The claim
Ratan Tata donated funds to the Indian Army to purchase 2500 bulletproof Scorpios vehicles.
Original review summary
FACTLY found no credible reports confirming that the Indian Army bought or ordered 2,500 bulletproof Scorpios, or that Ratan Tata donated funds for them. It traced the viral images to Mahindra Rakshak Plus vehicles and reported a separate Army order for nearly 1,500 Scorpio Classic SUVs.[S1]
Additional context
The review says the viral images show a Mahindra Rakshak Plus, a modified Scorpio showcased at DEFEXPO in 2012. [S1]
The review distinguishes the viral claim from a reported Indian Army order for nearly 1,500 Mahindra Scorpio Classic SUVs on 12 January 2023. [S1]
Research date:
Sources and attribution
- [S1] FACTLY original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026