YKK India Signs Manufacturing Facility Agreement at Origins by Mahindra, Chennai
YKK India Commits $150 Million Manufacturing Facility in Chennai
YKK India, the Indian subsidiary of YKK Corporation, will establish a new manufacturing facility at Origins by Mahindra, Chennai through Mahindra Industrial Park Chennai Limited (MIPCL), a joint venture between Mahindra World City Developers Limited and Sumitomo Corporation of Japan. The facility will span approximately 149,936 square metres with a total investment of USD 150 million within the integrated industrial cluster.
Expansion Strategy and Timeline
This will be YKK India's third manufacturing plant in the country, complementing existing operations in Haryana. The facility is expected to be completed by February 2028. YKK India is a leading manufacturer of fastening products for the apparel, textile and industrial sectors.
The new facility, designed as a state-of-the-art facility integrating YKK's advanced technologies, will support growing domestic demand and export-oriented manufacturing markets. The expansion is part of the company's broader strategy to position manufacturing operations closer to major apparel and textile production hubs, enabling faster response times and improved customer support.
Strategic Positioning at Origins
With YKK India joining a growing roster of global manufacturers including Mitsubishi Electric, Yanmar and Omron, Origins by Mahindra, Chennai continues to strengthen its position as a preferred destination for international manufacturing investments in India. Vikram Goel, Chief Business Officer – Industrial, Mahindra Lifespace Developers Limited, noted that the addition of another globally respected manufacturer reflects the growing confidence of international companies in India's manufacturing capabilities and long-term growth potential.
Industrial Cluster Infrastructure
Origins by Mahindra, Chennai is strategically located on NH16 and lies within the influence zones of the Chennai–Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (CBIC) and the Chennai–Visakhapatnam Industrial Corridor (CVIC), with strong connectivity to key industrial hubs, ports and logistics infrastructure.
Origins by Mahindra, Chennai is being developed through a joint venture between Mahindra World City Developers Limited, Chennai, a public-private partnership between the Mahindra Group and TIDCO (Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation), and Sumitomo Corporation, Japan. The development spans approximately 600 acres, with the first phase covering about 307 acres and an additional 134 acres being added as part of the new phase.
About Mahindra Lifespace Developers
Established in 1994, Mahindra Lifespaces brings the Group's philosophy of 'Rise' to India's real estate and infrastructure development. Mahindra Lifespaces Developers has a development footprint of over 5,000 acres of industrial clusters. Its portfolio includes premium residences, affordable homes under the Happinest brand, and integrated cities under Mahindra World City and Origins.