Toyota in India

Toyota in India

Mr. Hiroshi Nakagawa
Managing Director & CEO

Quality You Can Trust

Since its inception in India in 1997, Toyota Kirloskar Motor has witnessed a steady growth in the Indian automotive market and is today more than ready to seize the enormous opportunity India offers. Our newly built second plant is a testimony to this commitment and also, the start of a new era for Toyota in India.

With this new beginning we are now ready to offer a Toyota choice to a wider customer base. We believe in putting you, our customers first and it is this approach that enables us to respond effectively to your changing needs, whether it's in terms of quality, service or driving experience. We make no compromises when it comes to safety – be it in the processes and practices we follow at our plants or in the final product which we deliver to our customers, this is our promise to you.

Additionally, we believe in giving back to the community we thrive in. Our Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives focus on the areas of education, community and environment to create a company that works in harmony with nature and society at large. TKM's efforts over the years have aimed to develop a prosperous society with a sustainable future, thereby mobilising happiness.

We look forward to continue having a long and trusted relationship with you.

Message From Kirloskar Group

Mr.Vikram S. Kirloskar
Vice Chairman

The Kirloskar Group has contributed to the industrialisation of India for more than a century. Established as a manufacturer of India's first iron plough, the group has continued to live up to its core philosophy of developing indigenous technology and industry. The monumental affiliation with Toyota Motor Corporation in 1997 further attests our determination to work for the growth of the Indian industry.

Toyota has constantly and consistently exhibited its relentless commitment to add value through its world class systems and processes. We look forward to further strengthening our relationship thereby creating more investment and employment opportunities in India. We at TKM believe in sustainable development and seek to boost local industries and industrial infrastructure. One such initiative is Toyota Kirloskar Auto Parts (TKAP), which was setup in May 2004 to produce transmissions for Toyota's global requirements.

Our approach enables us to create best value not only for customers but also for the entire system from suppliers to dealers - a tradition we aim to follow and enhance along the way.

Mr. Shekar Viswanathan
Vice Chairman

Mr. Sandeep Singh
Deputy Managing Director & COO
- Marketing & Commercial

Mr. Masanori Takahashi
Deputy Managing Director & COO
Manufacturing, Technical & Purchase

Our Most Valuable Asset – Our Employees

Toyota believes in the basic philosophy of Mutual Trust and Respect and recognises employees as the most valuable assets for the company. We strive to provide stable employment, maintain and improve working conditions balanced with the growth of the company.

By following the Toyota Way - the company's fundamental DNA, we have been able to transcend language and nationality. The Toyota Way is supported by two pillars:

Continuous Improvement: Our constant drive to put forth our best ideas and efforts.

Respect for People: We respect people and believe the success of our business is created by individual efforts and good team work.

From Human Resources Management perspective, we strive to:

Create a workplace environment where employees can work with their trust in the company.

Create a mechanism for promoting constant and voluntary initiative in continuous improvement.

Fully committed and thorough human resources development.

Promote teamwork aimed at pursuit of individual roles and optimisation of the entire company

Empowering Employees

Our Strength is our people

Toyota believes that an organization gets its strength from its employees. We cultivate a corporate culture that truly reflects the qualities of 'Continuous Improvement' and 'Respect for People' in all our activities, collective and individual. We not only encourage employees to give their suggestions on improving our products, practices and work environment, but also reward them for their valuable inputs.

Developing human resources and ensuring employment stability is of utmost importance to TKM. As part of a regular practice, over 400 of our team members have benefited from attending various training programmes in Toyota plants across Japan, Taiwan and Indonesia. Employees are motivated to work in groups of 5-7, called 'Quality Circles', to enhance teamwork, innovation and productivity. TKM's concept of 'Information Time' or I-Time facilitates direct communication between team members and leaders.

The company continuously strives to improve working conditions by making additional provisions available - a fully equipped canteen, lockers, health centre, round-the-clock doctor and commuting facilities. Toyota also organizes regular offsite visits and family days for employees to celebrate and enjoy themselves as a team.