National Automotive Testing and R&D Infrastructure Project (Natrip)
Sector: Solar • Location: Manesar, Pune, Chennai, Indore, Rae Bareilly, Silchar, Maharashtra, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Assam, India
Source: Autocar Professional
Natrip is a $400 million project in India aimed at establishing seven automotive testing and R&D centers equipped with advanced facilities. It includes centers like ICAT in Manesar, ARAI in Pune, and the Global Automotive Research Centre in Chennai, offering services such as homologation, certification, and advanced testing including Euro 5 emission testing and fatigue testing. The project also fo
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Solar, Tunnel, Automotive, Wind, Government, Water Supply and Storage
- Location
- Manesar, Pune, Chennai, Indore, Rae Bareilly, Silchar, Maharashtra, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Assam, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Autocar Professional
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Original status | under construction |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Natrip is a $400 million project in India aimed at establishing seven automotive testing and R&D centers equipped with advanced facilities. It includes centers like ICAT in Manesar, ARAI in Pune, and the Global Automotive Research Centre in Chennai, offering services such as homologation, certification, and advanced testing including Euro 5 emission testing and fatigue testing. The project also focuses on green initiatives, including planting trees, water conservation, and use of solar energy. A climatic wind tunnel facility is proposed at Indore. The project is expected to export services worth $3 billion annually and has attracted interest from global agencies and OEMs. |
Original sector | Automotive |
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Location
Country | India |
State | Maharashtra, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Assam |
City | Manesar, Pune, Chennai, Indore, Rae Bareilly, Silchar |
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Source | Autocar Professional |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Solar, Tunnel, Automotive, Wind, Government, Water Supply and Storage |
Article published date | 2026-07-12 |
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