Ranipet (Tamil Nadu), Feb 9 (.) Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. (TMPV), India’s leading
manufacturer of cars and SUVs and its subsidiary Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Plc. (JLR), today
announced the commencement of operations at their new manufacturing facility at Panapakkam in
this district of Tamil Nadu.
The current facility reflects the first phase of development of a greenfield plant for producing next-
generation vehicles, including EVs, for both TMPV and JLR brands.
The first vehicle to roll out of the plant is the locally manufactured Range Rover Evoque from JLR,
a model celebrated globally for its modern luxury and exceptional craftsmanship.
The facility was formally inaugurated by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, and N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman,
Tata Sons and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, in the presence of Ministers, public representatives,
senior bureaucrats, government officials, and senior leaders from TMPV, JLR, and the Tata Group.
Inaugurating the JLR facility, Mr.Stalin said, “Tata Group has long played a pivotal role in nation building
and shares a deep, historic partnership with TN.
With the commencement of operations at this new manufacturing facility and the rollout of the first Range
Rover Evoque, the state is proud to witness the expansion of world-class automotive manufacturing.
Tamil Nadu welcomes this significant milestone and remains committed to supporting industries that
create jobs, drive innovation, and reinforce our position as India’s leading hub for manufacturing and
mobility.”
Mr. N. Chandrasekaran said “the inauguration of our Panapakkam facility marks a significant milestone
in the Tata Group’s journey to accelerate India’s leadership in sustainable and future-ready manufacturing.
We are also proud to deepen our long-standing partnership with Tamil Nadu, a state that continues to
drive industrial excellence, innovation, and inclusive growth.”
“With this facility, we look forward to producing vehicles of exceptional quality, craftsmanship, and technology
for customers in India and around the world”, he said.
TMPV’s Panapakkam plant brings together advanced manufacturing technologies and a skilled
workforce to deliver world-class vehicles.
The facility is operated by a diverse team of shopfloor technicians from across Tamil Nadu, who
are also participating in Tata Motors’ Lakshya programme, an “earn while you learn” initiative that
accelerates talent growth from the shopfloor into engineering and management roles.
Selected through a rigorous state-wide assessment of polytechnic graduates, they completed five
months of intensive, hands-on training at JLR facilities, equipping them with world-class operational
and technical proficiency.
With the opportunity to earn a company-sponsored B.Tech degree from a renowned university while
they work, they can advance their personal growth and professional excellence while taking care of
their families. Their journey underscores how focused skilling and local talent development can
accelerate advanced manufacturing and deliver lasting economic and social impact.
With operations now underway, vehicle production will scale up in a phased manner, progressively
reaching the facility’s full designed annual capacity of 250,000 vehicles over the next 5–7 years,
serving requirements for both Indian and international markets.
Overall, TMPV intends to invest ~INR 9,000 crores in making this manufacturing facility cutting-edge
to support its long-term growth ambitions. The plant has the potential to create over 5,000 direct and
indirect employment opportunities while fostering skill enhancement and supporting the growth of a
strong ancillary ecosystem.
The Panapakkam facility also exemplifies TMPV’s sustainability-first philosophy, incorporating
environmentally responsible operations at every stage and has been designed to operate entirely
on renewable energy, be water positive and set a new standard for green manufacturing within the
automotive sector.
Designed with a high quotient of sustainable practices, it prioritizes efficiency, minimizes emissions,
and adheres to stringent global environmental benchmarks.
. GV 1315