HOnda rolls out its first car from Rajasthan plant

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IANS Tapukara (Rajasthan)
Last Updated : Feb 24 2014 | 6:38 PM IST

Automobile manufacturer Honda Cars India Monday started production at its Tapukara plant in Rajasthan.

According to the company, entry-level sedan Amaze was the first car to roll out from the integrated manufacturing plant which is spread over 450 acres and has come up with a cumulative investment of Rs.3,526 crore in Alwar district.

"The beginning of car production from our second plant is a significant milestone. With overwhelming response to our current models, we are ready to cater to the strong demand for Honda cars from our customers in India," said Hironori Kanayama, president and chief executive, Honda Cars India.

The Tapukara plant is the second of company which started its phase I operations in September 2008. The commencement of car production will take the overall vehicle out put to 240,000 units per annum in India.

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First Published: Feb 24 2014 | 6:02 PM IST

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