Tatas may raise Jaguar, Land Rover acquisition price: Report

Pension liabilities and payments to Ford Motors for future technology support are expected to push up Tata Motors' acquisition costs beyond $2 billion for the two brands from the US car makers Premier Automotive Group, Jaguar and Land Rover.

According to a report, Ford and Tata Motors are engaged in negotiating the terms on between 15 and 20 long-term agreements covering the supply of engines, components and technology for the two brands.

Earlier on 3 January Lewis Booth, Ford executive vice president with responsibility for Europe had said, "Ford is committed to focused negotiations at a more detailed level with Tata Motors concerning the potential sale of the combined Jaguar / Land Rover business.''