Chennai, Feb 6 (.) Mahindra Industrial Park Chennai Limited (MIPCL), a joint venture between
Mahindra World City Developers Limited and Sumitomo Corporation of Japan, marked yet another
significant milestone with the commencement of operations of Mitsubishi Electric India Private
Limited’s air conditioner and compressor manufacturing facility at Origins by Mahindra near
Chennai.
The facility, spread across 52 acres within the integrated industrial cluster, represents the scaling
up of Mitsubishi Electric India’s manufacturing presence in India, a company statement issued this
evening said.
The facility was inaugurated by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, through a virtual plaque unveiling.
Developed with an investment of approximately Rs 2,100 crore, the facility underscores the company’s
long-term commitment to India and further strengthens Tamil Nadu’s position as a preferred destination
for high-value, technology-led manufacturing.
With an annual production capacity of 300,000 indoor and outdoor room air conditioners and 650,000
compressors, the expansion contributes to the development of a strong regional supplier ecosystem,
and aligns with the Indian Government ‘Make in India’ initiative.
At the inauguration, Mr Stalin said “Chennai continues to serve as the manufacturing backbone of Tamil
Nadu, anchored by a deep and well-established industrial ecosystem. The inauguration of Mitsubishi
Electric India’s new air conditioner and compressor manufacturing facility reflects the state’s growing
potential and our commitment to enabling businesses from India and across the world to strengthen
manufacturing, expand operations, and grow sustainably in Tamil Nadu.”
Atsushi Takase, Managing Director, Mitsubishi Electric India, said, “India is witnessing a rapid growth
for energy-efficient and high-quality air-conditioning solutions. This facility will support this growing
demand through local manufacturing, while enabling us to respond faster to customer needs, strengthen
quality control, and ensure sustainable operations. It will position India as a core hub within Mitsubishi
Electric’s global air conditioning business.
“Aligned with the progressive industrial vision of the Tamil Nadu government, this investment underscores
our long-term commitment to India, Tamil Nadu, and the country’s manufacturing ambitions”, he said.
Origins by Mahindra, Chennai is strategically located on NH16 and lies within the influence zones of
the Chennai–Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (CBIC) and the Chennai–Visakhapatnam Industrial Corridor
(CVIC).
The industrial cluster offers proximity to the ports of Chennai, Ennore and Kattupalli, enabling efficient
logistics and supply chain operations for manufacturing-led businesses.
The expansion of Mitsubishi Electric India’s operations further strengthens Origins by Mahindra, Chennai’s
ecosystem of leading global manufacturers and reinforces Mahindra Lifespaces’ commitment to enabling
sustainable, high-quality industrial development aligned with India’s manufacturing ambitions.
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