Tata Motors has proudly announced the roll-out of its 1 millionth car from its advanced manufacturing facility in Sanand, Gujarat. The relentless effort and dedication of the Sanand facility team have been instrumental in reaching this milestone.
The Sanand plant, established in 2010 and sprawling across 1100 acres – 741 acres for Tata Motors Limited (TML) and 359 acres for the Vendor Park, has been a key driver of Tata Motors’ growth and success. With over 6000 direct and indirect employees, the plant, one of Tata Motors’ youngest, is equipped with cutting-edge technology across all its processes.
The highly automated plant has implemented a lean process management system and houses a press line, weld shop, paint shop, assembly line, and powertrain shop. Known for its flexible assembly line, the facility produces a variety of passenger vehicle models including Tiago, Tiago AMT, Tiago.ev, Tiago iCNG, Tigor, Tigor AMT, Tigor EV, Tigor iCNG, and XPRES-T EV.
The plant has successfully transitioned from a single model to a multi-model facility, producing three models with 100% asset management and utilization.
Mr. Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd., and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd., expressed his pride on the occasion, stating, “The roll-out of the 1 millionth car from our Sanand plant is a moment of great pride for us. This facility has been crucial in propelling our growth story in India by promptly responding to market needs. This milestone is a testament to the high standards we set for ourselves and our commitment to our customers.
Our efforts have led to increased consideration for our products, and this milestone certainly underscores the popularity of our products among consumers. We are confident in our ability to continue our momentum in providing safer, smarter, and greener mobility solutions. We owe this milestone to our employees, suppliers, channel partners, and most importantly, the Government of Gujarat for their unwavering support, which has been integral to achieving this milestone.”
Tata Motors has been committed to the social upliftment of individuals and communities. The Sanand plant has adopted over 68 villages in and around Sanand, Bavla, and Viramgam. Initiatives such as setting up toilets, skill development for women to enhance their employability, and promoting the health and education of girl children were the key CSR activities initiated by the plant in Sanand. Over the past 13 years, Tata Motors’ CSR initiatives have positively impacted over 3 lakh lives in and around Sanand.