‘Heart of India-Israel alliance’: New York group releases report slamming Tata

The Tata Group, a prominent Indian conglomerate, has come under intense scrutiny for its extensive ties with the Israeli government and military, as highlighted in a detailed 59-page report titled *Architects of Occupation: The Tata Group, Indian Capital, and the India-Israel Alliance*. Published by the South Asian political organization Salam, the report accuses Tata of being deeply embedded in systems of occupation, surveillance, and dispossession in Palestine. The report’s release coincides with growing pressure on the New York Road Runners (NYRR) to sever ties with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), the title sponsor of the TCS New York City Marathon, over its alleged complicity in Israel’s actions in Gaza. Since 2024, activists in New York City have spearheaded the #TataByeBye campaign, accusing Tata of enabling Israel’s apartheid regime. The report alleges that Tata provides critical hardware, machinery, and digital infrastructure supporting Israel’s military operations. Tata’s involvement in Project Nimbus, a cloud-computing initiative with Amazon and Microsoft, has further fueled criticism, with activists claiming these partnerships contribute to surveillance and repression. The report also underscores Tata’s role in global defense networks, including joint ventures with American defense giants and collaborations with Israel Aerospace Industries. Tata Motors, through its subsidiary Jaguar Land Rover, supplies chassis for armored vehicles used by Israeli troops in the West Bank. Despite the controversy, Tata has not publicly responded to the allegations. The TCS New York City Marathon, scheduled for November 2, remains a focal point for activists aiming to disrupt Tata’s global image of corporate benevolence.