It is reported that Volkswagen is inviting as many as 10 of its German suppliers to build their manufacturing units around its proposed site at Chakan in Pune.

Volkswagen is in the final process of selecting these component manufacturing companies, which will supply auto components to the plant. The facilities of all such companies will be situated in Volkswagen's land spread over 240 hectare.

Of the total area of 240 hectare, only about 140 hectares is currently being utilized by Volkswagen alone. It intends to allot plots within its complex to facilitate shops for the component suppliers.