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Shailesh Chandra

Managing Director & CEO, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd (TMPVL) & Tata Passenger Electric Mobility (TPEM), Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited

Search every verified Shailesh Chandra interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director and CEO of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, recently discussed the launch of the Tata AERIS, a compact sedan positioned as a successor to the Tigor. In an interview, he explained that the name AERIS derives from "air," conveying a sense of spaciousness, and highlighted features such as a CNG option with minimal boot compromise, an AMT experience, ventilated seats, wireless charging, and a 360-degree camera. He also noted that the compact sedan segment declined after the rise of SUVs like the Nexon, and expressed the view that the AERIS could help revive that segment. At the SIAM 66th Annual Conference, where he serves as President of SIAM, Chandra stated that demand across vehicle categories, including commercial vehicles, was at strong levels, with healthy dealer inventories and expectations of continued demand through the festive season. He also said that EV demand at booking levels was 30-33 percent while retail penetration was 25 percent, indicating supply constraints in electric vehicles. On exports, he mentioned that harmonization of regulations with developed markets had increased opportunities for Indian-made cars, citing South Africa as an example where nearly 50 percent of cars sold are exported from India. In an interview with IIT (BHU), his alma mater, he reflected on his career path from mechanical engineering to electric and software-defined vehicles, describing cars as "mobile phones on wheels."

Recent appearances

  • क्यों बदली Tata ने Tigor की पहचान? AERIS के पीछे की पूरी कहानी | Shailesh Chandra, MD & CEO, TMPVL

    September 28, 2026 · 📺 TV9 Bharatvarsh

    Tata Motors ने अपनी लोकप्रिय कॉम्पैक्ट सेडान को नए अंदाज़ में पेश करते हुए Tata AERIS को लॉन्च किया है। नया डिजाइन, नए फीचर्स और कई बड़े बदलावों के साथ AERIS को Tigor से आगे एक नए पैकेज के तौर पर पेश किया गया है। इस खास बातचीत में हमने Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles के MD Shailesh Chandra से बात की और जाना कि AERIS के पीछे Tata Motors की क्या सोच है, इसे बनाने की जरूरत क्यों पड़ी और कंपनी ने डिजाइन से लेकर फीचर्स तक किन चीज़ों पर फोकस किया। वीडियो में जानिए: Tata AERIS को बनाने के पीछे की पूरी planning Tigor से कितना अलग है AERIS? नए डिजाइन और styling के पीछे की सोच AERIS में मिलने वाले नए…

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  • Tata Motors Launches Aeris | Will Be Ending 2026 With Sales Of Over 7.5 Lakh Units: Tata Motors

    September 28, 2026 · 📺 CNBC-TV18

    New Launch | Tata Motors Launches 'Aeris' Priced At Rs 5.29 Lakh; Sees Tier-2, Tier-3 Demand Shailesh Chandra, MD & CEO, Tata Motors, To CNBC-TV18 Compact sedans have grown by around 20% in the last 1-2 years Will be ending the year with sales of over 7.50 lakh units Have gained nearly 2-2.50% market share #tatamotors #tataaeris #tataaerislaunch #tataaerisprice #tataaerissales #2026tatamotorsgrowth #cnbctv18 #cnbctv18market #businessnews #businessnewstoday #businessnewsinenglish #sharemarkettoday 🔴CNBC TV18 LIVE TV: https://youtube.com/live/P857H4ej-MQ SUBSCRIBE to our Channel: https://b…

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  • SIAM 66th Annual Conference: Exclusive Conversation with Shailesh Chandra, Big Outlook on Auto Industry

    September 03, 2026 · 📺 CNBC Awaaz.

    SIAM 66th Annual Conference: Exclusive Conversation with Shailesh Chandra, Big Outlook on Auto Industry From CNBC-Awaaz’s mega coverage of the 66th SIAM Annual Conference, watch an exclusive conversation with Shailesh Chandra, MD & CEO of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and President of SIAM. Watch CNBC-Awaaz’s mega coverage of the 66th SIAM Annual Conference featuring an exclusive conversation with Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director & CEO of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and President of SIAM. #SIAM2026 #SIAM #ShaileshChandra #TataMotors #AutoIndustry #AutomobileIndustry #EV #ElectricVeh…

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  • A Conversation with Shri Shailesh Chandra | Distinguished Alumnus/Alumna Awards (DAA) | Profession

    August 13, 2026 · 📺 IIT (BHU), Varanasi

    In this episode of the Distinguished Alumnus/Alumna Awards Interview Series, hear from Shri Shailesh Chandra (B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering, 1995), as he reflects on his IIT (BHU) journey, his passion for automobiles, and the industry’s transformation from mechanical engineering to electric and software-defined vehicles. Official Social Media Handles : Instagram -   / iitbhu.varanasi   Threads - https://www.threads.com/@iitbhu.varanasi LinkedIn -   / iitbhu-varanasi   X - https://x.com/IITBHU_Varanasi Facebook -   / pr.iitbhu   #IITBHU #DAA #DistinguishedAlumni #MechanicalEngineering #Autom…

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  • Exclusive: Shailesh Chandra on the Vision Behind the New Tiago EV

    June 04, 2026 · 📺 Zee Business

    नई जनरेशन Tiago EV में मॉडर्न और आकर्षक डिजाइन पर खास फोकस ग्राहकों की जरूरतों को ध्यान में रखते हुए कई नए फीचर्स जोड़े गए नई Tiago EV में 360° कैमरा और डिजिटल इंस्ट्रूमेंट क्लस्टर जैसे एडवांस फीचर्स Tiago रेंज में पेट्रोल, CNG और EV तीनों विकल्प उपलब्ध पिछले 6 महीनों में Tata Motors ने कई नए मॉडल Launch किए देखिए टाटा मोटर्स के MD & CEO शैलेश चंद्रा के साथ ज़ी बिज़नेस की खास बातचीत #TataMotors #TiagoEV #TataTiagoEV #ElectricVehicle #EVIndia #ElectricCars #CarLaunch About Zee Business: Zee Business is India's Number 1 Hindi business news channel. It's your channel for profit and w…

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  • Tata Motors Hybrid Cars क्यों नहीं बनाती? | Shailesh Chandra, MD & CEO, TMPVL, ने बताया बड़ा कारण

    June 02, 2026 · 📺 TV9 Bharatvarsh

    Tata Motors Hybrid Cars क्यों नहीं बनाती? | Shailesh Chandra, MD & CEO, TMPVL, ने बताया बड़ा कारण भारत में Hybrid Cars की लोकप्रियता लगातार बढ़ रही है, लेकिन Tata Motors ने अब तक कोई Hybrid Vehicle लॉन्च नहीं किया है। आखिर इसकी वजह क्या है? इस खास बातचीत में Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. (TMPVL) और Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. (TPEM) के Managing Director & CEO, Shailesh Chandra बताते हैं कि Tata Motors Hybrid Technology को क्यों नहीं अपना रही, कंपनी का EV फोकस क्या है, और भविष्य में Hybrid Cars को लेकर उसकी क्या रणनीति है। क्या Hybrid वास्तव में EV का बेहतर विकल्प है? क्या Ta…

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  • 2026 Tata Tiago & Democratising EVs In India | Shailesh Chandra, Tata Motors Explains! | Times Drive

    June 02, 2026 · 📺 Times Drive

    Join in as Shailesh Chandra, MD & CEO, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, shares key insights on the current state of the entry-level hatchback car in India. Talking about the 2026 Tata Tiago and Tiago.ev facelift models, Shailesh Chandra highlights the importance of hatchbacks and their demand and how Tata Motors plans to democratise electric vehicles in the country with its new Tiago.ev model. #tatatiago #tatamotors #shaileshchandra #tatatiagolaunch #carlaunch #hatchback #indiancars #auto #newcar #carreview #autonews #automobileindustry #timesdrive 0:00 Introduction: Shailesh Chandra Intervie…

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  • 2026 Tiago & Tiago EV Launched | What Changed, What’s Next For Tata? Interview With Shailesh Chandra

    May 28, 2026 · 📺 OVERDRIVE

    We caught up with Shailesh Chandra, MD & CEO, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd., to talk about the updated 2026 Tata Tiago and Tiago EV along with Tata Motors’ future plans. In this interview, he speaks about the changes made to the Tiago, the possible return of hatchbacks in the market, customer reactions to fast charging on the Tiago EV, growth in Punch EV sales and Tata Motors’ thoughts on alternative fuels like E85 and E100 ethanol. A detailed conversation covering EV adoption, customer trends and what Tata Motors sees for the future of mobility in India. Watch the full interview and…

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  • 2026 Tiago Launched, EV Battery Stategy & Why Hatchbacks Aren’t Dead | Shailesh Chandra

    May 27, 2026 · 📺 Autocar Professional

    Description: Tata Motors President Shailesh Chandra speaks to Autocar India at the launch of the new-generation Tata Tiago and ...

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  • Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Q4 FY26 Earnings Conference Call | Concall.in

    May 14, 2026 · 📺 Concall

    Listen to the Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Q4 FY26 Earnings Conference Call to hear key management insights, financial performance highlights, and strategic outlook for the quarter. Explore transcripts, summaries, and analysis of thousands of listed companies on - https://www.concall.in 📊 Stay updated with company earnings, financial results, and management commentary — all in one place. 🔔 Subscribe to our channel for more quarterly earnings calls and corporate updates from Indian listed companies.

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  • India’s Auto Sector Hits 7Yr High | Shailesh Chandra on West Asia Crisis, EV Surge & Delhi EV Policy

    April 16, 2026 · 📺 Autocar Professional

    Shailesh Chandra, MD, CEO Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles & President, SIAM, discusses India’s automotive sector reaching a 7-year high amid geopolitical headwinds from the West Asia crisis. While the sector has managed current challenges effectively, he warns that a prolonged conflict could pose significant risks to the industry. In this insightful conversation, Chandra reveals there is marked shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) in India and the growth trend is expected to continue. He also shares perspectives on Delhi’s draft EV policy, emphasizing that policy frameworks should be enabling…

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  • Reasons Why Tata Motors Dominate EV Market ft Shailesh Chandra

    March 04, 2026 · 📺 NDTV AutoMate

    In this in‑depth conversation with Shailesh Chandra, MD and CEO, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, on the sidelines of the Tata Punch EV launch. Chandra elaborates on how Tata Motors emerged as India’s EV market leader by being an early mover and staying focused on scale, customers and ecosystem development. The interview explores Tata Motors' key learnings from India’s EV journey, the sharp challenges of electrifying the sub‑₹12 lakh segment, and why true mass adoption depends on cracking this price band. Chandra also discusses government support, future EV launches, including the Sierra EV,…

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Verified interview transcripts

Notable quotes

“If I separate EV from ICE, right now where is more demand visible and where are you facing difficulty in supply? Is it EVs or ICE? Currently I have problems in both, it depends model-wise. But I have more problem in EV because EV demand if I look at booking level is 30-33 percent while my penetration at retail level is 25%. So that gap you see indicates that we are not able to supply as much electric as demand is bei”

“The compact sedan segment was flourishing, and perhaps one of your own cars came and broke that segment because Nexon came and the entire focus shifted towards SUVs, all manufacturers came there and this segment came down. So now what is the reason that you think AERIS will be able to revive that segment? Because among the top three players, there is only one player who has taken more than half of the market share. I”

“फ्लेक्सुअल देखिए वो एक देश की एक जो इंपेरेटिव है एनर्जी सिक्योरिटी उसको एड्रेस करती है। तो हम लोग जो है ओएमसी जो हैं ऑयल मार्केटिंग कंपनीज़, ओईएम्स और गवर्नमेंट साथ मिलके हम लोग तय करते हैं कि कैसे अपने एफर्ट को सिंक्रोनाइज करके हम एक सर्टेन मिक्स इथेनॉल ला पाएं।”

“मैं हाइब्रिड का रोल कम देखता हूं। रादर मैं ज्यादा रोल सीएनजी इलेक्ट्रिक का देखता हूं और ट्रांजिशन टेक्नोलॉजीस पेट्रोल से लोग मूव करना चाहेंगे तो डेस्टिनेशन टेक्नोलॉजी की तरफ मूव करें।”

“We have three imperatives when it comes to cars nation there are three imperatives. One is climate change, acute pollution, 15 out of 20 most polluted cities in this in our country. And third is the energy security. Actually electric vehicles are serving all three. One of energy security ethanol can definitely help in overcoming that. So one ethanol plays a role in you know lesser dependence on oil import.”

“Thiago EV is the only EV which is a financial asset not EV any car is an expense this is an asset why because the price of this car can be completely recovered through the saving on now the fuel prices have also increased if you use an EV you'll save the entire price of the car in 4 years after 4 years the car is paying you back if you for additional four year you have money to buy the next car so once you invest it'”

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