Mumbai, Feb 6 (UNI) The Mahindra Group today officially announced that it plans a comprehensive investment of Rs 15,000 crore over a 10-year period in Maharashtra and acquire more than 2,000 acres of land across three locations to further strengthen its manufacturing footprint.
According to an official statement, the Mahindra Group will establish its largest integrated facility to manufacture automobiles and tractors in Nagpur, Maharashtra, marking a significant milestone in the group’s long-term growth strategy. The announcement was made at ‘Advantage Vidarbha’, a three-day flagship event positioning Vidarbha as an emerging industrial growth hub on India’s manufacturing map.
A state-of-the-art facility will be developed across an area of 1,500 acres in Vidarbha, complemented by a 150-acre supplier park in Sambhajinagar, according to the statement.
Once fully operational, the facility will have an annual production capacity of over 5 lakh vehicles and 1 lakh tractors, making it Mahindra’s largest integrated manufacturing footprint in the country, the statement mentioned.
According to the statement, the Vidarbha region offers strong strategic advantages, including excellent road connectivity via the Samruddhi Expressway, robust rail links, easy access to key domestic and export markets, and a rapidly evolving industrial ecosystem. The supplier park at Sambhajinagar will strengthen the manufacturing value chain through closer partner collaboration, improved logistics efficiency, and enhanced localisation. It will supply components to the new Nagpur facility as well as Mahindra’s existing ones at Chakan and Nashik, as per the statement.
The automotive facility will support Mahindra Auto’s next-generation platforms, including the NU_IQ architecture, and will be capable of manufacturing vehicles across multiple powertrains for internal combustion engines and electric vehicles for both domestic and global markets. Featuring advanced automation and digital manufacturing systems, the plant will reflect Mahindra’s focus on innovation, quality and sustainability. The tractor manufacturing unit will further reinforce Mahindra’s leadership in the farm equipment sector, catering to growing domestic demand and key export markets, according to the statement.
In addition, Mahindra will acquire land in the Igatpuri-Nashik region to expand current product and engine capacities, as well as to support the growth of its advanced technology business, the statement mentioned.
Mahindra plans to commit a comprehensive investment of Rs 15,000 crore over a 10-year period in Maharashtra and acquire more than 2,000 acres of land across three locations to further strengthen its manufacturing footprint in the state, the statement informed.
Speaking at the ‘Advantage Vidarbha’ event, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said, “Mahindra’s decision to establish its largest integrated auto and tractor manufacturing facility in Maharashtra is a strong endorsement of the state’s robust industrial ecosystem and progressive policy framework. This landmark investment will generate significant employment, accelerate regional development in Vidarbha and surrounding areas, and further reinforce Maharashtra’s position as a leading manufacturing hub in India.”
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd Executive Director & CEO (Auto and Farm Sector) Rajesh Jejurikar said, “This facility represents a bold step forward in Mahindra’s manufacturing journey. Designed to support our next generation of vehicles and tractors, it brings together scale, flexibility and advanced technology within one integrated footprint. It strengthens our ability to deliver world-class products while staying true to our commitment to ‘Make in India for the World’. We are proud to deepen our partnership with the state of Maharashtra through this transformative investment.”
With this new manufacturing complex, Mahindra continues to accelerate its vision of shaping the future of mobility and farm mechanisation—driven by innovation, sustainability and global competitiveness—while contributing meaningfully to India’s industrial growth.
