Tata Motors Limited has announced a fresh investment of ₹120 crore in Freight Commerce Solutions Private Limited (Freight Tiger), reinforcing its strategic partnership with the leading digital freight ecosystem. This move builds on Tata Motors’ initial investment of ₹150 crore in October 2023, raising the total commitment to ₹270 crore. The company has also acquired 49,500 equity shares through a secondary purchase, taking its expected stake to 42%-46% post-transaction.
Key Highlights of the Strategic Investment
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Freight Tiger Overview: Founded in 2014, Mumbai-headquartered Freight Tiger provides cloud-based transportation management software (TMS) and a digital marketplace connecting shippers, carriers, fleet owners, and logistics service providers. The company reported ₹26.6 crore revenue in FY25.
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Industry Synergy: The alliance leverages Tata Motors’ connected vehicle platform ‘Fleet Edge’ and Freight Tiger’s AI-powered digital freight solutions. Together, they aim to create India’s first integrated digital logistics ecosystem covering the entire freight value chain.
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AI-Driven Growth: With this funding, Freight Tiger will accelerate development of AI-based solutions to enhance operational efficiency, business intelligence, and back-office workflow automation. Upcoming launches include AI modules such as Vehicle Supply Density and next-gen dispatch planning.
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Market Leadership: Freight Tiger already facilitates over 10 million freight trips annually, serving marquee clients like Saint-Gobain, JSW Steel, Asian Paints, Amul, and Zepto. The combined vision is to digitize a significant portion of India’s freight movement and reduce logistics costs as a percentage of GDP.
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Transaction Details: The ₹134 crore investment comprises cash consideration for Series C Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares and equity shares, finalizing on September 30, 2025. No government or regulatory approvals were required.
This strategic collaboration enhances Tata Motors’ leadership in commercial vehicle manufacturing by integrating advanced digital freight technologies, promising a transformative impact on India’s logistics landscape. The partnership is poised to drive smarter, more connected, and customer-centric freight operations, powering the nation’s economic growth through innovation and efficiency.
Source: Tata Motors Limited press announcement
