# HARMAN invests ₹345 crore to expand Pune automotive plant

HARMAN announced a fresh investment of ₹345 crore (USD 42 million) to expand its automotive electronics manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune, India, increasing capacity by over 50% and creating 300 new jobs by 2027.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2025-10-27
- Where: Chakan, Pune, India, India
- Value: $42.0M (3.45B INR)
- Jobs: 300
- Starts operating: 2027
- Status: announced
- Capacity: over 50% capacity increase; annual production of 4 million car audio components, 1.4 million infotainment units, 0.8 million telematics units by 2027
- Products: car audio components, infotainment units, telematics units, connected car technologies
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md), [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [HARMAN](https://endata.com/companies/39746.md)
- [Samsung Electronics](https://endata.com/companies/647.md) (investor)
- [Samsung Electronics](https://endata.com/companies/647.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [news.harman.com](https://news.harman.com/releases/harman-invests-%E2%82%B9345-crore-to-expand-pune-automotive-manufacturing-plant-accelerating-indias-role-in-the-future-of-connected-sustainable-mobility), 2025-10-27: "This investment is a clear signal of our commitment to India."
- [autotechinsight.spglobal.com](https://autotechinsight.spglobal.com/news/5284753/harman-to-invest-nearly-42m-to-expand-automotive-electronics-manufacturing-at-pune-facility), 2025-10-28: "Harman announced a new investment of 3.45 billion Indian rupees ($42 million) to expand its automotive electronics manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune, India."
- [sahyadristartups.com](https://sahyadristartups.com/spotlight/harman-pune-automotive-manufacturing-plant-inr-345-crore-investment-to-create-300-jobs/), 2025-10-28: "The expansion will also create 300 new employment opportunities, enhancing the local manufacturing and engineering ecosystem in Pune."
- [electronicsforyou.biz](https://www.electronicsforyou.biz/industry-buzz/harman-invests-%e2%82%b93-45-billion-to-expand-pune-automotive-plant/), 2025-10-31: "Harman, a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., announced a ₹3.45 billion investment to expand its automotive electronics manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune."
- [automotiveinteriorsworld.com](https://www.automotiveinteriorsworld.com/news/appointments-partnerships-investments-acquisitions/harman-expands-indian-plant-with-42m-boost-for-next-gen-connected-cars.html), 2025-11-05: "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."
- [evertiq.com](https://evertiq.com/news/2025-11-07-harman-invests-42m-to-expand-india-manufacturing-plant), 2025-11-07: "This investment is a clear signal of our commitment to India."

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