Haryana CM Saini Invites VinFast to Set Up Manufacturing in the State

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini invited Vietnamese EV maker VinFast to consider setting up manufacturing operations in the state, signalling Haryana’s growing ambitions in electric mobility and advanced manufacturing. Saini was also seen riding in a Limo Green electric cab linked to the VinGroup ecosystem

The development assumes significance given Haryana’s status as one of India’s largest automobile manufacturing hubs. The state houses major OEM manufacturing operations including those of Maruti Suzuki, Hero MotoCorp, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India and several commercial vehicle and tractor-linked operations across Gurugram, Manesar, Dharuhera, Faridabad and surrounding industrial belts.

The Gurugram-Manesar belt, in particular, has evolved into one of the country’s most significant automotive clusters over the last two decades, supported by a dense supplier ecosystem and strong logistics connectivity. Haryana is estimated to host around 50 major automotive and auto-component manufacturers, alongside a much larger ancillary supplier network.  

The state is also witnessing continued automotive investments. Earlier this week, Maruti Suzuki commenced commercial production at its second Kharkhoda manufacturing plant in Haryana, further strengthening the state’s position in vehicle manufacturing.  

For VinFast, a Haryana manufacturing presence could potentially provide access to an established automotive supplier ecosystem, localisation support, engineering talent and proximity to the NCR market. The company has repeatedly indicated in India that building a local supplier base would remain a key part of its long-term strategy as it expands operations in the country.

VinFast has already announced its India manufacturing plans through its Tamil Nadu facility and has also been exploring additional expansion opportunities in India. The company has earlier highlighted localisation, supply-chain development and ecosystem creation as important pillars of its India strategy.  

Industry observers note that if VinFast eventually expands manufacturing presence into Haryana, it could significantly benefit from the state’s mature automotive component ecosystem, particularly at a time when EV makers are increasingly looking to localise electronics, powertrain systems, plastics, castings and software-linked automotive components.

Haryana, meanwhile, has been aggressively pitching itself as a manufacturing and future mobility destination. The state government has recently approved multiple industrial and auto-component projects under its industrial promotion framework, while also rolling out policies targeting electronics, batteries, logistics and advanced manufacturing sectors.  

The development also comes at a time when Indian states are increasingly competing to attract EV and electronics investments amid the ongoing transformation of the automotive industry towards electrification, software-defined vehicles and localisation-led manufacturing strategies.