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A Trip to Kia Motors India Plant in Penukonda, Andhra Pradesh

Kia Motors India invited us to their first manufacturing plant in Anantpur District of AP. We noticed an amazing diversity, energy and synergy between best of India-Korea relationship at the plant.

Chethan Thimmappa by Chethan Thimmappa
October 30, 2018
in Auto Industry, Cars, Kia
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Kia Motors, World’s 8th largest automaker and a new entrant to Indian auto industry is building one of the largest manufacturing plant in India. Located in Penukonda which is in Anantpur district of Andhra Pradesh, the Kia Motors India facility is just about 160 Kms away from Kempegowda International Airport, Bangalore and is situated right in front of the National highway that connects Hyderabad from Bangalore.

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GaadiKey was invited to Kia Motors India plant and we observed this humungous facility which housed over 3000 plus workers, cutting-edge machineries, technology and the huge infrastructure/process that is necessary for building a car. Kia Motors Plant which is being built at an investment of 1.1 billion USD (10,000 crores) is spread over 540 acres of land of which 110 acres are used by Kia Affiliates and Suppliers. Major part of the plant is complete and in 5-6 months time, the facility will be 100% done.

We navigated through various building utilities required for production namely press shop, mold shop, body shop, paint shop, engine shop and assembly unit. The engine shop which we entered was buzzing with Korean and Indian workers with various machineries and robots. The plant has an annual product capacity of 3,00,000 units when operated in 3 shifts.  The large KIA logo erected in front of the building bags everyone’s attention for sure.

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We observed Kia Motors has a clear roadmap for one of their upcoming models which is SP2i. The launch of SP2i is expected in September 2019. There will be new products to come following SP2i.

Kia Motors India also has a dedicated training centre opposite to the plant where Basic technical course for automobiles industry is offered in association with the Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC). The program which is given for a week aims to train over 2000 students and qualified students will be taken as trainees to the plant. More than 10,000 jobs are expected to be created.

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We also got a chance to test their Kia Carnival 7-seater SUV/MUV  – one of their products in International line-up.

We were amazed to see the impact of Kia Motors’ entry to India and how it is flourishing a new kind of ecosystem that is good for business and economy. You can check more photos taken at the facility below.

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I cover latest automobile news in India with special focus on cars and bikes. Please send me an email to [email protected] for any enquiries.

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Yasmeen bsnu
Yasmeen bsnu
4 years ago

Plz share the contact details as i am interested in buying scrap

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Muzamil ahmed
Muzamil ahmed
4 years ago

Hi I’m from ap my name is muzammil Ahmed I want to purchase old scrap like old and waste iron copper plastic etc

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Muzamil ahmed
Muzamil ahmed
4 years ago
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9844479472

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Niranjanaraj Reddy
Niranjanaraj Reddy
4 years ago

Hi sir,

I am looking job in KIA, I like cars and my native is Anantapur please call me my number is+918317313256 I like to work please call me

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Roopa
Roopa
4 years ago

want to know who are plastic , Fiber and car spare parts supplier for Kia .

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GIRISHA Y R
GIRISHA Y R
1 year ago
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I’m from karnataka.. I want job in kia

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Dasari Baby
Dasari Baby
1 year ago
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Hi mam I am baby I am interested your company job

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OMKAR
OMKAR
3 years ago

Dear KIA Motors India
Greetings

I would like to inform you that, we are dealing with Pneumatic as well as Cordless Tools, Blind Riveting tools & Material Handling Equipment.

which is definitely HELP in your manufacturing line..may i have to request you please share with me your contact detalis or email id (Maintenance Department or Purchase Department)

OMKAR..

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Munawar Khan
Munawar Khan
1 year ago
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Hello Mr ONKAR , This is Munawar Khan from Alfa Rayaan Steel and Co.
We Want to connect with you.
Send your Email id and Mobile Number

Thanks Best Regards From.
Alfa Rayaan Steel and Co

Email id [email protected]

http://www.mdalfagroup.com

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Faisal.i
Faisal.i
2 years ago

Dear KIA motors,

I am a proud owner of KIA CARNIVAL from Kerala.KL02BN3344. I am very satisfied and happy with the vehicle.

We are facing some issues also in carnival. Don’t know how much valuable they may be.

Faisal.I

We would like to visit the kia motors plant in Andrapradesh and like to share our comments.If possible can you please give an entry yo visit the plant.

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Munawar Khan
Munawar Khan
1 year ago

Hello Mr ONKAR , This is Munawar Khan from Alfa Rayaan Steel and Co.
We Want to connect with you.
Send your Email id and Mobile Number

Thanks Best Regards From.
Alfa Rayaan Steel and Co

Email id [email protected]

http://www.mdalfagroup.com

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