Tata AutoComp Systems Ltd plans to set up several additional plants across India this year to strengthen its footprint and capacity to meet the future requirements of the automotive industry. The company had inaugurated two new manufacturing plants in Sanand on 30 January and now operates more than eight plants at Sanand in Gujarat. The move is intended to address rising demand from domestic and international original equipment manufacturer customers and to reduce dependence on distant supply lines. Arvind Goel, the company vice-chairman, said the firm is expanding its capabilities to deliver world-class quality and operational excellence and plans to establish additional facilities that will further strengthen its footprint and production capacity. He added that the new units represent a strategic step to enhance support for original equipment manufacturer partners and to respond effectively to evolving platform requirements. The firm indicated that the expansion will focus on improving production processes, quality assurance and operational efficiency to meet exacting platform specifications. The company did not elaborate on the number of additional plants planned or on the investments involved. Sanand is described as a long-term manufacturing hub that provides proximity to key customers and a strong vendor ecosystem, enabling deeper localisation, faster lead times and a more resilient supply chain. Officials noted that locating multiple facilities in Sanand allows for co-located suppliers and better coordination with logistics providers, which can shorten lead times and enhance responsiveness. The planned expansion is presented as part of a broader strategy to boost manufacturing capacity domestically and to align closely with customer and industry needs as vehicle platforms evolve. The company expects the network augmentation to support quicker ramp-up of new vehicle programmes and to contribute to stronger domestic component manufacturing ecosystems over time. The report is based on a company statement carried by PTI and syndicated by Rediff Money Desk.