Kia to invest $2 billion in new Andhra plant, boost annual car production capacity to 6.3 lakh

Published 12 Nov 2026, 14:45 IST

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Kia India plans a USD 2 billion investment to set up a new manufacturing plant in Andhra Pradesh. The project is expected to create around 12,000 jobs and increase Kia India's annual production capacity to about 630,000 vehicles.

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Kia India plans to invest $2 billion in a new manufacturing plant in Andhra Pradesh. This expansion aims to create approximately 12,000 jobs and increase annual production capacity to 6.3 lakh vehicles. The company currently operates a plant in Anantapur, which was established in 2017 and has a…

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First reported by The Times of India at 09:15 UTC on 12 Nov.

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The Times of India Bennett, Coleman & Co. Current article 12 Nov 2026, 14:45 IST

Kia to invest $2 billion in new Andhra plant, boost annual car production capacity to 6.3 lakh

Kia India plans to invest $2 billion in a new manufacturing plant in Andhra Pradesh. This expansion aims to create approximately 12,000 jobs and increase annual production capacity to 6.3 lakh vehicles. The company currently operates a plant in Anantapur, which was established in 2017 and has a…

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The Federal New Generation Media Corporation Pvt. Ltd. 12 Nov 2026, 14:59 IST

Kia India to invest USD 2 billion for new manufacturing unit in Andhra

This project is expected to create around 12,000 jobs and increase Kia India's annual production capacity to 6,30,000 vehicles.

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YourStory YourStory Media 12 Nov 2026, 16:28 IST

Kia India to invest $2B in second plant in Andhra Pradesh

Spread across a combined 465 acres for Kia and its suppliers, the new facility is expected to generate around 12,000 direct and indirect job opportunities.

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The New Indian Express Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd. 12 Nov 2026, 18:31 IST

Kia India to invest $2billion in a new facility in AP, ramp up production by 2 lakh units per annum

South Korean carmaker Kia India and its supply partners will invest $2 billion to set up a second manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh. The facility will add 2 lakh units of annual manufacturing capacity, taking Kia India’s combined capacity across both plants to 6.30 lakh units. Spread across a…

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