Mahindra Research Valley announces expansion of its Advanced Research & Development Centre and Testing Facilities

With fresh investment of approx. ₹196 Crore, facility aims to employ an additional 2000 skilled professionals

Chennai, February 12, 2026: Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M) today announced the expansion of its Advanced Research and Development Centre and additional testing facilities at Mahindra Research Valley (MRV) in Chennai. This marks a significant step in its allegiance towards enhancing R&D and focusing on Make In India. The commitment of fresh investments at this facility will strengthen Mahindra’s engineering and testing capabilities in the region and it will reinforce Chennai’s role as a strategic hub for research and innovation.

Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Mr. M. K. Stalin, along with the Minister for Industries, Investment Promotions and Commerce, Mr. T. R. B. Rajaa graced the ground-breaking ceremony held in Chennai today. The facility will be up and running within this calendar year.

Mahindra is committing an investment of approx. ₹196 crore for this expansion, which is aimed at augmenting MRVs capabilities to support advanced vehicle design, product engineering and future technology developments. The Advanced Research & Development Centre and new testing infrastructure are expected to provide enhanced capabilities for next-generation platforms across multiple vehicle segments.

Once fully operational, the expanded facility is projected to create additional employment opportunities for around 2,000 professionals, spanning engineering, research and associated technical roles. MRV currently employs 5000 skilled professionals at its 125-acre campus.

Speaking at the event, Mr. R Velusamy, President, Automotive Business said, “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.”

About Mahindra Research Valley

Inaugurated in 2012 by the then President of India, Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam, Mahindra Research Valley (MRV) is the temple of creativity and innovation. Spanning 125 acres, the MRV today is the hub of a global neural network of Mahindra for its auto and farm sectors. With a record number of patents and design registrations in the country, MRV has a strength of over 5000 engineers, who are innovators and inventors at work, and are united by a single goal: to push the boundaries of what’s possible.

About Mahindra

Founded in 1945, the Mahindra Group is one of the largest and most admired multinational federation of companies with 324,000 employees in over 100 countries. It enjoys a leadership position in farm equipment, utility vehicles, information technology and financial services in India and is the world’s largest tractor company by volume. It has a strong presence in renewable energy, agriculture, logistics, hospitality and real estate.

The Mahindra Group has a clear focus on leading ESG globally, enabling rural prosperity and enhancing urban living, with a goal to drive positive change in the lives of communities and stakeholders to enable them to Rise.

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Nayana Borthakur
Head - Communications
Automotive & Farm Equipment Sector
Mahindra & Mahindra Limited
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