Mahindra Opens Advanced Technical Training Facility In Kolkata

Key Highlights:

• Mahindra opened a 12,000-square-foot training center in Kolkata.
• The Mahindra Institute of Learning Excellence (MILE) aims to improve services in East and North-East India.
• The facility offers hands-on training with five demonstration bays.
• It will cover battery technology, diagnostics, collision repair, and BS6 compliance.
• This expansion reflects Mahindra's commitment to technical excellence.

Mahindra has opened a 12,000-square-foot training centre in Kolkata's New Town automotive hub. This new facility called the Mahindra Institute of Learning Excellence (MILE), will help improve services in East and North-East India. It will train channel partners, distributors, and fleet owners on vehicle maintenance and repair.

The center can train over 100 people at once and has five demonstration bays for hands-on learning. It also focuses on electric vehicle servicing, with special training for Mahindra’s Electric Origin SUVs and the INGLO electric architecture.

The training will cover important topics like battery technology, advanced diagnostics, collision repair, and engine and transmission overhauls. It also includes specialized training for BS6 and 6.2 compliance standards, as well as electronically assisted transmissions.

A company representative said, "This expansion reflects our commitment to technical excellence and customer-centric solutions." The center, located in Kolkata’s automotive district, is easily accessible for service personnel across the region.

This move shows Mahindra's response to India's changing automotive market, especially the rise of electric vehicles. By preparing its service network for both traditional and electric powertrains, Mahindra aims to offer reliable after-sales support for all its vehicles.

About Mahindra Group

Mahindra Group, founded in 1945, employs 260,000 people in over 100 countries. The company leads the market in farm equipment and utility SUVs in India and runs the world’s largest tractor-manufacturing operation by volume. Its business segment also span information technology, financial services, renewable energy, agriculture, logistics, hospitality, and real estate.

In recent years, Mahindra has placed its focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, particularly in rural development and improving urban living. The opening of this new training facility is part of Mahindra's broader strategy to enhance its technical infrastructure while shifting towards electric mobility.

The MILE facility in Kolkata adds to Mahindra's existing network of training centers across India, all working together to ensure consistent service quality and technical expertise throughout the company's sales and service network.

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CMV360 Says

The opening of this training facility in Kolkata shows Mahindra’s vision on equipping its workforce for the evolving automotive landscape, especially with the rise of electric vehicles.