TVS Full Form

TVS - a founder’s name, later a motor brand. TVS stands for Thirukkurungudi Vengaram Sundram. Thirukkurungudi Vengaram Sundram Iyengar is the name of the founder who founded the TVS group. So, from this, we know that the name TVS full form comes from the initial name of its founder Thirukkurungudi Vengaram Sundram. Evidently, TVS is one of the largest manufacturers of automobiles in India. Starting from motorcycles, mopeds to auto-rickshaws in India, TVS dominants largely. The company is headquartered in Chennai. TVS is also listed in NSE and BSE.

In this section, we will know more about this popular brand, Thirukkurungudi Vengaram Sundram (TVS full name or TVS bike full form). We will also know about the TVS meaning as a brand. Let us start hereafter. 

What is the Full Form of TVS?

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TVS Long Form - TVS full form in English is Thirukkurungudi Vengaram Sundram. 

In our localities around, we see a lot of automobiles branded with the TVS abbreviation. We might even own a four-wheeler with the brand called TVS. So, what makes TVS so popular?

The brand itself speaks for itself. The brand promotes an undying service to its customers not only in India but it provides their service to over 60 different countries. Yes, TVS is a brand owned by our country, India.  

The TVS full meaning is nothing but the initials of its founder Thirukkurungudi Vengaram Sundram. The founder gave his own name to his branded motors. This is considered to be a high worthy contribution. 

Till now our discussion was limited to ‘What is the full form of TVS?’ and ‘What is the meaning of TVS’, now we will enhance our knowledge on the brand, brand’s history, brand’s recognition, and the awards won by this brand, TVS.

Overview of the Company TVS

TVS Motor Company Limited (TVS abbreviation) is an Indian motorcycle company which is headquartered in Chennai, India. TVS is counted as the third largest motorcycle company in India. They have a revenue of over ₹20,000 crores (approximate which is US$2.8 billion) in 2018–19. The company accrues an annual sale of 3 million units this has an annual capacity of over 4 million vehicles in total. TVS Motor Company is the 2nd largest two-wheeler exporter in India with exports to around 60 countries.

TVS Motor Company Ltd (TVS Motor) who is a member of the TVS Group is the largest company of the group in terms of account size and turnover.

Excavating the History of TVS

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This is the person behind this huge motor company, TVS. (T.V.S Iyengar)

T.V.S Iyengar started this company originally as T.V. Sundram Iyengar and Sons Limited, in the year 1911. The company operated a bus service in the city of Madurai, Chennai. This great person initially operated a lot number of buses and lorries under the name of Southern Roadways Limited. In later years, the name TVS Motor Company Limited was registered in the year 1978 for the production and sale of Motorcycles, three-wheelers, and scooters in India.

TVS 50 Model

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In the year 1980, TVS 50 was India's first two-seater moped that rolled out of the factory at Hosur in Tamil Nadu.  This model was the technical collaboration with the Japanese auto giant named ‘Suzuki Ltd.’ thereby it resulted in the joint-venture between the Sundaram Clayton Ltd and Suzuki Motor Corporation, in 1987. After this, the commercial production of motorcycles began from the year 1989. 

Relationship of TVS and Suzuki

TVS and Suzuki shared a 1-year-long collaboration that was aimed at technology transfer for the design and the manufacture of two-wheelers this was specifically aimed at the Indian market. Re-christened as TVS-Suzuki, this company brought out many different models namely-

• Suzuki Supra.

• Suzuki Samurai.

• Suzuki Shogun.

• Suzuki Shaolin. 

It was in the year 2001 TVS and Suzuki got separated. TVs after separating its ways with Suzuki, the company was later renamed as TVS Motor, as it had relinquished its rights to use the Suzuki name. There was even a 30-month moratorium that prevented Suzuki from entering the Indian market competing with two-wheelers.  

Recent Conquers of TVS

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TVS Apache RR310 is the latest 310 cc motorcycle of TVs.

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TVS Scooty Streak is a discontinued scooter in the Scooty series.

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A three-wheeler segment of TVS.

TVS Recent Launches Can Be Mentioned As Following:

• TVS include the flagship model, TVS Apache RR310, TVS Apache RTR 200, TVS Victor, and also TVS XL 100. 

• Earlier in 2015, TVS Racing was the first Indian factory team to take part in the darker Rally which was the deadliest rally ever. TVS Racing also won the Raid de Himalaya and also the FOX Hill Super Cross held in the country Sri Lanka. In the past three decades of its racing history, TVS Racing has won more than 90% of the races.

• In the year 2016, TVS also started manufacturing BMW G310R which is a model that is co-developed with BMW Motorrad after they formed a strategic partnership in April 2013.    

• On 6 December 2017, TVS launched their ever-awaited motorcycle, that is the Apache RR 310 in an event in Chennai. Apache is expected to rival bikes like KTM RC 390, Kawasaki Ninja 250SL, Bajaj Pulsar, and Dominar and Honda CBR 250R after they currently hit the Indian market. 

• Recent news is, on 17th April 2020, TVS Motor Company acquired Norton Motorcycle Company in an all-cash deal. They will continue the production of motorcycles at Donnington Park using the company’s same staff. 

Current Models of TVS Ruling Over the Motor Market in India

• TVS NTORQ

• TVS Scooty

• TVS Jupiter

• TVS Wego

• Apache RTR Series

• TVS Radeon

• TVS Star City Plus

• TVS XL 100

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Awards Awarded to This Motor Company

• TVS was awarded the best 2-wheeler manufacturer by the NDTV Car and bike awards. 

• TVS is awarded the number 1 bike in terms of quality at the JD Power Asia Pacific India Automotive Awards.

• TVS Motor won the National Award for successful commercialization of indigenous technology from the Technology Development Board.

• The effective implementation of the Total Productivity Maintenance practices awarded TVS Motor the TPM Excellence Award, given by the Japan Institute of Plant Maintenance in the year 2008.

• The company's chairman, Venu Srinivasan was awarded the honorary Doctorate of Science degree in the UK, 2004. 

• In 2010 the Government of India honoured Venu Srinivasan Padma Shri as one of the highest in India’s civilian distinction.      

• Most Innovative NetWeaver Implementation in 2007, Award of Excellence for the Integrated use of computer-aided engineering technology.  

Facts You Never Knew About TVS

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• TVS was the first-ever company to deploy a catalytic converter in a 100-cc motorcycle.

• TVs were the first to indigenously produce a four-stroke motorcycle. 

• The list of firsts from the firm include- India's first 2-seater moped – TVS 50

• India's first Digital Ignition known as TVS Champ

• India's first fully indigenous motorcycle was Victor.

• Indian company to launch ABS in a motorcycle was TVS launching the Apache RTR Series.  

• India's first connected scooter TVS NTORQ was India's first Bluetooth Connected Scooter with features - Call Assistance, Navigation, etc.