TVS Motor Company

TVS Motor Company​

TVS Motor Company (commonly known as TVS) is an Indian multinational motorcycle manufacturer headquartered in Chennai. It is the third-largest motorcycle company in India in terms of revenue. The company has annual sales of three million units and an annual production capacity of over four million vehicles. TVS Motor Company is also the second largest two-wheeler exporter in India with exports to over 60 countries.TVS Motor Company is the flagship company of the TVS Group, being the largest company of the group in terms of valuation and turnover. The logo for TVS Motor Company features a red horse.Sundaram Clayton was founded in 1962 in collaboration with Clayton Dewandre Holdings, United Kingdom. It manufactured brakes, exhausts, compressors and various other automotive parts. 

The company set up a plant at Hosur in 1976, to manufacture mopeds as part of their new division. In 1980, TVS 50, Indias first two-seater moped rolled out of the factory at Hosur in Tamil Nadu, India. A technical collaboration with the Japanese auto giant Suzuki Ltd. resulted in the joint-venture between Sundaram Clayton Ltd and Suzuki Motor Corporation, in 1987. Commercial production of motorcycles began in 1989.Characteristics of TVS Motor CompanyIt was the first Indian company to deploy a catalytic converter in a 100 cc motorcycle and the first to indigenously produce a four stroke motorcycle. 

The list of firsts from the firm include:• Indias first 2-seater moped – TVS 50• Indias first Digital Ignition – TVS Champ• Indias first fully indigenous motorcycle – TVS Victor• Indias first company to launch ABS in a motorcycle - Apache RTR Series• Indonesias first dual-tone exhaust noise technology – TVS Tormax• Indias first connected scooter which claims to be Indias first Bluetooth Connected Scooter with features like Call Assistance, Navigation and Engine Killswitch - TVS NTORQ• Indias First 125cc bike with 3 Valve Engine, Inverted TFT display with Gear Shift Indicator, Underneath Storage - TVS Raider 125. TVS Motor VisionDriven by the customerTVS Motor will be responsive to customer requirements consonant with its core competence and profitability. TVS Motor will provide total customer satisfaction by giving the customer the right product, at the right price, at the right time.The Industry LeaderTVS Motor will be one among the top two two-wheeler manufacturers in India and one among the top five two-wheeler manufacturers in Asia.Global OverviewTVS Motor will have profitable operations overseas especially in Asian markets, capitalizing on the expertise developed in the areas of manufacturing, technology and marketing. The thrust will be to achieve a significant share for international business in the total turnover.At The Cutting EdgeTVS Motor will hone and sustain its cutting edge of technology by constant benchmarking against international leaders.

Committed to Total QualityTVS Motor is committed to achieving a self-reviewing organization in perpetuity by adopting TQM as a way of life. TVS Motor believes in the importance of the process. People and projects will be evaluated both by their end results and the process adopted.Environment, occupational health and safety policyWe at TVS Motor Company, a leading manufacturer of personal transportation products firmly believe in the integration of Environment, Occupational Health and Safety aspects with all business activities and ensure the well-being of employees and society.The Human FactorTVS Motor believes that people make an organization and that its well-being is dependent on the commitment and growth of its people. There will be a sustained effort through systematic training and planning career growth to develop employees' talents and enhance job satisfaction. TVS Motor will create an enabling ambience where the maximum self-actualisation of every employee is achieved. TVS Motor will support and encourage the process of self-renewal in all its employees and nurture their sense of self-worth.Responsible Corporate CitizenTVS Motor firmly believes in the integration of Safety, Health and Environmental aspects with all business activities and ensures the protection of employees and environment including development of surrounding communities.

 TVS Motor strives for long-term relationships of mutual trust and interdependence with its customers, employees, dealers, and suppliers.

Type                     Public

Traded as

BSE:                     532343

NSE:                     TVSMOTOR

Industry                 Automotive

Founded                1978, 45 years ago

Founder                 T. V. Sundram Iyengar

Headquarters         Chennai, Tamil Nadu,India

locations                4 two-wheeler and 1 three-wheeler plants

Area served           Worldwide

Key people             Venu Srinivasan(Chairman Emeritus)•Sudarshan Venu(Managing Director) 

Products               Two-wheeler•Three-wheeler•Automobile parts

Services                Vehicle service

Parent                   Sundaram - Clayton Limited (57.40%)

Subsidiaries          Norton Motorcycle Company (100%)

Website                 www.tvsmotor.com 

 Sigments              SCOOTERS•MOTORCYCLES•MOPEDS•ELECTRIC•THREE WHEELERS

Adress:                  Chaitanya, No.12, Khader Nawaz Khan Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai - 600 006, Tamil Nadu, India.

Tel:                        044 - 2833 2115

Fax:                       044 - 2833 2113

CIN No:                 L35921TN1992PLC022845

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