Tata Motors begins production at its new Sanand plant

The former Ford India-owned factory is Tata's second plant in the state of Gujarat.

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility (TPEM) has commenced production at its new Sanand plant. The first passenger vehicles rolled out of the factory that was acquired from Ford India on January 10, 2023.

TPEM's new manufacturing unit is located in GIDC Sanand. It is spread over 460 acres and houses four main shops - Stamping, Body Construction, Paint and Final Assembly. It has an annual production capacity of 3,00,000 units per annum, which is scalable to 4,20,000 units per annum. It will manufacture both ICE and EV models.

The factory is said to be a water-neutral plant and is expected to be water-positive by December 2024. A 50 KW solar rooftop has been installed at the facility. 

The plant currently employs over 1,000 people and will create 1,000 additional jobs in the next 3-4 months as production ramps up. Tata Motors has invested in upskilling its workforce by providing them with a Diploma, Bachelor of Engineering and Master’s Degree, as applicable.