Force Motors Limited has announced the roll-out of the 200,000th engine from its state-of-the-art engine manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune, marking a significant milestone in its manufacturing partnership with Mercedes-Benz.

The association between Force Motors and Mercedes-Benz in engine manufacturing dates back to 1997 and has evolved into a comprehensive partnership that includes the manufacture of engines and axles for all Mercedes-Benz cars and SUVs produced in India.

The 200,000th engine milestone reflects a relationship built on trust, technological excellence, shared values and a common commitment to advancing manufacturing capabilities in India. A Mercedes-Benz GLS 450 has received the special 200,000th unit, a 6-cylinder M256 engine manufactured by Force Motors.

The milestone was commemorated in the presence of Mr Prasan Firodia, Managing Director, Force Motors Limited, and a delegation from Mercedes-Benz, including members of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG:

Dr Joerg Burzer, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Chief Technology Officer, Development & Procurement

Michael Schiebe, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Production, Quality & Supply Chain Management

Mathias Geisen, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Sales & Customer Experience

They were joined by Santosh Iyer, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India; Vyankatesh Kulkarni, Executive Director & Head of Operations, Mercedes-Benz India; and Prashant Inamdar, Executive Director – Operations, Force Motors Limited, among other dignitaries and guests from both organisations.

Prasan Firodia, Managing Director, Force Motors Limited, said, “As Mercedes-Benz continues to expand its presence in India, Force Motors remains committed to supporting its growth through best-in-class manufacturing, operational excellence and by contributing to the production of world-class automotive components in India. The 200,000th engine is more than a production milestone; it is the living story of a half-century-long partnership built on trust, precision and shared purpose. The Force Motors Chakan facility was purpose-built to meet Mercedes-Benz’s exacting global standards, and every engine that has rolled out of it reflects Force Motors’ unwavering commitment to engineering excellence and manufacturing precision. To have honoured that commitment 200,000 times is a moment of profound pride for us.”

The milestone also resonates beyond the factory floor. The Force Motors–Mercedes-Benz relationship stands as one of the most significant examples of Indo-German industrial collaboration, one that has quietly and consistently elevated automotive manufacturing standards in India. In a rapidly evolving automotive landscape, where global supply chains increasingly seek reliability, quality, precision and proximity, Force Motors’ ability to deliver German-quality engineering from Indian soil, underpinned by the Make in India vision, makes it a model worthy of national and international recognition.