Triumph Pulls Out Rs. 850 Crore Investment in Karnataka, Moves to Manesar
Sameer Contractor
1 min read
Jun 20, 2016, 11:16 PM
Key Highlights
- Triumph planned to invest Rs. 850 crore in Karnataka for a plant
- Triumph even paid an initial amount to the state government for the land
- Triumph has moved its operations to Manesar
Due to the state government's uncooperative approach, Triumph Motorcycles India decided to pull out its investment from the state of Karnataka and is in the process of receiving a refund for the initial amount paid to the state. The British bike maker had initially planned to build a manufacturing facility in the Kolar district of Karnataka at an investment of Rs. 850 crore. Despite several reminders, the state government did not respond to Triumph's grievances regarding commencing operations; which prompted the company to move its operations to Manesar that has been more welcoming in comparison.
Triumph's proposed bike manufacturing facility in Kolar was said to spread over a 30-acre plot in Narasapura Industrial area. The production plant was said to have an initial manufacturing capacity of 2,50,000 high-performance motorcycles per year. The move would have created employment opportunities for thousands in the area.
An amount (undisclosed) was also paid as advance to the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) towards land acquisition and allotment. The project did receive the necessary clearances way back in 2012, much before the British bike maker's commencement of commercial operations, but did not move further due to the land-related issues.
However, given the lacklustre approach of the state government towards sorting out issues, Triumph decided to pull out its investment altogether and has asked for a refund of the initial investment. It has been reported that the state government has an equally sluggish approach towards the returning the refund amount. Carandbike.com got in touch with Triumph India, but the company refused to comment on the matter.
Manesar, on the other hand, has turned out to be one of the go-to option for auto manufacturers given the ease of doing business in the region. Tamil Nadu too has been proactive in handing out clearances and land to auto companies with Ford, Renault-Nissan and Hyundai handling their domestic and export operations from the state. With Andhra Pradesh and the newly formed Telangana also wooing manufacturers, the pull out certainly is a huge opportunity lost for Karnataka, especially with reports suggesting that four more investors have chosen to pull out of the state in recent times.
Having arrived in India in 2014, Triumph has been one of the most aggressive players in the premium motorcycle segment and is eyeing the numero uno position in terms of sales. At the 2016 Auto Expo this year, the company introduced the new Bonneville range that has been highly appreciated by enthusiasts, while the Thruxton R was launched earlier this month in the country. The company's next launch for India will be the updated Tiger Explorer series that will be introduced around the festive season.
Source: ETAuto.com
Triumph's proposed bike manufacturing facility in Kolar was said to spread over a 30-acre plot in Narasapura Industrial area. The production plant was said to have an initial manufacturing capacity of 2,50,000 high-performance motorcycles per year. The move would have created employment opportunities for thousands in the area.
Triumph India Head Vimal Sumbly on the new Thruxton R
However, given the lacklustre approach of the state government towards sorting out issues, Triumph decided to pull out its investment altogether and has asked for a refund of the initial investment. It has been reported that the state government has an equally sluggish approach towards the returning the refund amount. Carandbike.com got in touch with Triumph India, but the company refused to comment on the matter.
Manesar, on the other hand, has turned out to be one of the go-to option for auto manufacturers given the ease of doing business in the region. Tamil Nadu too has been proactive in handing out clearances and land to auto companies with Ford, Renault-Nissan and Hyundai handling their domestic and export operations from the state. With Andhra Pradesh and the newly formed Telangana also wooing manufacturers, the pull out certainly is a huge opportunity lost for Karnataka, especially with reports suggesting that four more investors have chosen to pull out of the state in recent times.
Triumph's next launches in India will be the 2016 Tiger Explorer series
Source: ETAuto.com
Related News
3 mins read
Triumph Thruxton 400: In Pictures
2 mins read
Triumph Speed 400 Prices Hiked In India 
Research More on Triumph Street Twin
7.5/10
*Ex-Showroom Price
₹ 8.39 - 8.53 Lakh
Popular Triumph Models
Latest Cars
Upcoming Cars
Latest News
Jafar Rizvi | Feb 7, 2026Nissan Gravite Interior Spotted Ahead Of February 17 DebutThe Gravite’s interior appears to carry over the familiar layout from the pre-facelift Renault Triber, with only minor updates expected.2 mins read
car&bike Team | Feb 7, 2026Jawa 730 Twin UnveiledJawa Moto has introduced the 730 Twin, the fourth model in its lineup to be based on the 750 platform.2 mins read
car&bike Team | Feb 6, 2026Indian Motorcycle Parts Ways With PolarisAs America’s first motorcycle brand prepares to celebrate its 125th anniversary, Indian Motorcycle has parted ways with former parent Polaris to become an independent company.1 min read
car&bike Team | Feb 6, 2026BMW F 450 GS Based Sportbike Spotted On TestThe upcoming supersport machine is expected share the same parallel-twin engine with the upcoming BMW F 450 GS.1 min read
car&bike Team | Feb 6, 2026Tata Sierra Bookings Cross 1 Lakh Mark; Production Ramped UpWith bookings now in six-digit territory, Tata Motors is moving ahead with a phased ramp-up in production, while working through supplier-related constraints.1 min read
car&bike Team | Feb 6, 2026Mahindra To Set Up Its Biggest Automobile Plant In Nagpur; Production To Begin In 2028The new facility will support next-generation platforms from the brand and will be capable of manufacturing multiple powertrains including ICE, EV & future technologies1 min read
Bilal Firfiray | Feb 4, 2026Volkswagen Tayron R-Line Review: Sensible Flagship For IndiaVolkswagen has introduced a made-in-India flagship SUV that offers space, comfort, performance, and German driving finesse in a practical three-row package. But is the Tayron R-Line good enough?6 mins read
Preetam Bora | Feb 2, 2026TVS NTorq 150 Road Test Review: Bigger, Better & More Efficient!We test the new TVS NTorq 150 out in the real world to get a sense of what it offers in terms of performance, dynamics and fuel economy.7 mins read
Bilal Firfiray | Jan 21, 2026Tata Punch Facelift Review: New Turbo Engine; Same Old SoulWith the update, the Tata Punch facelift retains its character of being a healthy runabout, which is perfect for Indian roads. But have these changes made it any better?7 mins read
Amaan Ahmed | Jan 17, 2026Bajaj Chetak C25 First Ride Review: Basic, Likeable E-Scooter For First-Time RidersThe Chetak C25, in quite a few ways, is poles apart from the larger and more powerful 30 and 35 Series models, but in its mannerisms, it is very much a Chetak.8 mins read
Bilal Firfiray | Jan 9, 2026Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder: 10,000 km Long-Term ReviewAfter spending over three months and 10,000 km with the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder Hybrid, we were impressed by its real-world mileage, seamless hybrid, practical comfort, and Toyota reliability. Is it the best C-SUV then?5 mins read