Tata Motors, India’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, and Tata International, the global trading and distribution arm of the Tata Group, has launched a new Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF) in Pune. Named ‘Re.Wi.Re—Recycle with Respect’, this cutting-edge facility has an annual capacity to safely disassemble 21,000 end-of-life vehicles with environmentally friendly processes.
This RVSF is operated by Tata International Vehicle Applications (TIVA), India’s largest trailer manufacturer, and is equipped to scrap passenger and commercial vehicles of all brands.
“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,” Girish Wagh, executive director, Tata Motors, said. “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.”
Speaking at the inauguration, TIVA CEO Rajeev Batra called the launch 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,” Batra said. “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.”
Re.Wi.Re. is a purpose-built facility for dismantling end-of-life passenger and commercial vehicles across all brands, with a focus on employing environmentally friendly practices. Five Re.Wi.Re. facilities are already running successfully in Jaipur, Bhubaneshwar, Surat, Chandigarh, and Delhi NCR.
Each Re.Wi.Re facility is fully digitalized, with all its operations seamless and paperless, according to Tata Motors. Equipped with cell-type and line-type dismantling for both commercial and passenger vehicles, there are dedicated stations for the safe dismantling of various components, including tires, batteries, fuel, oils, liquids, and gases.
Every vehicle undergoes a meticulous documentation and dismantling process designed specifically to meet the responsible scrapping requirements of passenger and commercial vehicles, guaranteeing safe disposal of all components as per the nation’s vehicle scrappage policy.