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CORPORATE OVERVIEW (1-31)
STATUTORY REPORTS
FINANCIALS (123-204)
Showcased the Tata Mega Pixel - a four seater city-smart
global range extended electric vehicle (REEV) concept at
the Geneva Motor Show.
Unveiled the Tata Safari Storme-a 4WD SUV powered by
the 2.2 L DICOR a engine at the Delhi Auto Expo held in
January 2012.
Showcased at the New Delhi Auto Expo, the new Ultra
range of Tata LCV trucks and buses powered by the new
generation 3-litre and 5-litre engines, developed in-house.
After the Prima for the M&HCV segment, the Ultra range
represents the next quantum jump in the Indian LCV
segment with world class cutting technology.
Launched the Nano 2012 - with improved mileage,
better comfort and better driveability, with 10 new
refreshing colours.
Launched the Indica Vista refresh with new and
improved styling.
Launched the BS IV compliant Sumo Gold powered by the
4SP DICOR engine - with best-in-class power and
drivability and improved mileage.
Showcased the Aria with improved interiors and a 6-speed
automatic transmission (AT). An AT variant on the Prima
3138 tipper was also displayed.
Forayed into the super-luxury inter-city bus segment with
launch of the Tata Divo. Also launched new variants in the
Tata Starbus Ultra range. These products, in the mini- and
mid-bus segments, will be available in the luxury, standard
and deluxe variants.
Launched the Range Rover Evoque in September 2011
and has since garnered over 100 international awards. The
class leading urban 4x4 comes in a range of trim levels and
is the most customisable Range Rover ever produced.
The Jaguar XK range was significantly refreshed with a
new look for 2011. The new XKR-S, which was unveiled at
theGenevaMotor Show, is the fastest and themost powerful
production sports GT that Jaguar has ever built. The
Jaguar XF 12 model year line-up included a new four-
cylinder 2.2-litre diesel version of the XF with Intelligent
Stop-Start Technology, making it the most fuel-efficient
Jaguar yet.
A 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine of the Jaguar XJ was launched
in the Chinese market in early 2011, which has driven sales
growth in the year. During the year, the XJ was upgraded
to include a newExecutive Package and a Rear Seat Comfort
package, making Jaguar's flagship model, the ultimate
executive limousine experience.
Showcased the Jaguar C-X16 concept car at the New York
Auto Show. This will be the basis of the new F-type, a
two-seater sports car due for launch in 2013.
The 2012 Model Year Range Rover, with an all-new 4.4-litre
TDV8 engine, aiming to achieve a 14% reduction in CO
2
emissions and a 19% improvement in fuel consumption
to 7.81L/100km, was well received in the UK, Europe
and overseas.
Development of Environment FriendlyTechnologies
The Indigo Manza hybrid, powered by a 1.05 litre DICOR
engine and potent electricmotors, has a focus on drivability
and usable performance in the real world.
The Tata Nano CNG concept was displayed at the Auto
Expo with world class safety strategies and an intelligently
packaged CNG system so as not to disturb luggage space.
A CNG variant of the Magic Iris - a stylish, comfortable
and environment friendly vehicle was displayed at the
Auto Expo.
The Tata Starbus Fuel cell concept, a path breaking initiative
in alternate fuel technology, was developed with the
support from the Government of India's Department for
Scientific and Industrial Research. In this concept,
compressed hydrogen combines with oxygen to generate
electricity, which is used to power the vehicles motor and
emits only water vapour.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (32-45)