Bengaluru, May 27, 2026: Toyota Kirloskar Motor has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Karnataka to establish the “TKM Bizintel Hub” at KWIN City in Bengaluru, marking a significant step in expanding the company’s operations and strengthening India’s role in Toyota’s global innovation ecosystem. The MoU was signed in the presence of Siddaramaiah, Dr. M. B. Patil, senior government officials and leadership representatives from Toyota Kirloskar Motor.
Spread across nearly 300 acres, the proposed TKM Bizintel Hub will focus on testing and evaluation of advanced mobility solutions, accelerating digital transformation initiatives and implementing intelligent manufacturing systems across Toyota’s value chain operations. The initiative aims to leverage India’s strong engineering talent and thriving IT ecosystem to enhance operational competitiveness and support future-ready manufacturing capabilities. Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said Toyota Kirloskar Motor has remained a trusted long-term partner in Karnataka’s industrial growth journey. He noted that the new collaboration would strengthen technology-led investments, create quality employment opportunities and further reinforce Karnataka’s position as a preferred global investment destination.
Mr. Masakazu Yoshimura said the project reflects Toyota’s long-term commitment to India as a strategic market for innovation and sustainable mobility. He added that the TKM Bizintel Hub will support testing, digital transformation and intelligent manufacturing initiatives across the supply chain while aligning with national priorities such as “Make in India” and “Atmanirbhar Bharat.” The project will also contribute to Toyota’s broader carbon neutrality and localization goals. The proposed hub will come up at KWIN (Knowledge, Wellbeing and Innovation) City, an integrated smart city project being developed by the Karnataka government along the Doddaballapur–Dabaspet Highway with a strong focus on innovation, healthcare and information technology.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor currently operates two manufacturing plants at Bidadi in Karnataka with a combined installed production capacity of up to 3,42,000 units annually. The company manufactures models including the Toyota Innova HyCross, Toyota Fortuner, Toyota Camry Hybrid, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder and Toyota Hilux in India, while also marketing models such as the Glanza, Rumion and Urban Cruiser Taisor.
