Tata Motors is reportedly on the verge of acquiring Italian truck manufacturer Iveco from the Agnelli family for $4.5 billion, marking the Tata Group's second-largest acquisition after Corus. The deal, excluding Iveco's defense operations, is expected to be announced soon, pending board approvals from both companies.
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