Mercedes-Benz Rolls Out Made-in-India Electric GLC in Pune
Pune, 4th November 2026: Mercedes-Benz India on Wednesday rolled out its Made-in-India all-electric GLC SUV at the company’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Pune. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar attended the event along with members of the Mercedes-Benz AG Board of Management.
The rollout marks a significant milestone for Mercedes-Benz India as it expands its electric vehicle portfolio and strengthens its commitment to local manufacturing and technological innovation.
Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management, Mercedes-Benz Group AG, said India remained an important market for the company, with considerable growth potential.
“India is a very important market for us, and we see tremendous potential ahead. A new generation of customers is choosing Mercedes-Benz, and we are bringing them our strongest product portfolio ever,” Källenius said.
He added that the Electric GLC combines the design, comfort and innovation associated with the GLC with electric performance. He expressed confidence that the new model would raise standards in its segment and make electric mobility more desirable.
Dr Joerg Burzer, Member of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG and Chief Technology Officer for Development and Procurement, highlighted India’s role in the company’s global research and development network.
“India is of strategic importance to Mercedes-Benz, both as a key market and as an integral part of the international R&D network. The all-electric GLC, powered by MB.OS, brings our latest digital innovations to Indian customers and creates an intuitive, seamless and deeply integrated experience,” Burzer said.
He also noted that engineers in India are contributing to technologies that will shape the future of Mercedes-Benz globally.
Santosh Iyer, Managing Director and CEO of Mercedes-Benz India, described the rollout as a significant moment in the company’s journey in the country.
“The rollout of the Electric GLC with the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, along with Mercedes-Benz AG Board Members, is a pivotal moment in the history of Mercedes-Benz in India,” Iyer said.
He said the presence of the company’s Supervisory Board and Board of Management members in India underlined the country’s strategic importance. He added that Mercedes-Benz remained committed to Indian customers through its products and services while contributing to the economy and local communities.
Vyankatesh Kulkarni, Executive Director and Head of Operations at Mercedes-Benz India, said the Electric GLC would introduce the company’s MB.OS architecture into its locally manufactured portfolio.
“The rollout of the Electric GLC is a proud and defining moment for us at Mercedes-Benz India. With our first-ever Software Terminal, we are introducing the MB.OS architecture in our locally manufactured portfolio for our discerning Indian customers, and the GLC-BEV is the first in line,” Kulkarni said.
He also highlighted the company’s focus on sustainable and technology-driven manufacturing, including the adoption of AI-driven shopfloor processes and a 70% expansion in solar capacity within a year.
The Electric GLC is positioned as an important addition to Mercedes-Benz India’s electric vehicle portfolio, combining locally manufactured production with the company’s latest software and digital technologies.
