Kia India to Invest USD 2 Billion in Second Plant, Capacity to Cross 6 Lakh Units
By Anmol Kumar
Published November 12, 2026
Kia India is expanding its manufacturing footprint with a second plant in Andhra Pradesh. The company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the state government for the proposed facility, which will be spread across 465 acres alongside its supplier partners. Production is planned to begin in early 2030.
The new plant will add an annual production capacity of 2 lakh units, taking Kia India's combined capacity across both facilities to more than 6 lakh units. The project will also involve around 12,000 additional direct and indirect jobs.
New Plant to Build Future ICE and EV Models
Kia and its supplier partners will invest a combined USD 2 billion in the project. With the new facility, the company's cumulative investment across its two plants in India will reach approximately USD 5 billion.
The existing Anantapur facility has an annual installed capacity of 4.3 lakh units and currently manufactures models including the Seltos, Sonet, Syros, Carens and Carnival. Kia says the upcoming plant will support the production of new models across internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicle (EV) powertrains.
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The expansion is also expected to strengthen Kia's ability to serve both domestic and overseas markets. However, the company has not yet announced which specific models will be manufactured at the second facility.
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