By Avishek Banerjee

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Tata Motors is set to split its commercial vehicle (CV) and passenger vehicle (PV) businesses into two independent listed companies from October 1, 2025. The move follows approvals from the board, regulators, and the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).Girish Wagh will lead the commercial vehicle entity, while Shailesh Chandra will head the passenger vehicle business, which includes electric vehicle operations and certain investments such as Jaguar Land Rover (JLR).The company says the demerger will allow each business to pursue its strategy more effectively, improve accountability, and unlock shareholder value. The CV and PV units have distinct growth drivers, capital requirements, and market dynamics, making separation a strategic decision.Effective date: October 1, 2025, when the demerger legally takes effect.Appointed date: July 1, 2025, for accounting and valuation purposes.Operational timeline: Share allotment, separate tickers, and listing procedures will follow after the effective date.Shareholders will receive one share in the new CV company (TMLCV) for each Tata Motors share they hold, maintaining identical ownership proportions in both entities. This 1:1 ratio eliminates fractional allocations. The official record date to determine shareholder eligibility has not yet been announced; Tata Motors will notify exchanges once finalized.Also Read: Tata Motors Shares Drop 4% Intra-Day on JLR Cyberattack Concern | Republic WorldTML Commercial Vehicles Limited (TMLCV): Will hold the CV business and is expected to be renamed ‘Tata Motors Limited’. Current Tata Motors Limited: Will retain the PV business, including EVs and JLR exposure, and will be renamed ‘Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited’.Shares will be credited automatically to demat accounts post-corporate action. Voting power remains largely unchanged due to the 1:1 swap. Each company will declare dividends independently, based on its standalone earnings.Over the past year, Tata Motors’ share price has fallen about 32.5%, with a drop of nearly 42% from its July 2024 peak of Rs 1,156 per share.