Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited and Stellantis on 10 February signed a memorandum of understanding to explore additional collaboration opportunities across manufacturing, engineering and supply chain operations in India and select overseas markets. The agreement coincides with the completion of 20 years of joint operations through Fiat India Automobiles Private Limited (FIAPL).
The collaboration between the two companies is structured through FIAPL, a 50:50 joint venture that operates a shared manufacturing facility at Ranjangaon near Pune. Over the past two decades, the joint venture has developed capabilities in vehicle manufacturing, powertrain development and supply chain management, supporting programmes for both partners.
FIAPL has produced more than 1.37 million vehicles since it began operations and currently employs close to 5,000 people. The Ranjangaon plant has an annual production capacity of 222,000 units and manufactures seven models in total. Four models are produced for the Jeep brand, while three passenger vehicle models are produced for Tata Motors.
The Stellantis portfolio manufactured at the facility includes the Jeep Compass and Jeep Meridian, along with completely knocked down versions of the Jeep Grand Cherokee and Jeep Wrangler. Tata Motors passenger vehicles produced at the plant include the Nexon, Altroz and Curvv. The facility also undertakes powertrain manufacturing, producing engines, transmissions and traction motors in-house, and supplies vehicles to international markets including Japan and South Africa.
“FIAPL stands as a testament to what two strong organizations can achieve together. As we commemorate this milestone, we remain focused on evolving the partnership to support future-ready manufacturing, innovation, and sustainable growth in the region,” said Grégoire Olivier, Chief Operating Officer of Stellantis Asia Pacific.
“Our partnership with Stellantis through FIAPL reflects the strength of a long-standing collaboration built on trust, shared values and a common vision. We look forward to deepening this relationship with Stellantis in the years ahead,” said Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles.
In 2025, Tata Motors secured the rights from Stellantis to independently develop, update and recalibrate the 2.0-litre Multijet II diesel engine used in the Harrier and Safari models. The agreement provides Tata Motors with full control over future development of the engine, including compliance with upcoming emission regulations, performance enhancements and the introduction of multiple state-of-tune options. Under the arrangement, Tata Motors is no longer required to seek technical approvals from Stellantis or pay recurring royalty or licensing fees for modifications to the powertrain.
The new memorandum of understanding is intended to build on FIAPL’s established manufacturing and engineering base and assess additional areas of cooperation aligned with future product and technology requirements.
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited is engaged in the design, development, manufacturing and sale of passenger vehicles in India. Stellantis is a global automotive group with operations across vehicle manufacturing, powertrain development and mobility solutions.
