Conglomerates Tracker Guide

Compare All Listed Companies Within 14 Major Indian Business Groups

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Published: April 18, 2026  |  5 min read  |  Platform Guide  |  Free Feature

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What You Will Master

India's largest business groups — Tata, Adani, Aditya Birla, Bajaj and more — each have multiple listed entities on NSE. Within a single group, the quality of businesses varies enormously. The Conglomerates Tracker puts all companies within each major group side by side so you can compare them on ROCE, ROE, OPM, and D/E in one view. No login required.

What This Guide Covers:

  1. 14 group tabs — Tata, Adani, Birla, Bajaj, Godrej, Mahindra, Reliance and 7 more
  2. Group summary cards — aggregate average ROCE, ROE, OPM, D/E for the whole group
  3. Company comparison table — sort by any metric to surface standouts
  4. All listed companies — who belongs to which group and what they do
  5. Key metrics explained — ROCE, ROE, OPM, D/E, revenue and PAT growth
  6. Pro tips — holding company discount, cross-group comparisons, finding hidden gems

Who This Is For:

  • Investors researching a group — find which subsidiary has the best capital allocation within a conglomerate
  • Sector researchers — compare Birla cement vs Adani cement vs standalone peers in one move
  • Screener users — cross-reference a stock's conglomerate standing against non-group peers
How many business groups does the Conglomerates Tracker cover?
14 groups — Tata, Adani, Aditya Birla, Bajaj, Godrej, Mahindra, Reliance, Murugappa, TVS, Piramal, Hinduja, JSW, L&T, and Kirloskar. Covering ~115 listed companies.
Why sort by ROCE to compare subsidiaries within a group?
ROCE measures how efficiently a business uses all capital (debt + equity). The highest ROCE subsidiary is usually the best long-term compounder — it earns the most per rupee invested in the business.
What is a holding company discount and why does it matter?
The parent holding company (e.g. Bajaj Holdings, Tata Investment) often trades at a discount to underlying assets. The operating subsidiary — the actual business — usually compounds better than the holding entity.
When is a high D/E ratio acceptable for a conglomerate subsidiary?
For financial services companies (NBFCs, banks) — D/E of 4–6x is normal because they borrow to lend. For industrials and consumer companies, D/E above 1.5x warrants scrutiny. Always compare within the same sector.
What does the group summary card at the top of each tab show?
Aggregate average ROCE, ROE, OPM, and D/E for the entire group. Sets a benchmark — if one company is well above the group average ROCE, it's a standout worth deeper research.
How do you find hidden gems within a conglomerate?
Look for subsidiaries with higher ROCE than the group flagship but smaller market cap. They often trade at a discount to pure-play peers despite similar or better fundamentals — classic overlooked compounders.
Which group has the most listed entities in the tracker?
Tata Group with 19 listed companies — the most of any group tracked. Spans IT, steel, automotive, hospitality, chemicals, financial services, telecom, and more.
How do you cross-reference a conglomerate finding in the Screener?
After identifying a strong subsidiary here, run the Screener's Quality Compounders or Coffee Can preset and compare how it stacks up against non-conglomerate peers on ROCE, OPM, and growth.

What Is the Conglomerates Tracker?

India's largest business groups — Tata, Adani, Aditya Birla, Bajaj, Godrej, Mahindra, and others — each have multiple listed entities on NSE. Within a single group, the quality of businesses varies enormously. Some subsidiaries are world-class capital allocators; others drag down the group average.

The Finmagine Conglomerates Tracker puts all listed companies within each major group side by side on one screen, letting you compare them on ROCE, ROE, OPM, D/E ratio, and growth metrics. This makes it easy to find the best business within a group — and to avoid the weaker ones.

The page is fully public — no login required. All data is sourced from the Finmagine fundamentals database.

The 14 Business Groups

Click any tab to load all listed companies within that group and compare them side by side.

Tata Group Adani Group Aditya Birla Bajaj Group Godrej Group Mahindra Group Reliance Murugappa TVS Group Piramal Group Hinduja Group JSW Group L&T Group Kirloskar Group

Tata Group

India's most diversified group — automotive, steel, IT, hospitality, chemicals, retail, financial services. 19 listed companies.

Adani Group

Ports, airports, power, gas distribution, green energy, FMCG, data centers, media. 10 listed companies.

Aditya Birla

Cement, telecom, metals, fashion, financial services, chemicals, paints. 8 listed companies.

Bajaj Group

Two-wheelers, NBFC/lending, insurance, holdings. One of India's highest-quality conglomerates by ROCE. 10 listed companies.

Godrej Group

Consumer goods, real estate, agribusiness, chemicals. Strong brand-moat businesses. 5 listed companies.

Mahindra Group

Automotive, tractors, IT services, financial services, hospitality, aerospace. 8 listed companies.

Reliance

Petrochemicals, retail, telecom, new energy, media. India's largest group by market cap. 8 listed companies.

Murugappa

Engineering, fertilisers, abrasives, financial services, sugar. Tamil Nadu-rooted conglomerate. 10 listed companies.

TVS Group

Two-wheelers, logistics, automotive components, credit. South Indian business group. 10 listed companies.

Piramal Group

Pharma, financial services, real estate finance. Significant restructuring in recent years. 3 listed companies.

Hinduja Group

Banking (IndusInd), commercial vehicles, lubricants, BPO services. 6 listed companies.

JSW Group

Steel, energy, ports & logistics. Sajjan Jindal-led, anchored by India's largest private steel producer. 4 listed companies.

L&T Group

Engineering & construction, IT services, financial services, technology. India's largest infrastructure conglomerate. 4 listed companies.

Kirloskar Group

Pumps, oil engines, compressors, electric motors, industrial machinery. 130+ years of engineering heritage. 6 listed companies.

Listed Companies in Each Group

Every group tab shows these NSE-listed companies. Click any row in the tracker to open the full Finmagine analysis page for that stock.

Tata Group (19 companies)

TCS, Tata Motors, Tata Steel, Titan Company, Trent, Tata Power, Tata Consumer Products, Tata Chemicals, Tata Elxsi, Tata Investment Corporation, Indian Hotels (IHCL), Voltas, Rallis India, Tejas Networks, Tata Communications, Tata Technologies, Nelco, Tata Teleservices Maharashtra, Oriental Hotels.

Adani Group (10 companies)

Adani Enterprises, Adani Ports & SEZ, Adani Power, Adani Green Energy, Adani Total Gas, Adani Energy Solutions, ACC, Ambuja Cements, AWL Agri Business, NDTV.

Aditya Birla Group (8 companies)

UltraTech Cement, Grasim Industries, Hindalco Industries, Aditya Birla Capital, Vodafone Idea, Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail, Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC, Aditya Birla Money.

Bajaj Group (10 companies)

Bajaj Auto, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Holdings & Investment, Bajaj Consumer Care, Bajaj Hindusthan Sugar, Bajaj Electricals, Mukand, Bajaj Steel Industries, Bajaj Healthcare.

Godrej Group (5 companies)

Godrej Industries, Godrej Consumer Products, Godrej Properties, Godrej Agrovet, Astec Lifesciences.

Mahindra Group (8 companies)

Mahindra & Mahindra, Tech Mahindra, M&M Financial Services, Mahindra Holidays & Resorts, Mahindra Lifespace Developers, Mahindra Logistics, Mahindra EPC Irrigation, Swaraj Engines.

Reliance (8 companies)

Reliance Industries, Reliance Industrial Infrastructure, Jio Financial Services, Network18, TV18 Broadcast, Hathway Cable & Datacom, DEN Networks, Just Dial.

Murugappa Group (10 companies)

Carborundum Universal (CUMI), CG Power & Industrial Solutions, Cholamandalam Financial Holdings, Cholamandalam Investment & Finance, Coromandel International, EID-Parry India, Shanthi Gears, Tube Investments of India, Wendt India, NACL Industries.

TVS Group (10 companies)

TVS Motor Company, TVS Holdings, TVS Supply Chain Solutions, Sundram Fasteners, TVS Srichakra, Wheels India, India Motor Parts & Accessories, India Nippon Electricals, TVS Electronics, Sundaram Brake Linings.

Piramal Group (3 companies)

Piramal Enterprises, Piramal Pharma, Peninsula Land.

Hinduja Group (6 companies)

IndusInd Bank, Ashok Leyland, Gulf Oil Lubricants India, GOCL Corp, Hinduja Global Solutions (HGS), NDL Ventures.

JSW Group (4 companies)

JSW Steel, JSW Energy, JSW Infrastructure, JSW Holdings.

L&T Group (4 companies)

Larsen & Toubro, LTIMindtree, L&T Technology Services, L&T Finance.

Kirloskar Group (6 companies)

Kirloskar Brothers, Kirloskar Oil Engines, Kirloskar Pneumatic, Kirloskar Industries, Kirloskar Ferrous Industries, Kirloskar Electric.

Note on Coverage

The companies shown in each tab are those for which Finmagine has fundamental data. A few smaller or recently restructured group entities may not appear if data coverage is incomplete.

5-Step Workflow

1

Select a group tab

Click any of the 14 group tabs. The page loads all listed entities within that group — usually 3 to 20 companies depending on the group's breadth.

2

Check the group summary cards

At the top you'll see aggregate metrics — average ROCE, ROE, OPM, and D/E for the group as a whole. This sets the baseline for comparing individual subsidiaries against the group average.

3

Scan the comparison table

Each row is one listed company. Compare across ROCE, ROE, OPM, D/E, revenue growth, and PAT growth simultaneously. The table highlights the best performer in each column.

4

Sort by ROCE to find the best capital allocator

ROCE (Return on Capital Employed) is the most important metric for comparing businesses within a conglomerate. High ROCE means the business earns excellent returns on the money invested in it. This is usually the stock with the best long-term compounding track record.

5

Deep-dive on standout companies

Click any symbol to open the full Finmagine analysis page — financials, ratios, scorecard, forensics, valuation, and AI Advisor are all there.

Key Metrics Explained

MetricWhat it measuresWhat to look for
ROCEReturn on Capital Employed — profit as a % of total capital used in the business.Higher is better. >15% is good; >25% is excellent. Best conglomerate subsidiary usually has the highest sustained ROCE.
ROEReturn on Equity — profit as a % of shareholder equity.Good measure of shareholder value creation. >15% is decent; >20% is strong. Watch for ROE inflated by high debt.
OPMOperating Profit Margin — EBIT / Revenue.Shows pricing power and cost control. Compare within the same industry — commodity businesses run at 5–10%, branded consumer at 20–30%.
D/E RatioDebt to Equity — total debt divided by shareholder equity.Lower is safer for non-financial companies. <0.5 is conservative; >1.0 warrants scrutiny. Financial services companies legitimately run at 4–6x.
Revenue GrowthYear-on-year top-line growth rate.Double-digit growth indicates business momentum. Check if it's organic or acquisition-driven.
PAT GrowthProfit After Tax year-on-year growth.Should ideally exceed revenue growth (margin expansion). PAT growth lagging revenue growth signals margin compression.

Pro Tips

The parent holding company is rarely the best pick

In most Indian conglomerates, the holding company (e.g. Bajaj Holdings, Tata Investment Corporation) trades at a holding company discount — you get the asset exposure but at a market-cap discount. The operating subsidiary — the actual business — usually compounds better. Identify which subsidiary does the group's highest-quality work.

Compare across conglomerates, not just within

If you're looking at cement, compare Aditya Birla's UltraTech with Adani's ACC/Ambuja. The best business within a group may still be mediocre compared to a pure-play in the same sector.

D/E benchmarks differ by sector

Financial services companies (NBFCs, banks) borrow to lend — D/E of 4–6x is normal and not alarming. Industrials and consumer companies at D/E > 1.5x deserve scrutiny. Always compare D/E within the same sector, not across sectors.

Look for the hidden gem in the group

Many conglomerates have one high-quality subsidiary that gets less attention than the group's flagship. These often trade at a discount to pure-play peers despite similar or better fundamentals — Tata's consumer businesses, Godrej's FMCG, Murugappa's abrasives business.

Cross-reference with Screener

After you identify a strong subsidiary here, run the Quality Compounders preset in the Screener to see how it stacks up against non-conglomerate peers on the same metrics.

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