HARMAN, a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and a global leader in connected automotive technologies, has announced a ₹345 crore investment to expand its automotive electronics manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune.
The expansion includes an immediate investment of ₹45 crores (USD 5.5 million), followed by an additional ₹300 crores (USD 36.5 million) over the next three years to boost production for advanced telematics and next-generation connected vehicle programs
The expanded facility was inaugurated by Christian Sobottka, President and CEO of HARMAN Automotive, and Krishna Kumar G, Managing Director and Head of Automotive, HARMAN India. With this, HARMAN’s total investment in the Pune facility rises to ₹554 crores (USD 67 million) since its inception in 2014. The project is expected to generate 300 new jobs by 2027, furthering India’s “Make in India, for the World” vision and positioning the country as a hub for connected and sustainable mobility innovation.
The expansion will add 71,505 sq. ft. of built-up space, including a 45,000 sq. ft. production shop floor, increasing HARMAN’s production capacity by 50%. It will also introduce four new Surface Mount Technology (SMT) lines and expand capabilities to include module production and speaker manufacturing. By 2027, the facility will be equipped to produce up to four million car audio components, 1.4 million infotainment units, and 0.8 million Telematics Control Units (TCUs) annually.
Christian Sobottka, CEO and President of Automotive, HARMAN, “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.”
The company noted that the new product lines will include 4G and 5G telematics solutions — such as TCUs for Tata Motors and Maruti Suzuki — along with the locally produced HARMAN Ready Connect, an all-in-one, pre-developed Telematics Control Unit co-created with Samsung.
