“Mercedes-Benz’s remarkable milestone of 200,000 'Made in India'
Mercedes-Benz cars, underlines India’s potential as a key manufacturing hub in
the long run. The Indian plant has achieved high level of production agility,
manufacturing world-class ICE and EVs under one-roof, underscoring the
technical prowess of the team and high level of flexible manufacturing, capable
of responding fast to market and customer requirements. The Indian production
hub's contribution to our global sustainable manufacturing strategy, through
100% renewable energy use, exemplifies our commitment to sustainable manufacturing.”
Dr. Jörg Burzer, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group
AG Production, Quality & Supply Chain Management
"Mercedes-Benz production facility is the
backbone of our Indian operations and has played a critical role in our market
success, manufacturing world-class ICE and BEV products for the discerning Indian
customers. Mercedes-Benz continues to set new standards in production quality,
remaining invested in the market with highest investment by any luxury OEM in
India. We will stay invested in our state-of-art manufacturing facility,
catering to growing market demand for Mercedes-Benz products in the Indian
market."
Santosh Iyer, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India
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Historic milestone of 200,000
'Made in India' Mercedes-Benz cars, with Dr. Jörg Burzer rolling out the
milestone car, an EQS SUV, at the Chakan, Pune facility
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Accelerated production pace:
First 50,000 cars were produced in 19 years; next 100,000 cars were produced in
9 years; the last 50,000 were manufactured in just 2 years 3 months
o 50,000 cars: 2014 | 150,000 cars: 2023 | 20,000 cars: April 2025
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Pioneering achievement:
First-ever Mercedes-Maybach (S500) to be produced outside Germany was
manufactured in India in 2015
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Leading the luxury EV
transition: Commenced local production of electric vehicles with EQS Sedan in
2022 followed by the EQS SUV 580 in 2024
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Commitment to sustainability:
Manufacturing facility completely powered by green energy since 2022
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Comprehensive local production
portfolio featuring 11 luxury models, offering the widest locally produced
luxury car range in India
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Highest investment by any
luxury carmaker in Indian manufacturing: INR 3,000 crores, with fresh
investment of INR 200 crores in 2024
Pune: India's largest luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz today
achieved a historic milestone with the roll-out of its 200,000th locally
produced car, from its manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune. Dr. Jörg
Burzer, Member
of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG responsible for
Production, Quality & Supply Chain Management, rolled out the 200,000th Mercedes-Benz
in India, an EQS SUV, in the presence of Santosh Iyer, Managing
Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India and Vyankatesh Kulkarni, Executive
Director & Head of Operations, Mercedes-Benz India.
Mercedes-Benz
India’ accelerated production figures underline a compelling growth story: from
50,000 cars in the first 19 years (1995-2014) to 150,000 units in just a decade’s
time (2015-2025). Most remarkably, the company produced a record 50,000 cars in
just over last two years. These milestones demonstrate the rapid evolution of
India's luxury car market and the increasing aspiration for a Mercedes-Benz
among Indian customers.
Mercedes-Benz
India's manufacturing facility has achieved several notable distinctions,
including the first market to produce a Mercedes-Maybach (S500) outside Germany
in 2015. The plant has also been at the forefront of the luxury electric
mobility transition, commencing local production of the EQS 580 Sedan in 2022.
Mercedes-Benz also become the first manufacturer to start the localization of a
second BEV in India, with the local production of the EQS 580 SUV. Reinforcing
its commitment to sustainable manufacturing, Mercedes-Benz India production facility
has been 100% powered by green energy since 2022.
With a
comprehensive portfolio of 11 locally produced luxury models, Mercedes-Benz
offers Indian customers the widest range of 'Made in India' luxury vehicles.
The company has demonstrated its long-term commitment to the market with the
highest investment by any luxury automotive manufacturer in India, totalling
INR 3,000 crores, including a fresh investment of INR 200 crores in 2024.
The
manufacturing milestone is complemented by Mercedes-Benz's extensive retail
presence—the largest amongst luxury carmakers in India—with over 100 luxury
touchpoints spanning more than 50 cities. This unparalleled network ensures
that the craftsmanship and technology of these locally produced vehicles are
accessible to customers across the country, with standardized luxury
experiences and service excellence regardless of location. The combination of
local production capabilities and an extensive retail network allows
Mercedes-Benz to deliver personalized luxury experiences while addressing
unique market requirements with greater agility.
The
production milestone reinforces Mercedes-Benz's 'Made in India, for India'
strategy, combining global quality standards with products tailored to the
preferences of Indian luxury customers. As Mercedes-Benz continues to
strengthen its manufacturing footprint in India, this achievement marks a
significant chapter in the company's journey of shaping luxury mobility in the
country.
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