Kia to invest $2 billion in second Andhra plant, add 12,000 jobs

New Delhi: Korean auto major Kia India Thursday said it will invest $ 2 billion, along with its supplier partners, to establish its second manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh.

The facility will have installed capacity of 200,000 units per annum, taking Kia India’s annual combined capacity across both plants to over 600,000 units.

The announcement follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Andhra Pradesh. Emphasising that India is “central to Kia’s long-term growth ambitions”, Gwanggu Lee, Managing Director and CEO, Kia India, said, “Our second manufacturing plant marks a significant new chapter, strengthening our ability to respond to customer demand with greater speed and flexibility, while supporting the introduction of new models across ICE and EV powertrains.”

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

“As we enter our next phase of growth, we remain committed to contributing to India’s automotive ecosystem and building on the strong foundation we have created here. This will further expand our Made-in-India footprint, strengthening our ability to serve both domestic and overseas markets”, Lee added.