Mahindra & Mahindra has officially announced plans to establish its largest integrated manufacturing facility for automobiles and tractors in Nagpur, Maharashtra, marking a significant milestone in the company'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.

Investment and Infrastructure Details

The state-of-the-art facility represents a comprehensive investment of ₹15,000 crore over a 10-year period in Maharashtra. The manufacturing complex will be developed across an extensive 1500-acre site in Vidarbha, complemented by a 150-acre supplier park in Sambhajinagar.

Production Capabilities and Technology

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 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—ICE, EV and future technologies—for both domestic and global markets.

The facility will feature advanced automation and digital manufacturing systems, reflecting 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.

Strategic Advantages and Supply Chain

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.

Timeline and Future Expansion

Operations at the new Maharashtra facility are scheduled to begin in 2028, providing a clear timeline for the project's implementation. Additionally, 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.

According to Rajesh Jejurikar, Executive Director & CEO, Auto and Farm Sector, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., "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."

Mahindra & Mahindra Limited has secured its largest ever export order, announcing a landmark contract to supply 35,000 units of Scorpio Pik Up vehicles to Indonesia in 2026. The order, placed by Agrinas Pangan Nusantara, an Indonesian state-owned enterprise, represents a significant milestone for the company's international operations and will support Indonesia's national food security transformation.

Record-Breaking Export Contract

The export order details highlight the scale and strategic importance of this partnership:

This order surpasses Mahindra's total export volumes achieved in FY25, marking a substantial boost to the company's International Operations division.

Strategic Partnership for Rural Development

The Scorpio Pik Up vehicles will be deployed under the Koperasi Desa/Kelurahan Merah Putih (KDKMP) Project, supporting Indonesia's cooperative system. The partnership between Mahindra and Agrinas Pangan Nusantara aims to equip Koperasi (Cooperatives) with robust, reliable vehicles to ensure effective logistics operations.

The vehicles will serve multiple functions within the cooperative ecosystem:

• First-mile aggregation: Transporting produce from farms to cooperatives
• Intra-village logistics: Facilitating efficient movement of goods within cooperative networks
• Market connectivity: Bridging the gap between producers and consumers
• Rural commerce enablement: Supporting village-level economic activities

Leadership Commentary

Nalinikanth Gollagunta, CEO of Automotive Division at Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., emphasized the strategic significance of this partnership. He highlighted that the Scorpio Pik Ups are engineered to perform in tough conditions while maintaining minimal operating costs, making them ideal for the cooperative requirements.

The CEO noted that the volume committed for this partnership will significantly boost International Operations, adding as much as the company's total export volumes achieved in FY25. He described the collaboration as reflecting Mahindra's Rise philosophy and commitment to enabling prosperity while supporting national priorities.

Vehicle Specifications and Applications

The Scorpio Pik Ups, manufactured at Mahindra's Nashik Plant, are globally recognized for their durability, payload capacity, and low operating costs. These vehicles are specifically tailored to meet the demanding operating requirements of the Koperasi system, designed to handle challenging terrain from rough rural roads to farm tracks.

The deployment of these vehicles will strengthen Indonesia's cooperative logistics backbone, enabling more efficient connection between farmers and markets while supporting the country's broader food security transformation goals.