Zaheerabad, India, Feb 16:
MG Group, one of India’s leading bus and coach design, engineering and manufacturing enterprises, commemorated a significant milestone with the completion of 30 years of operations at its Zaheerabad integrated complex. The Group also unveiled a marble bust of its late Founder Chairman, Mr. Mohan Vasant Kamat, honouring his contribution to India’s modern bus building industry and his pioneering role as a first-generation entrepreneur.
The commemorative unveiling was led by:
- Mrs. Sudha Mohan Kamat, Co-Founder & Director, MG Group
- Mr. Anil Mohan Kamat, Chairman & Managing Director, MG Group
- Mrs. Devika Anil Kamat, Director, MG Group
This symbolic moment marked both the legacy of the Group’s founder and the continued leadership of the second generation.
Zaheerabad: From a Modest Start to a Nationally Relevant Manufacturing Hub
The Zaheerabad facility was established in 1996, when Mahindra & Mahindra extended an opportunity for Mr. Mohan V. Kamat to explore a presence in the region. With his characteristic humility and grit, he began operations in a repurposed hacksaw-blade factory acquired at a government auction—laying the foundation for what would grow into one of India’s most respected bus and coach manufacturing ecosystems.
Over the past three decades, MG Zaheerabad has grown into a fully integrated complex housing MG Automotives, MG Bus & Coach, MG Composites and MG Grey Engine.
It has served leading OEMs, State Transport Undertakings (STUs) and private operators across segments such as:
- School & institutional transport
- Staff and urban applications
- Mofussil and regional mobility
- Special-application vehicles
- Premium & intercity coaches
The Zaheerabad plant has consistently contributed to MG Group’s position as a dependable, design-focused, made-in-India engineering partner.
A Legacy that Shapes the Future
Speaking at the ceremony, Mr. Anil Mohan Kamat, CMD, MG Group, paid tribute to his father’s role in shaping India’s coach-building ecosystem:
“My father helped lay the foundation for India’s modern bus-body manufacturing industry. What he built at Zaheerabad was not just a facility, but a culture of courage, discipline and excellence. As we mark 30 years here, we are not looking back—we are strengthening our commitment to India’s mobility future.”
He added that the Group’s values of integrity, engineering precision, and customer-centricity—
Strategic Roadmap: High-Volume Platform Consolidation at Zaheerabad
MG Group announced a set of forward-looking decisions shaping its next decade of growth:
1. Consolidation of High-Volume Product Lines
The Group will migrate its School, Staff, Moffusil and Economy segment production from Belagavi to Zaheerabad, making Zaheerabad the principal hub for high-volume manufacturing.
2. Premium and Super-Premium Focus at Belagavi
The Belagavi unit will sharpen its focus on Premium and Super-Premium Intercity Coaches, aligning capacity with future long-distance mobility demand.
3. Renewed Expansion at Zaheerabad
The plant, which resumed operations recently after the setbacks of the pandemic, will undergo a calibrated ramp-up in 2026, with investments in:
- Production capacity
- Process automation
- Modern paint-shop & trim-line facilities
- Composites and lightweighting capabilities
- Skill-building for the local workforce
4. Stronger Integration Across MG Entities
The Group plans to deepen synergies between design, engineering, composites, electronics and manufacturing units to deliver faster, more efficient solutions for OEMs and STUs nationwide.
Industry Outlook: Strengthening India’s Mobility Infrastructure
MG Group’s renewed direction is aligned with:
- India’s expanding urban and intercity mobility needs
- Rising demand across school, staff and regional passenger fleets
- Growing emphasis on safety, comfort and sustainable design
- Opportunities under Make in India and the Government’s mobility infrastructure push
Mr. Kamat stated:
“India’s passenger mobility landscape is entering a transformative decade. MG Group is preparing for this shift with deeper engineering integration, strong design capabilities and a sharper focus on product specialization. The next phase of growth will be built on both heritage and innovation.”
A Tribute Rooted in Purpose
The marble bust unveiling was accompanied by a short tribute film and reflections from senior leadership who worked for decades with their late founder. The ceremony concluded with a tree plantation and a gathering with workers and staff, symbolising MG’s continuing partnership with the people of Zaheerabad.