Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. (TMPV) and its subsidiary Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Plc. (JLR) on Monday announced the commencement of operations at their new manufacturing facility at Panapakkam in the Ranipet district of Tamil Nadu, marking a major step in expanding next-generation automotive production in India. The facility represents the first phase of a greenfield project designed to manufacture future-ready vehicles, including electric vehicles, for both TMPV and JLR brands.
The plant was inaugurated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin along with Tata Sons and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Chairman N. Chandrasekaran, in the presence of ministers, senior officials, and industry leaders. The first vehicle to roll out of the facility is the locally manufactured Range Rover Evoque, a globally recognised luxury SUV known for modern design, craftsmanship, and advanced technology.
Stalin said the new facility strengthens Tamil Nadu’s position as a key hub for manufacturing and mobility while generating employment and encouraging innovation. Chandrasekaran described the inauguration as a significant milestone in accelerating India’s leadership in sustainable and future-ready manufacturing.
In Kolkata, automobile dealers note that local production of the Range Rover Evoque is expected to improve supply availability and reduce delivery timelines in eastern India, particularly in the Kolkata premium vehicle segment, where demand for luxury SUVs continues to grow steadily among corporate buyers and affluent customers.
