Tata International Limited is a premier trading and distribution company with manufacturing capabilities in select businesses and a network of offices and subsidiaries spanning more than 29 countries in Africa, Europe, Middle East, Latin America and Asia.
As a member of the reputed business conglomerate the Tata group, the company upholds the highest ethical standards in the way it conducts business. Supported by a 7,100+ strong employee base, the company is strongly driven by customer centricity, and has, over the years, formed strategic alliances and partnerships with market leaders that have reinforced its role as preferred partners in international trade and business.
The worldwide revenues of INR 28,045 crore for FY24 have set it on a path of sustained growth even as it continues to focus on value-added offerings for our customers, backed by strong compliance of global norms within the sectors where it operates. The company leverages its worldwide presence along with sourcing and marketing competencies to deliver to customers across five key business verticals.
Metals Trading
Supported by global sourcing, deep market knowledge and supply chain management of various steel and related products, the metals trading business serves customers across 50 countries. Recent investments in downstream activities in Africa have widened our product offering and increase customer retention.
Key products offered include steel, pig iron, scrap, and customised engineering products for the aluminium industry.
Distribution
Tata International commenced automobile distribution in Africa in 1977 and has since evolved into a leading distributor of Tata Motors vehicles in the continent with operations in more than 12 countries. The business spread is marked by sophisticated showrooms, workshops with trained personnel and responsive after-sales service. The prestigious Jaguar Land Rover dealership has been added in select geographies.
Current operations have expanded to include long-term representation agreements, marketing and distribution tie-ups for farm machinery, including an association with John Deere. The company has recently partnered with Massey Ferguson.
The distribution business has consistently exceeded customers’ and principals’ expectations.
Finished Leather and Footwear
Tata International is India’s leading exporter, manufacturer and supply chain integrator of Finished Leather and Footwears with exports to over 35 countries. The diversified product basket comprises a large range of footwear and finished leather, all of which reflect contemporary trends in design and colour palette.
The company operates India’s only performance leather facility, supplying to global customers that include Jeep Compass, Honda, AlpineStars, Merrell and Maruti Genuine Accessories. The quality and customer orientation have helped build enduring associations with major global footwear brands like Clarks, Caleres, Deichmann, Gabor, Hushpuppies, Zara, H&M, Marks & Spencer, Timberland, and apparel brands like AlpineStars, Cole Haan, Diesel, Fossil, and Giorgio Armani.
State-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Tamil Nadu in India (Walajapet and Ranipet) and development centres in China and Portugal, besides a design studio in Italy puts Tata International ahead of peers in terms of capabilities and the breadth of offerings. It is the largest exporter of children’s shoes from India.
The company recently launched Tagra, a range of work, safety and military, and security shoes. Tagra offers high-quality, safe and specialised shoes crafted using FeetScience, a scientific approach to create strong, enduring footwear.
Minerals Trading
With the aim to cater to Asian raw material needs, Tata International is primarily engaged in trade of steam coal, coking coal and iron ore, as also trade in base metals, sponge iron and ferro alloys.
With presence across various international geographies, Tata International’s teams carry deep expertise in international sourcing across several origins including South Africa, Australia, Indonesia, USA, Russia, Brazil; marketing and distribution across markets including retail deliveries; shipping and logistics; and financing, in order to deliver value to business partners.
Tata International is among the top private trading houses in India and Vietnam and aspires to grow to a position of similar significance in Asia.
Agri Trading
The vision for the business is to tap into the ever-increasing global trade in agricultural commodities and create efficient linkages for a select presence across the value chain. The company’s teams create efficient linkages across the commodity value chain, offering end-to-end solutions to customers, growing our sourcing base while adhering to quality and food safety standards.
The company is exploring further collaborative opportunities of trading in sugar and sugar products, pulses and grains, and oil and oilseeds. Its teams leverage a strong network in ASEAN and Africa to grow this customer-oriented business.
Subsidiaries and Joint Ventures
Tata International’s largest subsidiary, Tata Africa Holdings has served as the flag bearer of the Tata group in the continent since 1977 and is headquartered in South Africa. It has facilitated several business collaborations and has successfully created a niche for the Tata brand, its values and commitment to the larger community.
Through subsidiaries and joint ventures worldwide, Tata International also has business interests in luxury hotels, bicycles, bus body building and vehicle assembly.
Corporate Sustainability
Tata International is deeply committed to being a proactive and responsible member of the community and the environment in which it is present. Stringent goals for the reduction of carbon footprint and greenhouse gases in leather plant and other facilities, coupled with initiatives for empowering local communities in equal measure, drive the long-term sustainability agenda. The company has won several prestigious national awards and international certifications for environment and quality.
