# Toyota Motor Corporation is planning to set up three vehicle assembly plants in Maharashtra, according to a Nikkei report on Friday.

*robotics · news · 2026-05-02 · Firstpost*

## Key points

- Toyota is considering establishing three new vehicle assembly plants in Maharashtra, signaling a manufacturing cluster.
- The proposed Maharashtra plants would directly address Toyota's capacity constraints and high waiting periods in India.
- Toyota's flexible multi-pathway powertrain approach will enable hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and cleaner fuel engines at new plants.
- Despite media reports, Toyota has not yet made a board-approved final investment decision for these new plants.
- The collaboration with Maruti Suzuki has enabled Toyota to quickly expand its lineup and increase market share in India.

**Companies:** Toyota Motor Corporation, Maruti Suzuki
**Countries:** India, Japan

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