Range Rover Evoque rolls out from Tata Motors' new passenger vehicle manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin and Chairperson of Tata Motors N Chandrasekaran inaugurated the passenger vehicle facility in at Panapakkam in the Ranipet district of Tamil Nadu on Thursday.

• Tata Motors and JLR open new manufacturing plant in Panapakkam, Tamil Nadu
• First locally made Range Rover Evoque rolls out from the facility
• Plant aims for 250,000 vehicles annual capacity and 5,000 job opportunities

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Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. (TMPV) and its subsidiary Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Plc. (JLR) on Thursday announced the commencement of operations at their new manufacturing facility at Panapakkam in Ranipet district of Tamil Nadu.

The facility was formally inaugurated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and Chairman of Tata Sons & Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles N Chandrasekaran in the presence of eminent ministers, public representatives, senior bureaucrats, government officials, and senior leaders from TMPV, JLR, and the Tata Group.

The current facility reflects the first phase of development of a greenfield plant for producing next‑generation vehicles, including electrical vehicles 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.

Inaugurating the facility, CM Stalin said, “Tata Group has long played a pivotal role in nation building and shares a deep, historic partnership with Tamil Nadu. With the commencement of operations at this new manufacturing facility and the rollout of the first Range Rover Evoque in Panapakkam, Ranipet, 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.”

“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,” said Chandrasekaran.

The new plant in Tamil Nadu 

The new passenger vehicle manufacturing 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. 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 five to seven years, serving requirements for both Indian and international markets.

Overall, TMPV intends to invest Rs 9,000 crores in turn this manufacturing unit into a cutting-edge facility 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. The plant 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.