Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), owned by Tata Motors, will start assembling its premium SUV models in Ranipet, Tamil Nadu, from early 2026, marking a major expansion of its local manufacturing footprint in India.
The upcoming plant, part of a Rs 9,000 crore investment, will serve as a shared hub for next-generation vehicles from both Tata Motors and JLR. Initial production will focus on the Range Rover Evoque and Range Rover Velar, using completely knocked down (CKD) kits.
Since 2011, JLR has assembled vehicles at Tata’s Pune facility, including flagship models like the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport. These operations will be gradually relocated to Ranipet in line with the new plant’s ramp-up schedule.
Local manufacturing has resulted in significant price cuts—up to 20–25%—for models like the Velar and Evoque. The locally assembled flagship Range Rover recently saw a price reduction of over Rs 50 lakh, highlighting the benefits of localisation.
With the new Tamil Nadu facility, JLR is expected to continue offering competitive pricing, making its vehicles more accessible and boosting its presence in the price-sensitive Indian luxury car segment.