# Mercedes Boosts India Manufacturing with Local Parts

> Mercedes-Benz plans bigger India play with greater localisation of parts.
- Title: Mercedes Boosts India Manufacturing with Local Parts
- Summary: Mercedes-Benz plans bigger India play with greater localisation of parts. Mercedes-Benz aims to increase localisation of parts in India to boost sales and…
- Keywords: mercedes, india, localisation, parts, sales, chakan pune, mercedes benz, The Economic Times
- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/auto/cars-uvs/mercedes-plans-bigger-india-play-with-greater-localisation-of-parts/articleshow/135550599.cms
- Author: Shally Mohile
- Published: 2026-11-04T19:31:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mercedes, india, localisation, parts, sales, chakan pune, mercedes benz
## Mercedes-Benz India Sales
Mercedes-Benz sold 15,190 vehicles in India during January-September 2026, up 8% on-year.
## New Investment in India
Mercedes-Benz announced an additional ₹200 crore investment in India this year, taking cumulative investment to ₹3,200 crore.
## Localisation Strategy
Mercedes-Benz plans greater localisation of parts to feed global operations while deepening manufacturing footprint in India.
## Future Manufacturing Plans
Mercedes-Benz aims to use India as a global supply base for parts and technology partners, with R&D centre in Pune.
## Key takeaway

Mercedes-Benz aims to increase localisation of parts in India to boost sales and manufacturing, targeting 60,000 annual vehicles with 15,190 sold in Jan-Sept 2026.