(left to right): Krishna Kumar, MD & Automotive Head, HARMAN India and Christian Sobottka, CEO & President of Automotive, HARMAN
HARMAN, a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and a global leader in connected automotive technologies, has announced a fresh investment of ₹345 crore ( $42 million) to expand its automotive electronics manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune.
The plan includes an immediate investment of ₹45 crore ( $5.5 million) and an additional ₹300 crore ( $36.5 million) over the next three years to support advanced telematics and next-generation automotive connectivity programs. With this, HARMAN’s cumulative investment in the Pune plant has reached ₹554 crore ( $67 million) since its establishment in 2014. The expansion is expected to create 300 new jobs by 2027.
The Pune facility serves as a global hub for connected car technologies—producing cockpits, telematics units, and car audio systems—for major Indian OEMs including Tata Motors, Maruti Suzuki, and Mahindra & Mahindra, as well as export clients in Europe and North America.
The latest expansion adds 71,505 sq. ft. of built-up area, including a 45,000 sq. ft. production shop floor, boosting capacity by 50 per cent. It introduces four new SMT lines and new capabilities such as module production and speaker manufacturing. By 2027, the plant is projected to deliver an annual output of four million car audio components, 1.4 million infotainment units, and 0.8 million Telematics Control Units (TCUs).
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.”
Krishna Kumar, Managing Director & Automotive Head, HARMAN India said, “India is where HARMAN designs, builds, and exports the next generation of in-car experiences. From connected infotainment to immersive audio to telematics and connected safety solutions, our engineers here don’t just serve India – they serve the world. That’s why India sits at the heart of HARMAN’s global automotive strategy.”
Published on October 27, 2025
