Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) has announced the expansion of its Advanced Research and Development Centre along with the addition of new testing facilities at Mahindra Research Valley (MRV) in Chennai. The move underscores the company’s continued commitment to strengthening in-house R&D capabilities and advancing the Make in India initiative.
The fresh investments will significantly enhance Mahindra’s engineering, validation, and testing capabilities, while further reinforcing Chennai’s position as a key strategic hub for automotive research, development, and innovation within the Mahindra Group.
Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Mr. M. K. Stalin, along with the Minister for Industries, Investment Promotions and Commerce, Mr. T. R. B. Rajaa graced the ground-breaking ceremony held in Chennai today. The facility will be up and running within this calendar year.
Mahindra is committing an investment of approx. ₹196 crore for this expansion, which is aimed at augmenting MRVs capabilities to support advanced vehicle design, product engineering and future technology developments. The Advanced Research & Development Centre and new testing infrastructure are expected to provide enhanced capabilities for next-generation platforms across multiple vehicle segments.
Once fully operational, the expanded facility is projected to create additional employment opportunities for around 2,000 professionals, spanning engineering, research and associated technical roles. MRV currently employs 5000 skilled professionals at its 125-acre campus.
Speaking at the event, Mr. R Velusamy, President, Automotive Business said, “This expansion underscores our long-term commitment to advancing product engineering capabilities in India, enhancing global competitiveness, and leveraging cutting-edge technology to deliver superior products to customers worldwide. Supported by Tamil Nadu’ s robust Industrial ecosystem and talent base, MRV will continue to serve as Mahindra’s global hub for innovation, excellence in engineering & future-ready mobility Solutions.”
