Uno Minda Ltd, a global technology leader in automotive components and systems manufacturing, has announced that its board of directors has approved the establishment of a state-of-the-art greenfield manufacturing facility in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (formerly Aurangabad), Maharashtra.
The facility, to be established through its subsidiary Uno Minda Auto Innovations Pvt Ltd (UMAIPL), will focus on high-voltage electric powertrain products for four-wheeler passenger vehicles.
Product focus
The new plant will assemble and manufacture advanced systems, including electric drive units (EDUs) and dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT) systems. This strategic expansion is backed by significant new orders for EDU and DHT systems from a key anchor customer.
Investment plan
The project involves a total estimated investment of ₹550 crore, which will be funded through a mix of debt and equity. The capital expenditure will be phased over the next two years, with the facility expected to be commissioned by Q2 FY28.
This is the second EV powertrain plant announced by UMAIPL in quick succession, following the ongoing setup of its facility in Khed City, Pune, which is slated to begin operations in H2 FY27.
EV transition
As India’s automotive industry accelerates towards advanced powertrains, including battery electric vehicles (BEVs), hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and range extended electric vehicles (REEVs), Uno Minda is strengthening its first-mover advantage through progressive localisation and world-class manufacturing.
At the forefront of transition
Uno Minda Ltd, Managing Director, Ravi Mehra said: “The Indian automotive landscape is undergoing a structural shift towards sustainable mobility, and Uno Minda is at the forefront of this transition. By establishing our second dedicated EV powertrain plant in Maharashtra, we are not only expanding our capacity but also advancing our product offerings with Electric Drive Units and DHT systems.
“Our commitment remains firm, to lead the localisation of high-voltage powertrain technologies in India, ensuring that our partners have access to global-standard innovation right at their doorstep.”
Company profile
Uno Minda Ltd, incorporated in 1958, is a global technology leader in automotive component and systems manufacturing, supplying to leading OEMs worldwide.
The company designs and manufactures over 28 categories of components and systems for vehicles across all segments, including passenger cars, commercial vehicles, two-wheelers and three-wheelers, catering to both internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric/hybrid vehicles.
It is among the leading manufacturers of automotive switching systems, lighting systems, acoustics systems, seating systems and alloy wheels, with a leadership position across most of its product categories.
Technology and innovation remain the two strong pillars of the organisation, enabling it to stay ahead of emerging trends in the automotive sector over the past six decades.
The group operates 78 manufacturing facilities across India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Germany, Spain and Mexico, along with 37 R&D and engineering centres in India, Germany, the Czech Republic, Japan, Taiwan, Korea and Spain.
It also has 18 joint ventures and technical agreements with globally renowned manufacturers from Japan, Korea and China.