Kia India to invest $2B in second plant in Andhra Pradesh
Spread across a combined 465 acres for Kia and its suppliers, the new facility is expected to generate around 12,000 direct and indirect job opportunities.
Kia India has announced plans to invest $2 billion in a new manufacturing plant in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, with its supplier partners. The carmaker signed a memorandum of understanding with the state government to formalize the ambitious project. The second plant will add 2 lakh units of annual manufacturing capacity, bringing Kia India's combined capacity across both plants to over 6 lakh units per year.
The factory will produce new models across both internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicle (EV) powertrains, including ICE, EV, CNG, and hybrid versions. Kia India's Managing Director and CEO, Gwanggu Lee, stated that India is a central focus for the company's long-term growth ambitions. The new facility will employ roughly 12,000 people, both directly and indirectly, compared to the first plant's 24,237 jobs.
The initial investment for the first plant was $2.9 billion, and it currently manufactures a range of models including Seltos, Syros, Sonet, Carens, Carens Clavis, Carnival, and Sorento. Lee emphasized that the second manufacturing plant marks a significant new chapter, enhancing the company's ability to respond to customer demand swiftly and flexibly.
He also highlighted that the project will further expand Made-in-India footprint, contribute to India's automotive ecosystem, and support the wider auto industry.
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