Tata Group, the Indian multinational conglomerate, has achieved a significant milestone as its total market capitalization has exceeded the GDP of Pakistan. With Tata Group's market capitalization reaching $365 billion, surpassing Pakistan's estimated GDP of $341 billion, the conglomerate's growth trajectory is on a remarkable trajectory.
This milestone is attributed to the stellar performance of several Tata Group companies, including Tata Motors, Trent, Titan, TCS, and Tata Power, which have experienced substantial returns over the past year. The rally in these companies' stocks has significantly contributed to Tata Group's market capitalization growth. Notably, at least 8 Tata companies have more than doubled their wealth in the last year, further highlighting the conglomerate's strong performance.
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One of the key contributors to Tata Group's market cap is Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India's second-largest company, which is valued at $170 billion, approximately half the size of Pakistan's economy. Additionally, Tata Capital, set to launch its IPO next year, has a market value of ₹2.7 lakh crore, further bolstering Tata Group's overall market capitalization.
On the other hand, Pakistan's economy continues to face challenges, with GDP growth of 6.1% in FY22, 5.8% in FY21, and an estimated contraction in FY23. The country has been grappling with the aftermath of floods, which have caused significant damage amounting to billions of dollars. Moreover, Pakistan is burdened with external debt and liabilities amounting to $125 billion, with $25 billion of external debt payments due starting July. Furthermore, Pakistan's $3 billion program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is ending in March, while its foreign exchange reserves stand at $8 billion.
The contrast in economic performance between Tata Group and Pakistan highlights the robust growth and stability of the former, underscoring Tata Group's position as a key player in the global market.
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