Uno Minda ₹550 crore EV powertrain plant by Q2 FY28

Second EV powertrain plant planned in Maharashtra

Uno Minda will set up a greenfield manufacturing facility in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (formerly Aurangabad), Maharashtra, to expand its electric powertrain footprint. The project will be executed through its subsidiary, Uno Minda Auto Innovations Private Limited (UMAIPL). The new unit will focus on high-voltage electric powertrain products for four-wheeler passenger vehicles. Uno Minda has put the estimated investment at ₹550 crore, to be funded through a mix of debt and equity. Capital expenditure will be phased over the next two years. The facility is expected to be commissioned by Q2 FY28.

What the new plant will manufacture

The Sambhajinagar plant will assemble and manufacture Electric Drive Units (EDU) and Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT) systems. These are advanced powertrain systems used in electric and hybrid vehicle architectures. The company described the facility as a dedicated EV powertrain plant, indicating a focused manufacturing setup rather than a multi-product line. The product scope also signals Uno Minda’s intent to build capability in high-voltage powertrain technologies in India. The plant’s output is tied to demand visibility, with the company citing significant new orders for EDU and DHT systems.

Orders from an anchor customer drive the expansion

Uno Minda said the strategic expansion is backed by significant new orders for EDU and DHT systems from a key anchor customer. While the customer name was not disclosed in the provided information, the reference to an “anchor customer” indicates demand support for the planned capacity build-out. This matters for auto component suppliers because large powertrain programmes typically require long validation cycles and stable multi-year supply commitments. With orders in hand, the company can plan phased capex with clearer commissioning targets. The commissioning timeline for this second plant has been set at Q2 FY28.

How this fits into the Pune EV powertrain rollout

This is the second EV powertrain plant announced by UMAIPL in quick succession. Uno Minda is already setting up another facility in Khed City, Pune. That Pune facility is slated to begin operations in H2 FY27. With Sambhajinagar expected by Q2 FY28, the two-plant sequence suggests a staggered capacity ramp across FY27 and FY28. The choice of Maharashtra for both sites also points to a clustered supply and manufacturing strategy around key OEM hubs.

Management commentary on localisation and product expansion

Ravi Mehra, Managing Director, Uno Minda, linked the second plant to both capacity growth and product expansion in EDU and DHT. He said the company aims to “lead the localisation of high-voltage powertrain technologies in India,” positioning the capability as closer-to-market support for OEM partners. The statement also reinforces that the company is targeting global-standard product development and manufacturing within India. The emphasis on localisation is consistent with the company’s broader approach across EV component categories mentioned elsewhere in the provided information.

Related high-voltage powertrain project and JV structure

Separately, Uno Minda has approved a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for a four-wheel EV (4W-EV) powertrain project involving an investment of about USD 50 million (₹423 crore). That project focuses on high-voltage EV components including combined charging units, e-axles, inverters, and electric motors. The disclosure follows an earlier update dated February 17, 2025, about a joint venture agreement involving Uno Minda Auto Innovations Pvt. Ltd. and Chinese firms Suzhou Inovance Automotive Co. Ltd. and Inovance Automotive (HK) Investment Co. Ltd. As per the approved structure described, Uno Minda will contribute around ₹114 crore as equity in the joint venture for a 70% ownership share, with an initial period of full ownership until regulatory approvals allow the Hong Kong-based partner to acquire a 30% stake. The proposed facility under this plan is expected to have an annual production capacity of 203,043 units, with operations set to begin in Q2 FY 2026-27 and full output anticipated within three years from launch.

Aluminium die casting investment to support EV components

Uno Minda has also announced board approval for a greenfield aluminium die casting facility in Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad), Maharashtra, aimed at meeting rising demand for EV casting components in two- and four-wheelers. The die casting unit is described as part of a backward integration strategy to supply essential cast components to the upcoming four-wheeler EV powertrain plant. In the provided information, the capex for this die casting project appears in two separate figures: one version cites ₹1,210 crore to be rolled out in phases over five years, while another states approximately ₹210 crore over five years. Both versions say funding would be through a mix of internal accruals and debt. Phase 1 is scheduled to begin commercial operations by Q2 FY27.

Stock movement cited after die casting plant disclosure

Uno Minda shares rose over 2% after the company revealed plans to establish the aluminium die casting plant. At 12:08 PM on the NSE, the stock was trading at ₹1,060.10, up ₹22.80 or 2.20% from the previous close of ₹1,037.30. The stock opened at ₹1,037.30 and moved to an intraday high of ₹1,067.00, with the day’s low at ₹1,036.00. The price action was tied to investor response to new capacity plans amid increasing demand for EV components.

Key facts at a glance

Why the expansion matters for the EV supply chain

The ₹550 crore Sambhajinagar plant adds another dedicated site for EDU and DHT systems, which are higher-value powertrain assemblies compared with many traditional component categories. The two-plant rollout in Pune and Sambhajinagar provides a staggered commissioning schedule across FY27 and FY28. Alongside this, the ₹423 crore high-voltage component project and the die casting facility plan indicate parallel investments across upstream and downstream requirements, from cast parts to integrated powertrain assemblies. The combination of new orders cited for EDU and DHT and the previously mentioned anchor order for e-axles under the high-voltage project shows how order wins are being used to support capex decisions.

Conclusion

Uno Minda’s plan to invest ₹550 crore in a second EV powertrain plant in Sambhajinagar adds to a broader set of EV-related investments across powertrain components and backward integration. The company expects the new facility to be commissioned by Q2 FY28, following the Pune plant timeline of H2 FY27. Separate disclosures also outline a ₹423 crore high-voltage EV component programme and an aluminium die casting facility slated for Phase 1 operations by Q2 FY27. The next key milestones to track are commissioning progress at the Pune site and the capex phasing updates for the Sambhajinagar EV powertrain facility.