multiple businesses is a common ethos of quality, customer service and social responsibility. Ensuring inclusive growth and value creation for all stakeholders are central to the TVS Group’s approach towards creating sustainable businesses.

Within the TVS Group sit the following companies with existing footprints in the UK:

TVS Motor Company (TVSM) – the flagship company within the TVS Group. TVS Motor is the third largest 2-wheeler company in India, manufacturing the largest range of 2-wheelers. It has an annual sale of more than 3 million units and an annual capacity of over 4 million vehicles. TVS Motor is also the 2nd largest exporter in India with exports to over 60 Countries. TVS Motor’s strength lies in its extensive research and development, resulting in products that are industry leading in terms of innovation, and environment-friendly products, backed by reliable customer service.

TVSM has a long association with UK universities and business establishments and looks forward to developing these further.

TVSM has nurtured long-term partnership of 30 years with Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG). WMG, part of University of Warwick, is a well-renowned institution engaged in assisting industries all over the world by providing research, education and knowledge transfer in engineering, manufacturing and technology. The relationship initiated in the areas of training and manufacturing excellence and has expanded to partnering in a joint research and development programme.

TVS Supply Chain Solutions (TVS SCS) – a subsidiary of a global provider of world-class, end-to-end supply chain services across a variety of sectors. This includes Supply Chain Consultancy, Product Data Management, Order Management, Inventory Management, Strategic Purchasing, Storage and Warehousing, Transport and Refurbishment.  They are specialists in transforming clients supply chain and logistics through our people, process and technology, delivering improved performance and reduced cost. In Defence, TVS SCS manage a range of commodities and parts for equipment (c:350,000 NATO Stock Numbers) on behalf of the UK MoD and Prime Contractors.

UK India Business Council look forward to working with TVS Group in the UK-India corridor.

Visit tvsmotors.com for more information on the TVS Group