Honda has inaugurated its third manufacturing plant in India today. The new facility is spread across 96 acres and is situated at Narsapura Industrial area, Karnataka. The Narsapura plant will employee approximately 4500 workers and will commence operations next month.
Built at an investment of Rs 1350 crores, the Honda’s new plant will have production capacity of 12 lakh units in Phase 1 and will increase annual capacity to 18 lakh units by the end of fiscal year. Honda has designed its third factory with a concept called “Joy to the Next Generation” which will help to reduce total energy consumption during production. The company has been able to meet 30 per cent of its annual water demand by internal rain harvesting system. The new plant will initially produce the Dream Yuga motorcycle and will be later accompanied by the Activa scooter.
"We are thankful to the Government of Karnataka for providing Honda an opportunity to invest and expand the Brand in the State. With the inauguration of our 3rd plant which is 2,200 km from the two existing plants in North region, Honda aims to deliver high quality and advanced 2Wheeler products of low CO2 emissions to the customers faster in the South region. The expanded production capacity will be further supported by aggressive growth in network to 2500 outlets and rapid new product introduction as we aim for market leadership." said Keita Muramatsu, president, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India Pvt Ltd.
