India, Feb. 29 -- In a significant shift, safety is now the driving force in the Indian automotive industry, with a clear focus on enhancing features developed to keep occupants, fellow motorists and pedestrians from harm. In recent years, Indian auto OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) have been making constant efforts to enhance safety across their vehicle lineup.

Tata Motors has taken several key steps in this direction, with all six of its internal combustion engine (ICE) cars boasting safety ratings of four stars or higher. But how does the company ensure safer vehicles? The answer may lie in the Integrated Safety Centre within its Pune manufacturing facility.

The facility commenced operations on August 1, 1997, shortly before ...