Archive · 25 Dec 2025
Indian Auto Giant Acquires German Luxury Supplier
Samvardhana Motherson International, a big Indian car parts company, is buying Nexans Autoelectric, a German company that makes wiring for luxury cars like BMW, Mercedes, and Porsche.
This deal is important because it helps Samvardhana Motherson sell more parts to fancy car companies.
Two experts, Nomura and Motilal Oswal, think this is a good deal.
They say it will make the company more money and help it grow.
Nexans makes parts for electric cars too, which is good for the future.
The deal is expected to be finished soon, and it will help Samvardhana Motherson sell parts all over the world, not just in one place.
Samvardhana Motherson International acquires Nexans Autoelectric, a German wiring harness manufacturer.
Nexans supplies over 50% of its earnings to BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and the VW/Audi/Porsche group.
The acquisition is valued at Rs 1,860 crore (207 million euros) and is expected to be completed in the first quarter of FY27.
Nomura and Motilal Oswal both recommend buying Samvardhana Motherson's stock, with target prices of Rs 127 and Rs 129 respectively.
Nexans' customer mix is balanced, with 81% from passenger cars and 19% from commercial vehicles.
- Who
- Samvardhana Motherson International (SAMIL) acquiring Nexans Autoelectric
- What
- Acquisition of a German wiring harness manufacturer
- When
- Expected completion in the first quarter of FY27
- Where
- Global, with Nexans operating in 11 countries
- Why
- To access luxury automotive supply chain and diversify business
- Company
- Samvardhana Motherson International
- Acquisition
- Nexans Autoelectric
- Acquisition Value
- Rs 1,860 crore (207 million euros)
- Nexans Sales (2024)
- Rs 6,741 crore (EUR 749 million)
- Nexans Operating Profit Margin (2024)
- 6.40%
- Expected Completion
- First quarter of FY27
- Nexans Customer Base
- BMW, Mercedes-Benz, VW/Audi/Porsche group
- Nexans Production Sites
- 22 across 11 countries