JSW Green Mobility has secured 636 acres of land in the Bidkin node of Aurangabad Industrial City (AURIC) to set up an electric vehicle manufacturing facility. Production at the new plant is expected to begin within 12 to 18 months, according to an official announcement.
Following the allocation of 827 acres to Toyota Kirloskar Motors, the administration has now allotted land to JSW Green Mobility for its electric vehicle production plans. Maharashtra Industrial Township Limited (MITL) issued the land allotment certificate online on Thursday.
The company plans to set up an electric car manufacturing facility on 546 acres of the allotted land. In addition, 90 acres will be dedicated to the production of commercial vehicles. With an investment of ₹27,200 crore, this project is expected to generate 5,000 direct jobs and 15,000 indirect jobs, according to a release on Thursday.
The company is set to begin operations shortly, with production expected to start within the next 12 to 18 months. JSW Green Mobility is a subsidiary of the JSW Group, focused on developing sustainable transportation solutions to support the global shift towards clean energy.
The company is dedicated to building electric vehicles (EVs) and other green mobility technologies, aligning with India’s goals for reducing carbon emissions and promoting cleaner energy alternatives. By leveraging its expertise in steel and energy sectors, JSW Green Mobility aims to play a pivotal role in the EV ecosystem, driving advancements in EV manufacturing, infrastructure, and energy-efficient mobility solutions.