Tata Motors Rolls-out 1 Millionth Car From Its Sanand Facility

Indian automotive manufacturer, Tata Motors has rolled out the 1 millionth car from its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Sanand, Gujarat.

The Sanand plant was established in 2010 spread across 1100 acres – 741 acres (TML) and 359 acres (Vendor Park) with over 6000 direct and indirect employees, has been instrumental in Tata Motors’ growth and success.

Being one of the youngest plants of Tata Motors, the Sanand facility boasts of having an up-to-the-minute technology across all its processes. This highly mechanised plant has incorporated a lean process management system. The plant houses press line, the weld shop, paint shop, assembly line and powertrain shop.

This facility has a flexible assembly line and is known for producing various models of passenger vehicles like Tiago, Tiago AMT, Tiago.ev, Tiago iCNG, Tigor, Tigor AMT, Tigor EV, Tigor iCNG and Xpres-T EV. A single model plant has been successfully converted into multi-model plant churning out three models with 100 per cent assets management and utilisation. 

Commenting on the momentous occasion, Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, said, “This facility has been pivotal in bolstering our growth story in India by responding to market needs promptly. This achievement is a testament to the high standards we set for ourselves and the commitment we have to our customers. Our efforts have led to higher consideration for our products and this milestone certainly reiterates the popularity of our products among consumers.”

The Sanand plant has adopted more than 68 villages in and around Sanand, Bavla & Viramgam. Setting up of toilets, skill development of women to increase their employability and health and education of girl child are the key initiatives with which the plant began its CSR activities in Sanand. In last 13 years, the CSR initiatives of Tata Motors has touched over 3 lakh lives in and around Sanand.