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Toyota will produce a brand new SUV from the upcoming plant in Bidkin Industrial Area in Maharashtra which will commence operations in H1 2029
Toyota Kirloskar Motor has officially announced plans to establish a brand new vehicle manufacturing facility in India as part of its expansion roadmap. The new production plant will come up at the Bidkin Industrial Area in Maharashtra and operations are scheduled to commence in the first half of 2029. The Japanese automaker says the upcoming facility will help consolidate its manufacturing footprint in the country while also supporting exports to neighbouring international markets.
The new plant will have an initial annual production capacity of one lakh vehicles and will generate employment opportunities for around 2,800 people during the first phase of operations. The Japanese auto major has also confirmed that the factory will manufacture a new SUV but details regarding the model are yet to be divulged.
The production facility will house major manufacturing operations including stamping, welding, painting and final assembly. Toyota stated that India plays a significant role in its global growth plans and the company intends to gain more share in the domestic market. Currently, Toyota’s Innova and Fortuner nameplates are topping their respective categories.
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The brand’s collaboration with Maruti Suzuki has led to the arrival of models like Glanza, Rumion Urban Cruiser Taisor and Urban Cruiser Hyryder and they are performing well to register good volume numbers every month. The manufacturer also highlighted that the upcoming facility will allow it to respond more efficiently to rising customer demand.
The plant is expected to improve production flexibility and ensure quicker supply of vehicles to customers across India and nearby regions. Toyota has also been expanding its hybrid portfolio aggressively in the country. Currently, Toyota manufactures vehicles in India through its existing plants in Bidadi, Karnataka.
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The addition of a third manufacturing facility is expected to significantly boost overall production capacity in the coming years. The Bidkin Industrial Area has been emerging as a major automotive and industrial hub in Maharashtra due to its strategic location and infrastructure development initiatives. Toyota’s investment is likely to further accelerate industrial activity in the region.
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