Toyota Kirloskar Motor Signs MoU with Government of Karnataka for New ‘TKM Bizintel Hub’ in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, India, May 26, 2026: Toyota Kirloskar Motor has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Karnataka to establish the new ‘TKM Bizintel Hub’ at KWIN City, marking a major step in strengthening India’s automotive engineering and digital innovation ecosystem.

The agreement was signed in the presence of Siddaramaiah, M. B. Patil, senior state government officials and executives from Toyota Kirloskar Motor.

Spread across 300 acres, the proposed TKM Bizintel Hub will focus on multiple strategic initiatives including testing and evaluation of advanced mobility solutions, digital transformation of business operations and intelligent manufacturing technologies aimed at improving competitiveness across the automotive value chain.

The project is expected to strengthen India’s position within Toyota’s global innovation and engineering strategy by leveraging the country’s strong information technology ecosystem and skilled engineering talent base.

Speaking at the event, Siddaramaiah said the partnership reflects Karnataka’s growing reputation as a technology and innovation-driven investment destination.

“Toyota Kirloskar Motor has been a trusted long-term partner in Karnataka’s growth journey. The MoU marks another important milestone as we work together to deepen technology-led investments, create quality employment and promote sustainable industrial development,” he said.

He added that the collaboration would further reinforce Karnataka’s commitment towards innovation-led growth and global investment opportunities.

Masakazu Yoshimura highlighted India’s strategic importance for Toyota’s global mobility and sustainability initiatives.

“We are grateful to the Government of Karnataka for its continued support and collaboration over the years which has played a key role in our journey. India has always been a strategically important market for Toyota to drive innovation and sustainable mobility initiatives,” Yoshimura said.

According to Toyota Kirloskar Motor, the TKM Bizintel Hub will support testing and evaluation activities, digital transformation initiatives and intelligent manufacturing systems across the company’s supply chain and broader business operations.

The initiative also aligns with Toyota’s localisation and sustainability strategy, supporting national programmes such as Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat while contributing to the company’s long-term carbon neutrality goals.

The upcoming hub will be located at KWIN City, a major integrated smart city project being developed by the Karnataka government along the Doddaballapur–Dabaspet Highway. The project is being positioned as a future-ready innovation ecosystem with a strong focus on technology, healthcare and information technology infrastructure.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor and the Karnataka government said the partnership is expected to create innovation-led employment opportunities, strengthen future-ready talent development and further enhance Karnataka’s status as a leading destination for advanced manufacturing and strategic technology investments in India.