Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. (TPEM), a subsidiary of Tata Motors, has announced the start of production of passenger vehicles from its new factory in Sanand, Gujarat. The facility, acquired from Ford India on January 10, 2023, is located in the industrial hub of GIDC Sanand and will be Tata Motors’ second plant in Gujarat to manufacture ICE and EV models. Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director of Tata Motors, celebrated the first car rollout at the new TPEM facility in Sanand, expressing gratitude to the Gujarat Government and employees.
The plant houses four main shops: Stamping, Body construction, Paint, and Final assembly shop, equipped with high levels of automation and latest technology. The facility has implemented several world-class technologies, setting a new benchmark within the industry.
Major retooling and tech upgrades include new dies for stamping critical skin panels, modifications to lines with additional robots, and modifications to handling systems and end-of-line systems. The plant currently employs over 1000 people and plans to create 1000 additional jobs in the region within 3 to 4 months. Tata Motors has invested in upskilling its workforce with diplomas, bachelor’s degrees, and master’s degrees. The plant is also a water-neutral facility, expected to be water-positive by December 2024.
