HARMAN Invests Rs.345 Crore to Expand Pune Automotive Manufacturing Plant, Accelerating India’s Role in the Future of Connected & Sustainable Mobility

Mumbai : HARMAN,a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and a global leader in connected automotive technologies, today announced a fresh investment of Rs.345 crores (USD 42 million) to expand its automotive electronics manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune, India.

The investment includes Rs.45 crores (USD 5.5 million) for immediate expansion and an additional ₹300 crores (USD 36.5 million) over the next three years to support advanced telematics and next-generation automotive connectivity programs. With these new commitments, HARMAN’s cumulative investments in the Pune plant now stand at Rs.554 crores (USD 67 million) since its inception in 2014.This expansion will create 300new jobs in Pune by 2027.

This expansion strengthens Government of India’s vision to “Make in India, for the World” – positioning the country as a key global hub for advanced automotive manufacturing of connected and sustainable mobility solutions.

Christian Sobottka, CEO and President of Automotive, HARMAN, said: “This investment is a clear signal of our commitment to India. Pune is not just adding capacity – it’s building the future of connected cars. From 5G telematics to sustainable manufacturing, India’s talent and innovation strength make it central to HARMAN’s global automotive growth.”

HARMAN’s Pune facility serves as a global manufacturing hub for connected car technologies – including cockpits, telematics units, and car audio systems, catering to all Indian OEMs including Tata Motors, Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra, along with export customers in Europe and North America.

This new expansion adds 71,505 sq. ft. of built-up area, including a 45,000 sq. ft. production shop floor, boosting capacity by 50% with four new SMT lines, and new capabilities such as module production and speaker manufacturing.The plant is now poised to deliver an annual output of four million car audio components, 1.4 million infotainment units, and 0.8 million Telematics Control Units (TCUs) by 2027.

New product lines will include 5G and 4G telematics solutions such as TCUs for Tata Motors and Maruti Suzuki, alongside the locally manufactured HARMAN Ready Connect — a pre-developed, all-in-one Telematics Control Unit co-developed with Samsung.

HARMAN Ready Connect comes equipped with OTA (over-the-air) updates, built-in cybersecurity, diagnostics, and cloud integration, and integrates with HARMAN Ready Aware to deliver real-time, contextual V2N (Vehicle-to-Network) alerts for enhanced safety.

HARMAN’s India team has played a pivotal role in this product’s definition, development, and validation. Already adopted by leading OEMs across Asia and North America, HARMAN Ready Connect exemplifies the company’s commitment to “Consumer Experiences. Automotive Grade.” — delivering in-vehicle intelligence that feels consumer-friendly yet meets the most rigorous automotive standards.

With 5G Ready Connect production now at Pune, HARMAN strengthens its ability to deliver consumer-grade, connected in-car experiences with automotive reliability. This local manufacturing step helps OEM partners bring next-generation connectivity, safety, and entertainment experiences to customers faster.