Mahindra Group, a Mumbai-based conglomerate operating across the farm equipment, utility vehicles, IT and financial services sectors, announced the expansion of its Advanced Research and Development Center and its additional testing facilities at Mahindra Research Valley, or MRV, in Chennai.
The move will help Mahindra strengthen its engineering and testing capabilities in India and build on Chennai’s reputation as a strategic hub for research and innovation. Its expanded research facility will enhance the company’s advanced vehicle design and product engineering capabilities and fuel future technology developments.
Mahindra is investing about ₹196 crore, or $21.6 million, in this expansion. Once fully operational within 2026, the expanded facility will create an additional 2,000 jobs across engineering, research and associated technical roles. The 125-acre campus currently employs 5,000 people.
“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,” R. Velusamy, president of Mahindra’s automotive business, said in a statement. “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 and future-ready mobility solutions.”
