Royal Enfield, the global leader in the mid-size
(250cc–750cc) motorcycle segment, is set to acquire a land parcel for a new
greenfield manufacturing facility in Tada (Tirupati), Andhra Pradesh. The
company plans to invest approximately Rs 25 billion in the expansion, which
will be implemented in a phased manner, subject to board approval and future
market conditions.
Currently, Royal Enfield operates four world-class manufacturing
facilities in Tamil Nadu, with an annual capacity of around 1.46 million
motorcycles, close to full utilisation. In February 2026, the company announced
Rs 9.58 billion investment to expand capacity in Cheyyar, Tamil Nadu, which
will raise total capacity to 2 million units.
B Govindarajan,
Managing Director of Eicher Motors Ltd and CEO of Royal Enfield, said,
“Royal Enfield's philosophy has always been to stay connected with our
community to deliver the best possible products and experiences. This
investment in Andhra Pradesh will augment our capacity and support the next
phase of growth. We are grateful to the Government of Andhra Pradesh for their
support. With over 100 retail and service outlets and more than 1,200 direct and
indirect employment opportunities, we are proud to contribute to the state’s
industrial and economic landscape.”
Royal Enfield routinely evaluates options for future
projects. It has seven CKD facilities across Bangladesh, Nepal, Brazil (2),
Thailand, Argentina, and Colombia, and operates through more than 3,200 stores
in India and over 80 countries. The company maintains technical centres in
Bruntingthorpe, UK, and Chennai, India.
In FY 2026, Royal Enfield delivered over 1.2 million
motorcycles, marking the second consecutive year exceeding one million units.
The company ranked highest in two-wheeler initial quality in the 2025 J.D.
Power India survey and secured the top position in the FADA Dealer Satisfaction
Survey. Strengthening its global brand stature, Royal Enfield ranked 3 among
the World's Strongest Automobile Brands in the Brand Finance Automotive
Industry 2026 report.