The Tata Group has a history of trading that stretches back to its beginnings in the 19th century. Today the Group conducts its trading actives across the world mainly through four enterprises: Tata International, Tata AG, Tata Incorporated and Tata Limited.

Tata International
Tata International's trading portfolio embraces many businesses. The most prominent of these are profiled here.

• Leather and leather products: Tata International is India's leading leather and leather-products exporter and supply-chain integrator. It has supply-chain operations at various locations in India and in countries such as China and Bangladesh.
• Steel: The company is the largest global steel-trading enterprise in India and its principal supporting manufacturer is Tata Steel. It also sources steel from other major Indian manufacturers and is engaged in third-country trading of steel.
• Engineering: Tata International sources and markets engineering products such as wheel loaders and forklifts, steel and mining industry products, automotive components, rolls and refractories, and customised engineering products.
• Minerals: This business unit is a leading exporter of minerals, metals and ferro alloys. The company has the largest market share in the world for chrome ore and concentrate, and is also engaged in imports and third-country trading.
• Automotive: Tata International has taken a wide range of Tata vehicles to international markets in Europe, Asia, Africa and South America.
• IT products and services: The company markets information technology services and software and also has a presence in the emerging area of 'remote business services'.
• Bulk commodities and chemicals: Tata International imports bulk commodities such as liquid fuel, coal and limestone for the Tata Group and other customers, and engages in trade in bulk and speciality chemicals.

For more information and contact details, please see www.tatainternational.com or Tata International profile

Tata Incorporated
Tata Incorporated specialises in all aspects of global trading, including managing logistics and the information and financial flows related to its lines of business. It also sources capital goods, machinery, spares and operating consumables for Tata Group companies in India. Tata Incorporated provides risk-mitigation services for buying and selling transactions routed through it in the form of credit insurance, product liability cover and marine insurance.

In the trading arena, Tata Incorporated is specifically engaged in the movement of steel, minerals and automotive and engineering goods from and to the US, Canada, Peru, India, China, Eastern Europe, Turkey and the Middle East. Additionally, it exclusively handles all those products from Tata Steel and its affiliates that are shipped to clients in the US.

Tata Incorporated sources goods out of the US, including those that are under 'export administration regulations', competitively. Furthermore, it assists Tata Group companies and others in 'market making', liaison with overseas stakeholders, compliance with regulations and enhancing business in the Americas.

For more information and contact details, please see www.tatainc.com or Tata Incorporated profile

Tata AG
Tata AG is an international trading company which works closely with Tata International. It represents the Tata Group companies internationally, particularly in Europe.

Tata AG has traditionally promoted the worldwide export of Indian commodities, finished products and non-traditional industrial items. In recent times its focus has been on third-country international trading, counter-trading and specialist equipment procurement for overseas projects. International business associations have enabled the company to develop an expertise in marketing leather, steel, building-industry materials, commercial and passenger vehicles, and cotton and textiles.

For more information and contact details, please see Tata AG profile

Tata Limited
Tata Limited operates as an agent for global procurement of goods and services for the entire Tata Group.

Services offered:

• Fully computerised system for the worldwide sourcing of equipment, spares, raw materials and services.
• In-house freight management, specialising in the movement of goods from anywhere in the world to the Indian subcontinent.
• Insurance at competitive rates as principal agents.
• Arrangements for making prompt payments, through international banks in London, to suppliers on behalf of buyers in several currencies.
• Raising finance for trading operations and investments.
• Trading in metals and soft commodities.
• Marketing of products and services in the UK.

For more information and contact details, please see www.tataco.uk or Tata Limited profile