Japanese Fastener Maker YKK Expands India Presence with $150m Chennai Facility

CHENNAI:
Japanese fastening products maker YKK Corporation is deepening its manufacturing footprint in India with plans to invest $150 million in a new production facility at Origins by Mahindra, Chennai, underscoring the growing appeal of Tamil Nadu as a hub for export-oriented industrial investments.

YKK India, the Indian subsidiary of the Japanese group, will establish its third manufacturing plant in the country on nearly 150,000 sq m within the integrated industrial cluster developed by Mahindra Industrial Park Chennai Ltd (MIPCL), a joint venture between Mahindra World City Developers Ltd and Sumitomo Corporation. The facility is expected to be completed by February 2028.

The investment adds to a growing roster of international manufacturers at Origins by Mahindra, Chennai, including Mitsubishi Electric, Yanmar and Omron, as global companies increasingly diversify supply chains and expand production capacities closer to key consumer markets.

YKK India manufactures fastening products for the apparel, textile and industrial sectors, serving both domestic and overseas customers. The new plant will incorporate the company's advanced manufacturing technologies and is expected to support rising demand from India while strengthening export capabilities, according to a statement by Origins by Mahindra, Chennai, an integrated industrial development of Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd.