TVS Motor's R&D Investment Crosses ₹1,000 Crore in FY25.

Automotive giant TVS Motor Company (TVSM) has achieved a significant milestone in its commitment to innovation, investing a record ₹1,025 crore in research and development (R&D) during the fiscal year 2024-25. This marks the first time in the company's history that its R&D expenditure has surpassed the ₹1,000 crore mark.

According to TVSM's Annual Report for FY25, R&D spending saw a substantial 59 percent year-on-year increase, representing 2.8 percent of the company's revenue.

The report highlights that these substantial investments were channeled into bolstering TVSM's design, computing, and validation facilities. Key areas of focus included internal combustion engines (ICE), electric mobility, alternate fuels, flex fuels, advanced safety systems, and sustainability initiatives.

Sudarshan Venu, Managing Director of TVSM, reflected on the company's performance, stating, "FY24-25 was a landmark year that delivered record-breaking results." He further emphasized the company's resilience amidst global challenges, attributing success to "strengthening our localised manufacturing footprint, expanding our diversified sourcing network, and nurturing long-standing vendor relationships to continue delivering the most compelling and aspirational mobility solutions globally."

This record R&D investment underscores TVSM's strategic push towards future-ready mobility solutions and its dedication to leading innovation in the automotive sector.