Chandrababu Naidu Affirms Fast-Track Clearances For Royal Enfield's Andhra Pradesh Plant

Royal Enfield, the global leader in the mid-size (250cc-750cc) motorcycle segment, is set to secure a land parcel for a new greenfield manufacturing facility in Tada (Tirupati), Andhra Pradesh.The company plans to invest approximately Rs 2,500 crores for the greenfield expansion. Subject to approval by the company's board, the project will be implemented in a phased manner, calibrated to future demand and market conditions.

Currently, the company has a capacity of around 14.6 Lakh motorcycles per year, which is close to full utilisation. In February 2026, Royal Enfield announced a Rs 958 crores investment for capacity expansion in Cheyyar Tamil Nadu  which will increase the total capacity to 20 lakh units.

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Speaking on the strategic expansion plan, B. Govindarajan, Managing Director - Eicher Motors Ltd., and Chief Executive Officer - Royal Enfield said, "Royal Enfield's  philosophy has always been to stay connected with our community to deliver the best possible products and experiences. We currently operate four world-class manufacturing facilities in Tamil Nadu, with a total projected capacity of 2 million units annually."

Adding further, he said- "This investment in Andhra Pradesh will augment that capacity and provide the impetus for our next phase of growth. We are grateful to the Government of Andhra Pradesh for their support and partnership as we strengthen our presence in a state with immense potential. Having already established over 100 retail and service outlets and more than 1,200 direct and indirect employment opportunities, we are proud to contribute to its industrial and economic landscape."

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu also welcomed the development, confirming that the proposed facility will come up at Vaneluru and Rallakuppam villages in Satyavedu Mandal, Tirupati district. The plant is planned with a dedicated manufacturing capacity of 9 lakh motorcycles per annum and will include a testing track, R&D centre, and a vendor park ecosystem alongside the main production facility. The project is expected to generate nearly 15,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities. Naidu said the state government has committed to fast-tracking all clearances, with a target to complete the project in 18 months rather than the originally proposed 24 months. The CM also discussed Royal Enfield's first electric motorcycle, the Flying Flea C6, and Andhra Pradesh's broader ambitions in renewable energy - including solar, wind, and battery storage - positioning the state as an emerging hub for sustainable and advanced mobility manufacturing.
 

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As part of its long-term growth trajectory, Royal Enfield routinely evaluates options for future projects. Currently, the company has four world-class manufacturing facilities in Tamil Nadu, India and seven CKD facilities across Bangladesh, Nepal, Brazil (2), Thailand, Argentina and Colombia. It operates through more than 3200 stores across India and 80+ countries around the globe. Royal Enfield's two world-class technical centres are located in Bruntingthorpe, UK, and in Chennai, India.  

In FY'26, Royal Enfield delivered its second consecutive year of over one million motorcycles, crossing 1.2 million units. The company ranked highest in two-wheeler initial quality in the 2025 J.D. Power India and secured top position in the FADA Dealer Satisfaction Survey.  

Strengthening its position as a truly global Indian brand, Royal Enfield also ranked third among the World's Strongest Automobile Brands in the Brand Finance Automotive Industry 2026 report.