Toyota signs MoU with government of Maharashtra for new plant

MOU to explore setting up a Green Field Manufacturing Facility in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, focusing on advanced green technologies.

Bangalore- Toyota Kirloskar Motor Limited., (TKM) has signed an MoU with the Maharashtra government to explore investing in a new greenfield manufacturing facility in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (formerly Aurangabad). This proposed investment, once finalised, is expected to be made over a multi-year period, potentially contributing to job creation and economic growth in the region

Toyota, with two existing plants in Bidadi, Karnataka, having a combined capacity of 342,000 vehicles and over 6,000 employees, plans to invest ₹3,300 crore in a third plant. The new facility, set to be operational by 2026, will boost the total production capacity of 4.42 lakh units from the Bidadi plants.

Mr. Masakazu Yoshimura, MD and CEO -Toyota Kirloskar Motor and Regional CEO at Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) said, “Toyota Motor Corporation believes that India is well positioned to become a global manufacturing hub for cleaner andgreener mobility solutions. This belief was reinforced with the recent regional restructuring which elevated India to play central roleby being integrated into the Middle East, East Asia & Oceania Region and acting as the hub of the new “India, Middle East, East Asia &Oceania Region". Today’s MOU signing marks a pivotal point as we stride into the next phase of growth in the country enabling us tocontribute to enriching lives with qualitative mobility solutions locally and globally."

Ms. Manasi Tata, Vice Chairperson, TKM, said, “For us at the company, the last 25 years of operationalexcellence from our Bidadi Plant has created the foundation for future direction of Toyota in India. Our strategic focus on “Make inIndia" and “Skill India" will enable us to implement sustainable, long-term growth strategy which will enable us to offer cleaner greenermobility solutions to our customers and act as a catalyst towards Government’s roadmap of “Viksit Bharat 2047."