Japanese group Yanmar sets up its first diesel engine making unit in India

With a built-up area of 23,708 sq mt, the facility in Chennai has an annual production capacity of 80,000 engines

Japan-based Yanmar Group inaugurated its first diesel engine manufacturing facility in India, at ORIGINS, Chennai an industrial park developed by a joint venture between a subsidiary of Mahindra Lifespace Developers Limited (MLDL) and Sumitomo Corporation of Japan. 

The Yanmar Group facility was today e-inaugurated by Tamil Nadu chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami. 

With a built-up area of 23,708 sq mt, the unit at ORIGINS has an annual production capacity of 80,000 engines and will cater to domestic and export markets. 

The total planned investment in the facility is of Rs 500 crore by Yanmar Group, Japan.  The new facility will manufacture diesel engines