Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. announced the expansion of its Advanced Research and Development Centre and additional testing facilities at Mahindra Research Valley in Chennai on 12 February 2026. The company said the expansion involves a fresh investment of approximately INR 1.96 billion and is expected to create around 2,000 additional jobs.
The investment is aimed at strengthening the company’s engineering and testing capabilities and supporting advanced vehicle design, product engineering and future technology development. The expanded Advanced Research and Development Centre and new testing infrastructure are intended to enhance capabilities for next-generation platforms across multiple vehicle segments. The facility is expected to be operational within the current calendar year.
Mahindra Research Valley (MRV) currently employs 5,000 professionals at its 125-acre campus in Chennai. The expansion is projected to increase employment by approximately 2,000 skilled professionals across engineering, research and associated technical roles once fully operational.
“This expansion underscores our long-term commitment to advancing product engineering capabilities in India, enhancing global competitiveness, and leveraging cutting-edge technology to deliver superior products to customers worldwide. Supported by Tamil Nadu’s robust industrial ecosystem and talent base, MRV will continue to serve as Mahindra’s global hub for innovation, excellence in engineering & future-ready mobility solutions,” said R Velusamy, President, Automotive Business, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.
Mahindra Research Valley was inaugurated in 2012 and serves as the research and development hub for Mahindra’s automotive and farm sectors. The 125-acre facility houses over 5,000 engineers and focuses on product development, engineering and innovation activities.
Founded in 1945, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. is part of the Mahindra Group, a multinational federation of companies with 324,000 employees in over 100 countries. The group operates across sectors including farm equipment, utility vehicles, information technology and financial services.