Eicher To Set Up 2-Wheeler Unit In Jaipur

Eicher Ltd is setting up a new assembly line-cum-manufacturing facility for its two wheelers in Jaipur.

The plant, to be set up at an estimated cost of Rs 100 crore, will assemble 2,000 to 3,000 units monthly. It will initially assemble the Enfield Bullet range but will manufacture other models developed inhouse by the company at a later date.

Besides, if Eicher's plans to form a joint venture in the two-wheeler segment materialises, the new joint venture company's manufacturing facilities too will be established in Jaipur, sources said.

Eicher has drawn up plans to launch five new models of motorcycles in the 350cc and 500cc Enfield range in the coming months.

The company claims that the four-stroke petrol engines developed by it will have a fuel efficiency of up to 50 km per litre, and will be marketed under a new brand name and not sold under the Bullet brand.