Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt Ltd (RNAIPL) has achieved a significant milestone by crossing the production of 4.5 million powertrain units at its Oragadam facility. Since its inception in 2010, the plant has manufactured 2.83 million engines and 1.67 million gearboxes, supporting both domestic and export markets.
RNAIPL’s state-of-the-art facility boasts end-to-end production capabilities, from melting aluminum to casting and machining engine parts. The plant can produce engines ranging from 800cc to 1500cc and has created seven types of engines and three gearbox varieties. The company has also produced over 160,000 units of EV reducer components for export.
Keerthi Prakash, Managing Director of RNAIPL, emphasized the milestone’s significance, stating, “In addition to powering cars produced at our Chennai plant, we have also exported powertrain units globally.” The company is preparing for future growth, backed by a USD 600 million investment from the Renault Nissan alliance. Guwahati automotive sector is keenly observing RNAIPL’s developments. The production increase is expected to bolster the availability of efficient engines and gearboxes, potentially enhancing the local automotive market’s competitive edge and attracting further investment in the region.