Kia is set to expand its manufacturing footprint in India by constructing a second vehicle plant in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. The project involves a total investment of approximately €1.8 billion, which will be shared between the automaker and its network of suppliers.
The new facility will span 188 hectares and feature four core production processes: stamping, welding, painting, and assembly. Once operational in 2030, the plant is expected to boost Kia's annual production capacity in Anantapur from 400,000 to 600,000 vehicles.
The site is designed to produce up to 200,000 vehicles per year, including both electric models and internal combustion engine cars. The initiative is projected to generate 12,000 new jobs within Kia and its associated service and supply chain partners.
Kia has been operating in Anantapur since August 2019. The company recently expanded its local electric vehicle lineup, starting production of the Kia Carens Clavis EV in June 2025 and the Kia Syros EV in July 2026.
