YKK India to invest USD 150 million in new Chennai facility
YKK India Private Limited will invest USD 150 million to establish a new manufacturing facility at Origins by Mahindra, Chennai. Spanning 149,936 square metres, the plant is scheduled for completion by February 2028 and will serve as the company's third manufacturing unit in India.

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Mahindra Industrial Park Chennai Limited (MIPCL), a joint venture between Mahindra World City Developers Limited and Sumitomo Corporation of Japan, announced that YKK India Private Limited will establish a new manufacturing facility at Origins by Mahindra, Chennai. The project involves a total investment of USD 150 million and spans approximately 149,936 square metres within the integrated industrial cluster. The facility is expected to be completed by February 2028.
According to the press release, this will be the third manufacturing plant for YKK India in the country. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of YKK Corporation Japan and serves as a leading manufacturer and supplier of fastening products for the apparel, textile, and industrial sectors. The new plant is designed to integrate advanced technologies and support growing domestic demand and export-oriented manufacturing markets.
Vikram Goel, Chief Business Officer – Industrial, Mahindra Lifespace Developers , stated that the addition of YKK India reflects the growing confidence of international companies in India's manufacturing capabilities. He noted that businesses diversifying supply chains are seeking destinations that support scale and operational excellence, reinforcing Origins by Mahindra's position as a preferred destination for global manufacturing investments.
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 development spans approximately 600 acres, with the first phase covering about 307 acres and an additional 134 acres being added as part of a new phase. It is designed as a Multi-Sector Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) and features an IGBC Platinum pre-certified Industrial Cluster.
Key Project Details
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Investor | YKK India Private Limited |
| Parent Company | YKK Corporation, Japan |
| Investment Amount | USD 150 million |
| Facility Size | 149,936 square metres |
| Expected Completion | February 2028 |
| Location | Origins by Mahindra, Chennai |
About the Joint Venture
Origins by Mahindra, Chennai is being developed through a joint venture between Mahindra World City Developers Limited, Chennai—a public-private partnership between the Mahindra Group and TIDCO (Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation)—and Sumitomo Corporation, Japan. The industrial cluster offers world-class infrastructure, plug-and-play facilities, and strong connectivity to key industrial hubs, ports, and logistics infrastructure.
Historical Stock Returns for Mahindra Lifespaces Developers
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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| +0.63% | +10.47% | +8.93% | -11.20% | -2.97% | +94.94% |
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