Bajaj Auto’s push for a controlling stake in KTM isn’t just another flashy move. It’s the latest reminder that Indian automotive companies are rewriting the global script. From reviving iconic British motorcycle brands to quietly building engines for BMW, the Indian auto industry is shaping the future — not chasing it. Here's a sharp look at all the global car and bike brands now driven by Indian ownership. 

International Auto Brands Owned by Indian Corporates Today: KTM, Jaguar Land Rover Group, Norton Motorcycles And More 

1. Tata Motors — Jaguar Land Rover Group 

Back in 2008, Tata pulled off what looked like corporate fantasy — acquiring Jaguar and Land Rover from Ford. Nearly two decades later, it’s clear this wasn’t just a good deal. It was a global power shift. JLR’s premium playbook now feeds directly into Tata’s electric push, while Tata’s manufacturing strength helps JLR stay relevant and profitable. The two aren’t just partners. They’re now fully integrated. 

2. Bajaj Auto — KTM and Husqvarna 

Bajaj has long held a near-equal stake in Austria’s KTM, but it now wants majority control. The deal also includes Husqvarna. Bajaj doesn’t just invest — it manufactures most of KTM and Husqvarna’s bikes from India for global export. What started as a clever distribution tie-up is now a full-throttle acquisition. Europe’s most aggressive performance brands now run on Indian muscle. 

3. TVS Motor Company — Norton Motorcycles 

When Norton collapsed under debt, TVS swooped in and bought the brand in 2020. It’s since moved operations to Solihull, built a new R&D facility, and launched redesigned premium bikes. Norton is no longer a dusty British relic. With TVS backing it, it's aiming for a real comeback — with modern tech, serious funding, and global ambitions. 

4. Classic Legends — Jawa, Yezdi, BSA 

A Mahindra-backed venture, Classic Legends has become the retro-bike magnet of Indian motorcycling. It relaunched Jawa and Yezdi for Indian streets and revived BSA in the UK and India. This is more than nostalgia. It’s a calculated revival strategy designed to export old-school cool with modern engineering. 

5. Eicher Motors — Royal Enfield 

Eicher didn’t acquire Royal Enfield. It resurrected it. What was once a dying British brand is now a global cult label, selling more midsize motorcycles than Harley and Triumph combined. Built in Chennai, sold across Europe and North America, and engineered with global teams, Royal Enfield is now the gold standard for brand turnaround. And it’s all Indian-owned, managed and manufactured. 

6. Mahindra — Automobili Pininfarina 

You read that right. Mahindra owns Pininfarina, the legendary Italian design firm that once sculpted Ferraris. It then launched Automobili Pininfarina as a luxury EV hypercar brand based in Germany. Their first offering — the all-electric Battista — produces nearly 1900 horsepower and costs upwards of $2 million. Mahindra is now in the hypercar business. Quietly, but seriously.