Bangalore 25 February 2025: Recognising its export excellence, Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) was recently honoured with the ‘Star Performer Award’ at the 54th EEPC India National Export Awards held at New Delhi. The award was presented for the company’s exemplary export performance underthe engineering products, specifically in the category of Engines & Parts under the Large Enterprise segment for the export year 2021-22.
The prestigious EEPC India National Export Awards honour exceptional achievements in India’s engineering exports sector, celebrating innovation, excellence, and significant contributions to foreign trade. The event, organized by the Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC) of India, was graced by esteemed dignitaries, including Shri. Jitin Prasada, Hon’ble Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Electronics and Information & Technology – Government of India; Mr. Adhip Mitra, Executive Director & Secretary, EEPC India; Mr. Pankaj Chadha, Chairman, EEPC India and Mr. Pradeep Kumar Aggarwal, Regional Chairman (NR), EEPC India.
TKM secured this prestigious award based on the key performance metrics such as Free onBoard (FoB) value of exports, net foreign exchange earned, and product range. In 2021-22, TKM recorded a 39% increase in exports of the Engines & Parts, reinforcing its strong position in the global supply chain. Thisreflects TKM makingconcentrated efforts in ensuring high-quality manufacturing, global competitiveness, and sustained export growth.
Expressing gratitude on receiving the award,Mr. G. Shankara, Executive Vice President & Director of Finance and Administration – Toyota Kirloskar Motor, stated, “This award is a testament to Toyota Kirloskar Motor’s commitment to quality, innovation, and strong contributions to India’s growing role in global automotive exports. We are truly honoured to be recognized, at the national level, for our export accomplishments throughthe engineering excellence and relentless efforts in realising the global competitiveness in this direction.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to EEPC India for this recognition and reaffirm our dedication to further strengthening the export initiatives, thereby enhance strong presence in international markets.”
This accolade follows TKM’s previous recognition at the EEPC India Southern Region Export Award Ceremony, where the company was lauded for its remarkable export performance. Last year, TKM was conferred with two prestigious awards: the ‘Engines and Turbines & Parts, thereof – Large Enterprise’ award for 2019-20 and the ‘Gold Trophy’ for Top Exporters under the Merchant Exporter category for 2020-21
TKM remains committed to advancing its export strategy, leveraging world-class manufacturing capabilities aimed at enriching India’s engineering prowess on the global stage. As a strong proponent of the ‘Make in India’ initiative, the company continues to enhance its localization, strengthen its supply chain ecosystem, and contribute to the nation’s economic growth through increased exports of high-quality engineering products.
Overview of TKM
| Equity participation | Toyota Motor Corporation (Japan) : 89%, Kirloskar Systems Limited (India) : 11% |
| Number of employees | Approx. 6,000 |
| Land area | Approx. 432 acres (approx.1,700,000 m2) |
| Building area | 74,000 m2 |
| Total Installed Production capacity | Up to 3,42,000 units |
Overview of TKM 1st Plant:
| Established | October 1997 (start of production: December 1999) |
| Location | Bidadi |
| Products | Innova HyCross, Innova Crysta , Fortuner, Legender manufactured in India. |
| Installed Production capacity | Up to 1,32,000 units |
Overview of TKM 2nd Plant:
| Start of Production | December 2010 |
| Location | On the site of Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited, Bidadi |
| Products | Camry Hybrid, Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Hilux |
| Installed Production capacity | Up to 2,10,000 units |
*Other Toyota Models: Glanza, Rumion, Urban Cruiser Taisor
**Imported as CBU: Vellfire, LC 300
