India Yamaha Motor

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India Yamaha Motor Private Limited
Company typePrivate
IndustryAutomotive
Founded 2001
Headquarters Surajpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Key people
Eishin Chihana, Chairman
ProductsMotorcycles, Scooters, Spare Parts
Parent Yamaha Motor Company
Website www.yamaha-motor-india.com

India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. (IYM) is the Indian subsidiary of the Yamaha Motor Company, a producer of motorcycles and other motorized products. The company was established in 2001 and is headquartered in Surajpur, India.

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History

India Yamaha Motor began operations in 1985 as a joint venture between Yamaha Motor Company and an Indian partner, Escorts. In 2001, Yamaha Motor Company took complete control of its Indian operations, renaming it India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. [1]

Products

Motorcycles

Scooters

Manufacturing and operations

The company operates two manufacturing plants in Surajpur, Uttar Pradesh and Chennai, Tamil Nadu. These facilities produce motorcycles, scooters, and spare parts, serving both domestic and export markets.

Corporate social responsibility (CSR)

India Yamaha Motor is involved in various CSR initiatives, including:

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References

  1. "Founding history". yamaha-motor-india.com. India Yamaha Motor. Retrieved December 18, 2024.