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Honda Cars India Tapukara Plant In Rajasthan Begins Operation
Honda Cars India today began operations at its new Tapukara manufacturing facility located in Alwar district of Rajasthan. The first car to roll out of the facility was the Amaze compact sedan. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Ms. Vasundhara Raje, Hon'ble Chief Minister, Government of Rajasthan and Mr. Yasuhisa Kawamura, Minister & Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Japan in India, along with Senior Govt. officials, Honda senior management and their business partners.
The Tapukara facility is spread over an area of 450 acres which holds a manufacturing facility made up of Forging shop, Press Shop, Powertrain shop, Weld shop, Paint shop, Plastic Moulding, Engine assembly, Frame assembly and Engine Testing facility. "The plant is highly focused on conservation of the environment and efficient use of energy & other natural resources, says Honda.
Quick Facts About Tapukara Plant
Location - Tapukara Industrial Area, Distt. Alwar, Rajasthan,
Area - 450 acres
Installed production capacity - 1,20,000 units /annum
Employment - Approximately 3200 associates
Cumulative Investment - Rs. 3526 crores
With the start production at Tapukara facility, its 2nd manufacturing facility in India, installed production capacity of Honda Cars India has gone up to 240,000 units/ annum.
Speaking on the occasion Mr Yoshiyuki Matsumoto, Managing Officer, Honda Motor Co. Ltd., Japan and Representative of Development, Purchasing and Production in Asia & Oceania Region said, "India is an important market for Honda and with the beginning of car production at Tapukara plant, we are advancing our commitment to expand Honda's business in India. We are thankful to the Government of Rajasthan for extending all the support to participate in the industrialization of the state." "Through our products and operations, our goal is to make Honda a company that society wants to exist," he added.
Mr Hironori Kanayama, President & CEO, Honda Cars India Ltd. said, "The beginning of car production from our 2nd plant is a significant milestone for HCIL. With overwhelming response to our current models like Honda Amaze & all-new City and promising future line-up, we are ready to cater to the strong demand for Honda cars from our customers in India."
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