Tata Motors and Tata International start Re.Wi.Re. vehicle scrapping facility in Pune

Tata Motors, the commercial vehicle manufacturer, and Tata International, the global trading and distribution arm of the Tata Group on Saturday inaugurated a new Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF) in Pune named ‘Re.Wi.Re – Recycle with Respect’.

This facility has an annual capacity to disassemble 21,000 scrapped vehicles with environmentally friendly processes.

This RVSF is operated by Tata International Vehicle Applications (TIVA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata International, and is equipped to scrap passenger and commercial vehicles of all brands.

Girish Wagh, Executive Director, Tata Motors, said, “Re.Wi.Re represents our commitment to creating a circular economy, leveraging advanced recycling processes that not only extract maximum value from end-of-life vehicles but also contribute to our nation’s sustainability goals.”

“Tata International has been our partner in several international markets, and we are delighted to strengthen this longstanding relationship by adding a new chapter with Re.Wi.Re,” he said.

Rajeev Batra, CEO, Tata International Vehicle Applications, said, “TIVA and Tata Motors have taken a pivotal step in transforming the approach to the lifecycle of vehicles in India. This facility has been designed to address the growing need for efficient and safe vehicle recycling. We understand the critical role of end-of-life vehicle management in shaping a sustainable and organized ecosystem for our society.”

“This initiative supports India’s transition toward a cleaner and more regulated vehicle-recycling framework. At TIVA, we constantly push ourselves to reach new heights and remain committed to delivering our best to the communities we serve,” he added. 

Re.Wi.Re. is focused on employing environmentally friendly practices. Five Re.Wi.Re. facilities are already running successfully in Jaipur, Bhubaneshwar, Surat, Chandigarh, and Delhi NCR.