Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) has rolled out its five millionth (50 lakh) vehicle from the company’s automotive plant in Kandivali, Mumbai. A 4x4 Thar offroader was the landmark vehicle.

Dr Pawan Goenka, executive director, M&M, did the honours at a ceremony attended by workers, union representatives and other officials. Mahindra's Auto Sector achieved the four million (40 lakh) vehicle production milestone in 2012 and has crossed the five million mark in just two years. This milestone is the result of combined vehicle production from the company’s six automotive plants at Chakan, Nasik, Haridwar, Zaheerabad, Kandivali and its engine plant in Igatpuri.

Acknowledging the milestone, Anand Mahindra, chairman, Mahindra Group, said, “This rollout of our five millionth vehicle marks an important milestone in our automotive journey over the past seven decades. It is also a reflection of the commitment and can-do spirit of our people who continually strive to raise their game while producing world class vehicles”.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Pawan Goenka said, “This marks a momentous and landmark day in the history of Mahindra’s Automotive Division. There are few companies which can identify as closely with India's destiny and industrial progress as Mahindra can. In our evolving journey to becoming India’s leading SUV manufacturer, we have pushed the boundaries and taken on new challenges at every step. I dedicate this achievement to each and every member of the Mahindra family.”

Pravin Shah, chief executive, Automotive Division, M&M, said: “This milestone signifies the relentless effort put in by the Mahindra family and today I would like to congratulate each one of them. Our plants have been at the epicentre of our sustained growth through the years and bear testimony to the manufacturing excellence which we have developed.”

M&M is today a full-range player with a presence in almost every segment of the automobile industry from commercial vehicles (three-wheelers / light commercial vehicles and heavy commercial vehicles), utility vehicles, sports utility vehicles (from entry level to premium SUVs), sedans and electric vehicles.

The company’s automotive manufacturing facilities are located in Chakan, Nasik, Haridwar, Zaheerabad, Kandivali and Igatpuri which is the location of its engine plant. These automotive plants boast of fully equipped manufacturing facilities in the press shop, body shop, CED line, paint shop and assembly. The Group’s most recently established world-class auto manufacturing plant in the industrial hub of Chakan, in Maharashtra, is spread across 700 acres and has set a new benchmark for Mahindra’s production capabilities.