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YKK invests USD 150 million in new manufacturing facility in India

Illustration of YKK India Private Limited’s new factory in Tiruvallur District in Tamil Nadu (India) © 2026 YKK
YKK Corporation has announced plans to construct a new manufacturing facility in India, reinforcing its long-term commitment to one of the world's fastest-growing textile and apparel production hubs. The new factory will be built at Origins by Mahindra in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and will become the third manufacturing site of YKK India Private Limited. The facility is expected to be completed by February 2028 and represents an investment of approximately USD 150 million, covering land, buildings, machinery and equipment.

According to YKK, the new site will operate in coordination with the company's two existing factories in Haryana and will incorporate advanced manufacturing technologies to support both growing domestic demand and export-oriented production. The investment reflects the increasing importance of India within global textile and apparel supply chains as international brands continue to diversify sourcing strategies and expand production capacities in the region.

The Chennai facility will be built on a site covering nearly 150,000 square meters, with a planned building area of approximately 74,700 square meters. Once operational, it will strengthen YKK India's production network and enhance its ability to supply fastening products to customers across the country and international markets.

Beyond manufacturing expansion, YKK emphasized its intention to contribute to local economic development through job creation and community engagement initiatives. The company stated that the new factory will support locally rooted business operations while providing the flexibility required to meet a broad range of customer requirements.

Established in 1995, YKK India manufactures and supplies fastening products through a network of production facilities, regional offices and overseas locations serving South Asia and the Middle East. The new Chennai investment marks one of the company's largest recent expansion projects in the region.



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