Reinforcing its commitment to sustainable growth and community empowerment, Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, today reached a pivotal milestone in its nation-building mission with the Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony for its second Global Parts Centre (GPC) in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. This landmarkfacility, representing a significant investment of over Rs 750 crores, serves as the foundation of an expansive Rs 3,200 crore plus investment roadmap. The investment is aimed at transforming Tirupati into a world-class manufacturing and electric mobility hub, while strengthening Hero MotoCorp’s global supply chain and reinforcing India’s position in the automotiveand EV ecosystem.
Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu, Hon’ble Chief Minister, Andhra Pradesh, said, “Hero MotoCorp has been a valued partner in Andhra Pradesh’s growth journey, and particularly in the transformation of Rayalaseema.Its decision to establish the Global Parts Centre in Tirupati is a strong endorsement of our state’s progressive policies, world-class infrastructure, investor-friendly ecosystem, and our commitment to the Speed of Doing Business. Over the years, Hero MotoCorp’spresence has generated thousands of jobs, strengthened local supply chains, enhanced skills, and accelerated economic growth across Rayalaseema and Andhra Pradesh. We are delighted to see this partnership grow even stronger.
This landmark investment will create new opportunities for our youth, strengthen the industrial economy of Rayalaseema, and further establishTirupati as one of India’s leading manufacturing, mobility and logistics hubs. As Rayalaseema emerges as a major centre for industry, innovation and advanced manufacturing, partnerships like these will play a defining role in shaping its future. We deeplyappreciate Hero MotoCorp’s continued trust in Andhra Pradesh and look forward to working together to build a future-ready, globally competitive industrial ecosystem that drives innovation, creates quality employment, and delivers sustainable prosperity forall.”
Dr. Pawan Munjal, Executive Chairman, Hero MotoCorpsaid, “At Hero MotoCorp, we have always believed that business growth and nation-building go hand in hand. The foundation stone of our second Global Parts Centre in Tirupati marks an important milestone in our journey and reflects our deep confidence inIndia’s future and Andhra Pradesh’s vision for growth. By transforming Tirupati into a future-ready manufacturing and electric mobility hub, this investment will enhance our global supply chain, support our expansion across markets, and reaffirm our commitmentto ‘Made in India, for India and the World.’
It is deeply meaningful to mark this milestone on the birth anniversary of my father, our Founder and Chairman Emeritus, Dr. Brijmohan LallMunjal. He believed in building enduring institutions and always preparing for the future. It is deeply meaningful to mark this milestone on the 103rd birth anniversary of my beloved father, our Founder and Chairman Emeritus, Dr. Brijmohan LallMunjal. A true visionary, he championed the belief that great institutions are not just built to survive the present but are actively sculpted to lead the future. This Centre is a humble tribute to his vision, values and enduring belief in India’s potential.I am certain that this new Centre will proudly carry forward his legacy of enterprise, purpose and service to the nation.”
The upcoming Global Parts Centre will serve as a strategic nerve centre for Hero MotoCorp’s domesticand international spare parts operations. 100% of our electric vehicle portfolio is entirely designed, engineered and manufactured in the Tirupati plant. With this investment, the plant’s annual production capacity is expected to scale aggressively to 1.2–1.5 million units, further strengthening Tirupati’s position as one of India’s premier manufacturing hubs for future mobility.
The expansion is expected to generate around 4,000 employment opportunities. This job creation aligns with both the national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 and the Government of Andhra Pradesh’s SwarnAndhra vision. Beyond employment, this Global Parts Centre will act as an economic catalystto deliver sustained benefits in the region.
Continuing its efforts tosustainable growth, Hero MotoCorp launched two transformative community initiatives in partnership with the Government of Andhra Pradesh. The “Dr. Brijmohan Lall Munjal Heroes of Tomorrow Scholarship” programwill empower technical education students across 28 districts. This initiative will provide full tuition coverage for meritorious students pursuing engineering degrees at state IIITs, fostering the next generation of tech leaders.Furthermore, reinforcing its commitment to local community welfare, the company will deploy VIDA electric scooters and provide specialized road safety training to women police personnel across the Tirupati district, fostering empowerment through sustainablemobility.
