Quick Takeaways
- Uno Minda alloy wheel plant receives board approval with phased capacity ramp-up planned in Maharashtra.
- The project strengthens long-term manufacturing capacity in alloy wheels for the automotive sector.
On February 5, 2026, Uno Minda Limited announced that its board of directors had approved the Detailed Project Report for establishing a new manufacturing facility, reinforcing the company’s expansion strategy in the automotive components space. The approval covers the Uno Minda alloy wheel plant under the AW4W Plant in the LPS domain at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra.
The company has indicated that commercial production is expected to commence in the second quarter of 2027. Capacity expansion is planned to progress steadily, with full targeted output expected to be reached by the third year of operations, corresponding to FY 2029–30.
This investment reflects Uno Minda Limited’s continued focus on strengthening its manufacturing footprint in the LPS domain and expanding alloy wheel production capabilities to support evolving requirements of the automotive industry.
Uno Minda alloy wheel plant capacity and production roadmap
The proposed facility at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar is planned with an overall manufacturing capacity of up to 1.80 million alloy wheels per annum. This capacity will be achieved through a phased execution approach aligned with market demand and operational stabilization.The company has indicated that commercial production is expected to commence in the second quarter of 2027. Capacity expansion is planned to progress steadily, with full targeted output expected to be reached by the third year of operations, corresponding to FY 2029–30.
Phased capacity execution plan
- Initial production ramp-up aligned with Q2 2027 start of operations
- Gradual scale-up of alloy wheel manufacturing capacity
- Achievement of full 1.80 million units per annum capacity by FY 2029–30
Investment size and funding structure
The fresh capital expenditure for the Uno Minda alloy wheel plant project has been estimated at INR 7.64 billion. The company stated that the investment will be financed through a balanced mix of debt and internal accruals, ensuring financial flexibility while supporting long-term growth.This investment reflects Uno Minda Limited’s continued focus on strengthening its manufacturing footprint in the LPS domain and expanding alloy wheel production capabilities to support evolving requirements of the automotive industry.
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