Panapakkam, February 2026.
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd.
(TMPV), India’s leading manufacturer of cars and SUVsand its subsidiary Jaguar
Land Rover Automotive Plc. (JLR), today announced the commencement of
operations at their newmanufacturing facility at Panapakkam in the Ranipet
district of Tamil Nadu. The current facility reflects the first phase of
development of a greenfield plant for producingnext‑generation vehicles,
including EVs, for bothTMPV 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 facilitywas formally inaugurated
by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru M.K. Stalin, and Mr. N.
Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons &Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, in the
presence of eminent Ministers, public representatives, senior bureaucrats,
government officials, and senior leaders from TMPV, JLR, and the Tata Group.
Inaugurating the Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles – JLR
facility, Thiru M.K. Stalin, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, 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.”
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. N.
Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons & Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd,
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.”