TVS Group

TVS Group is one of India's oldest business groups. It is a giant conglomerate with presence in diverse fields like automotive component manufacturing, automotive dealerships and electronics. Today, there are over thirty companies in the TVS Group, employing more than 40,000 people worldwide and with a turnover in excess of USD 2.2 billion.

TVS Group originated as a transport company in 1911. TV Sundaram Iyengar and Sons Limited is the parent and holding company of the TVS Group. TV Sundram Iyengar and Sons Limited has the following three divisions:

TVS and Sons: TVS and Sons is the largest automobile distribution company in India. It distributes Heavy Duty Commercial Vehicles, Jeeps and Cars. TVS and Sons represents premier automotive companies like Ashok Leyland, Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd., and Honda. The company is also one of the leading logistics solution providers and has set up state-of-the-art warehouses all over the country. TVS and Sons has also diversified into distributing a range of Garage equipments.

Sundaram Motors: Sundaram Motors distributes Heavy Duty Commercial Vehicles, Cars, and auto spare parts for several leading manufacturers. The company is also the dealer for Ashok Leyland, Honda, Fiat, Ford and Mercedes Benz.

Madras Auto Service: Madras Auto Service distributes automotive spare parts for all leading manufacturers.

Other major companies of TVS Group are:

TVS - Motor Company Limited: TVS Motor Company Limited is one of the largest two-wheeler manufacturers in India. It manufactures Motorcycles, Mopeds, Scooterettes and Scooters.

TVS Electronics Limited: TVS Electronics was incorporated in 1986 in collaboration with Citizen Watch Co. of Japan. The company manufactures a complete range of computer peripherals.

Axles India Limited: Axles India was promoted by Sundaram Finance, Wheels India and Eaton Corporation for the manufacture of axles for medium and heavy duty commercial vehicles in India.

Brakes India Limited: Brakes India is a joint venture between TV Sundram Iyengar and Sons Ltd. and Lucas Industries Plc., UK. The company manufactures braking equipment for automotive and non-automotive applications.

Sundaram Polymers Division: Sundaram Polymers Division manufactures Engineering Plastic compounds for various applications.

Harita Finance Limited: Harita Finance Ltd is a finance company under the TVS Group. It deals in retail finance, hire purchase, leasing and bill discounting.

Harita Finance Limited: Harita Finance Ltd is a finance company under the TVS Group. It deals in retail finance, hire purchase, leasing and bill discounting.

India Motor Parts and Accessories Limited: It is engaged in the distribution of automobile spare parts.

India Nippon Electricals Limited: It is a joint venture between Lucas Indian Service and Kokusan Denki Co Ltd., Japan. The company manufactures Electronic Ignition Systems for two wheelers and portable gensets.

IRIZAR TVS (P) Ltd: IRIZAR TVS (P) Ltd. is a joint venture between Sundaram Industries Ltd, Ashok Leyland Ltd and IRIZAR S. Coop of Spain. The company builds bus bodies for export and domestic market.

Lakshmi Auto Components Limited: The company is a subsidiary of TVS-Suzuki. It manufactures gears, crankshafts and connecting rods for TVS-Suzuki motorbikes and mopeds.

Lucas Indian Service: Lucas Indian Service is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lucas-TVS Ltd., engaged in the sales and service of auto-electricals and fuel injection equipment.

Lucas - TVS Limited: Lucas-TVS, a joint venture between Lucas Varity group, UK and TVS Group, is a leading manufacturer of auto electrical products and diesel fuel injection equipment in India.

Sundaram Brake Linings Limited: Sundaram Brake Linings is the leading manufacturer of brake linings in India.

Sundaram-Clayton Limited: Sundaram - Clayton Ltd manufactures complete range of air brake actuation system - compressors, actuators, valves, brake chambers, spring brakes, slack adjusters, couplings, hoses, switches and vacuum boosters for light/medium and heavy commercial vehicles and trailers. Foundry Division manufactures aluminum, gravity and pressure die-castings.

Note: The above information was last updated on 21-07-2007