 is a well-known car maker in Pakistan which manufactures Toyota cars. IMCL has also taken that small additional step and Rs1.1 billion (~$3.94 million) of extra investment into localizing production of its vehicles in order for more of what you buy to be locally made.){kind=link}
Indus Motor Company Ltd ( IMCL ) is a well-known car maker in Pakistan which manufactures Toyota cars. IMCL has also taken that small additional step and Rs1.1 billion (~$3.94 million) of extra investment into localizing production of its vehicles in order for more of what you buy to be locally made. The company’s move is part of a general recognition by the local automobile industry to ease the strain on imported vehicles, so as also reduce the outflow of foreign exchange particularly in face of economic pressures.
Building on Previous Investments
This is an extension of the company’s earlier commitment made on February 6th, 2004: Indus Motor pledged Rs.3 billion towards localizing parts for their current range of vehicles. When the new Rs1.1 billion is added to that total Rs 4.1 billion has now gone into this localization project-which shows a clear determination on the part of Indus Motors not to let up in their efforts on this front.
The company’s plan involves substantial expenditure on plant and machinery, molds, dies, equipment and other related costs to support the localization of parts. In making this large-scale investment in local production capacities, Indus Motor aims at resultant employment for others here at home in Pakistan, supporting the local supply chain and making a contribution towards general economic stability throughout Pakistan.
Addressing Economic and Industry Challenges
The gravity of the company’s moves in this area cannot be overstated. Pakistan’s auto sector is now suffering from a triple whammy: ahead of an expected slowdown in economic growth this year, increased prices in recent months have also depressed demand for cars built outside our borders. And at the same time, ever-larger quantities of resources are being exported to pay for these imports-via a dollar which looks likely to continue its fall as long as we have a foreign exchange deficit as large and persistent this one.
Indus Motor’s earlier efforts in localization were rewarded by the successful introduction of the Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Corolla Cross, which had a 50% local content ratio. This was an important landmark set by the Corolla Cross-making it a unique example among hybrids available in Pakistan today made with mostly imported parts.
Looking Ahead: A Vision for 2026
As they push ahead with this new investment, the company is confident that it will complete the project by the first quarter of 2026. This initiative is bound to have a lasting impact on Pakistan’s local automobile industry, one that will set an example for others to follow by entering into the local production of vehicle components.
In its continuing commitment to localization, Indus Motor demonstrates its resilience in the face of economic hardship, and reaffirms its role as a leading light in the sustainable development of Pakistan’s auto industry.
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