Schaeffler India opens new plant in Tamil Nadu

As compared to the initial commitment of ₹1,500 crores, Schaeffler India has invested ₹1,700 crore over last three years (from 2022 to 2024) to expand its local capabilities in India. File
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Schaeffler India Limited, a motion technology company, has inaugurated its fifth manufacturing facility in Shoolagiri, Tamil Nadu.

A press release said the plant, which has come up with an investment of ₹330 crores and spread across 16,500 sq. Metres, is dedicated for production of powertrain and chassis components and futuristic technologies. As part of Schaeffler India’s strategy to address growing market demands within the automotive industry, the manufacturing facility will serve as a hub for production and expansion of conventional and electrified powertrain technologies, primarily for the Indian market.

With this facility, the company also aims to increase its transmission component capacity significantly.

Schaeffler AG CEO (Powertrain and Chassis) Matthias Zink said in the press release that “India is a key market for Schaeffler. The new facility is a significant step in our efforts to expand our global manufacturing footprint and further localisation in the region.”

According to Schaeffler India Managing Director and CEO Harsha Kadam, “With the expansion of our production facilities, we are well-positioned to cater not only to the present local markets but also future needs as we transition towards e-mobility.”

As compared to the initial commitment of ₹1,500 crores, Schaeffler India has invested ₹1,700 crore over last three years (from 2022 to 2024) to expand its local capabilities in India. This includes the expansion of new product lines for powertrain solutions, e-mobility solutions as well as large and medium-sized bearings for industrial applications.

Schaeffler India also strengthened its presence in the digital automotive aftermarket space, with the acquisition of KRSV Innovative Auto Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (Koovers), a B2B e-commerce platform in 2023, the release added.