Auto Components Industry in India

The Indian auto components industry is expected to grow to US$ 200 billion by FY26

Advantage India

Robust
Demand

* Growing working population and expanding middle class are expected to remain key demand drivers.

* India is witnessing robust demand for auto components amid ongoing shift in global supply chain.

* With plans to reduce auto components import dependence, domestic players are expected to witness a demand surge.

Export
Opportunities

* India is emerging as a global hub for auto component sourcing and the industry exports over 25% of its production annually.

* Auto component exports from India is expected to reach US$ 100 billion by 2030.

* By FY28, the Indian auto industry aims to invest Rs. 58,000 crore (US$ 7 billion) to boost localization of advanced components like electric motors and automatic transmissions, reducing imports and leveraging 'China Plus One’ trend.

Policy
Support

* 100% FDI is allowed under the automatic route for auto components sector.

* In January 2024, the Government of India approved additional fund of Rs. 1,500 crore (US$ 180.3 million) for second phase of FAME- II.

* The Bharat New Car Assessment Program (BNCAP) will not only strengthen the value chain of the auto component sector, but it will also drive the manufacturing of cutting-edge components, encourage innovation, and foster global excellence.

Competitive
Advantage

* A cost-effective manufacturing base keeps costs lower by 10-25% relative to operations in Europe and Latin America.

* India is the 2nd largest steel producer globally, thus has a cost advantage.

* India is emerging as a global auto component sourcing hub due to its proximity to key automotive markets such as ASEAN, Europe, Japan and Korea.

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Last updated: Jan, 2025

Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd

Samvardhana Motherson was established in 1986 as a joint venture with the Sumitomo Group of Japan. The Company is a full system solutions provider to customers in automotive and other industries. It has a diversified product portfolio, which includes electrical distribution systems, fully assembled vehicle interior and exterior modules, automotive rear vision systems, moulded plastic parts and assemblies, injection moulding tools, moulded and extruded rubber components, lighting systems, electronics, precision metals and modules, Industrial IT solutions and services and technologies, such as telematics and others.

Emerging businesses comprise elastomers, lighting & electronics, precision metals & modules, technology & industrial solutions, logistics solutions, aerospace, health & medical, and services operations of the Company.

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Sundram Fasteners Limited

Started in 1966, Sundram Fasteners Limited has grown into a global leader, manufacturing critical, high precision components for the automotive, infrastructure, windmill, and aviation sectors. The company’s varied range of products encompass fasteners, powertrain components, sintered metal parts, iron powder, cold extruded parts, radiator caps and wind energy components.

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Bharat Forge

Bharat Forge is the largest exporter of auto components from India and one of the leading chassis components manufacturers in the world. The company continues to invest in state-of-the-art facilities harbouring world-class capacities and capabilities. Its automotive facilities include fully automated forging lines, fully automated machining lines, strong IT platform-based technology infrastructure and seamless engineering and design support. The company’s customer base includes virtually every global automotive OEM and Tier 1 supplier. It is amongst the few global automotive component manufacturers with capability to offer front line design and engineering, dual shore manufacturing capability and full-service supply capability.

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