Harman invests Rs 345 crore to expand Pune automotive manufacturing plant

Harman, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, has announced that it has invested Rs 345 crores to expand its automotive electronics manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune. According to the company, the investment is designed to position India as a global hub for advanced, connected, and sustainable mobility solutions, aligning with the government’s “Make in India, for the World” vision.The total new investment includes an immediate outlay of Rs 45 crores, followed by an additional Rs 300 crores over the next three years. This commitment brings Harman’s total investment in the Pune plant since 2014 to Rs 554 crores.The expansion will add 71,505 square feet of built-up area, including a new 45,000 square-foot production shop floor. This will boost the plant’s production capacity by 50% and create 300 new jobs in Pune by 2027.

Investment for connected cars

The expanded facility will focus on manufacturing next-generation technologies for both domestic and export markets (Europe and North America). The plant currently supplies all major Indian OEMs, including Tata Motors, Maruti Suzuki and Mahindra & Mahindra.Key new production lines will include:5G and 4G Telematics Control Units (TCUs): These will be supplied to major domestic partners like Tata Motors and Maruti Suzuki.

Harman Ready Connect: An all-in-one telematics control unit co-developed with Samsung that features over-the-air (OTA) updates, built-in cybersecurity, and cloud integration.By 2027, the plant is expected to deliver an annual output of four million car audio components, 1.4 million infotainment units, and 0.8 million TCUs.