Isuzu Motors India Celebrates 10 Years of Manufacturing Excellence at Sri City

Sri City MD Applauds Isuzu’s Decade of Growth and Manufacturing Success

Isuzu Motors India (IMI), Sri City celebrate its10th anniversary marking a significant milestone in the company’s India journey. The event was attended by senior leaders of Isuzu, including Mr. Naohiro Yamaguchi, Isuzu Group president and CEO, Mr. Shigeru Wakabayashi, CEO, Mobility Group, Mitsubishi Corporation as well as Dr. Yuvaraj, Secretary, Industries, Government of Andhra Pradesh, Dr. Ravindra Sannareddy, Managing Director, Sri City and other distinguished guests.

Dr. Yuvaraj, Secretary, Industries & Commerce, Government of Andhra Pradesh, congratulated the management of Isuzu Motors India on the milestone and said the company’s journey reflected the state’s strong industrial environment and investor-friendly policies. He noted that Isuzu had made significant contributions to manufacturing, exports and employment generation, and reiterated the Government’s commitment to supporting the company’s continued growth in Andhra Pradesh.

Congratulating the Isuzu leadership and workforce on completing a decade of successful operations Dr. Ravindra Sannareddy highlighted the company’s contribution to manufacturing, exports, employment generation, and industrial development in Andhra Pradesh. ”I am delighted to be part of this milestone celebration. Having witnessed this journey from the early discussions and the signing of the MoU in 2013, it is truly gratifying to see Isuzu emerge as a leading manufacturing and export hub. The company’s growth stands as a testament to its commitment to excellence and to the robust industrial ecosystem that Sri City offers. We are proud of this enduring partnership and look forward to supporting Isuzu’s continued growth and many more milestones in the years ahead,”he said

Reaffirming Sri City’s commitment to its investors, he said Sri City would continue to provide world-class infrastructure, a business-friendly environment and responsive support to help global manufacturers grow and succeed.

Rajesh Mittal, MD & President, IMI Motors India extended a warm welcome to the distinguished the guests.

Kenjiro Hommasan, Chairman, IMI traced the development of the plant over the period, highlighted the achievements, and briefed on the future goals.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Naohiro Yamaguchi said that the milestone reflected the dedication and contributions of employees, dealer partners, suppliers and all stakeholders who had been part of Isuzu’s journey. He expressed gratitude to Sri City and the Government of Andhra Pradesh for their continued support and said the company looked forward to accelerating its growth in India and global markets.

Reflecting on Isuzu’s journey from the establishment of the plant at Sri City, Mr. Shigeru Wakabayashi said it was gratifying to see the facility grow into a globally competitive manufacturing and export base over the last ten years. He added that the achievement underscored the company’s enduring commitment to quality, innovation and customer-centric mobility solutions.

Over the past ten years, the Sri City-based facility has evolved into a key manufacturing and export hub for Isuzu, serving both domestic and international markets. The plant has attracted investments of about ₹15 billion, produced over one lakh vehicles, generated employment for around 1,600 people, and established a strong export presence across Asia and the Middle East. Isuzu also emerged as India’s leading exporter of commercial vehicles in FY2024-25, by exporting over 20,000 vehicles.