Tata Motors Clocks a New Patent Speed Record – Because Who Said Innovation Doesn’t Come with Horsepower?
If innovation were a race, Tata Motors just lapped the competition and did a victory burnout. With a thunderous 250 patent filings and 148 design applications in FY25 – the highest in its history – Tata Motors has proven it’s not just building vehicles, but driving India’s intellectual horsepower to new heights.
From zero-emission dreams to hydrogen-powered schematics, the automaker’s R&D garages have been buzzing with more energy than a Formula E pit crew. The filings cover everything from future-forward connectivity and electrification to systems as essential as brakes, body trims, and even that unsung hero of Indian summers — the HVAC.
Let’s talk numbers, shall we? Aside from the 250 patents and 148 design applications, the company also went full throttle with 81 copyright filings and secured 68 patent grants in FY25 alone — taking the total to a sleek 918. If patents were trophies, Tata Motors would need a warehouse… with climate control, of course.
And no, this isn’t just a bunch of paperwork. This is Tata Motors translating blueprints into bold statements. Safety, sustainability, and the pursuit of zero tailpipe guilt are the fuel behind this intellectual acceleration. The company’s innovation spree is fully aligned with the megatrends of CESS — Connectivity, Electrification, Sustainability, and Safety — which, if we’re being honest, also sounds like a cool new band.
“Fuel Cells? Check. Next-gen powertrains? Check. Emission control magic? Triple check,” said absolutely everyone in the R&D department, probably.
But beyond the labs and laptops, the innovation wave also brought home five prestigious awards in intellectual property excellence — both domestically and internationally. Yes, Tata Motors’ trophy shelf now needs a patent of its own.
Rajendra Petkar, President and CTO of Tata Motors, looked at the road ahead with confidence:
“Our innovation strategy isn’t about flashy gimmicks — it’s about creating sustained value, staying ahead of market shifts, and driving the future of mobility. Whether it’s a greener drivetrain or a smarter suspension, we’re engineering excellence that benefits customers, communities, and country alike.”
If there’s one thing this year has proven, it’s that Tata Motors doesn’t just make cars — it makes the future. One blueprint at a time.
So here’s to a year where innovation wasn’t just filed — it was driven.
