Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Gabriel India and Forvia Form Automotive Seating Joint Venture
Gabriel India and Forvia have started a new company together in India.
It will work on seats and seating technology for vehicles.
Forvia brings experience in making seating systems, while Gabriel India brings local manufacturing knowledge and relationships with carmakers.
The companies say the venture will help them offer newer seating with comfort and safety features.
Gabriel India says the deal is part of its effort to expand into more kinds of car technology.
Its shares have risen, but the article gives different figures for the gain over six months.
It also reports a 65% rise since March and a 35% gain in 2026.
The joint venture is named Faurecia ANAND Seating India Private Limited.
Gabriel India and France-based Forvia formed a joint venture called Faurecia ANAND Seating India Private Limited.
The venture aims to bring advanced seating systems and technologies to the Indian automotive market.
The companies said the partnership combines Forvia’s seating technology with Gabriel India’s manufacturing expertise and customer relationships.
Gabriel India said the venture complements its expansion into automotive technologies, including a partnership with HL Klemove for electronics and ADAS.
The article reports different six-month stock gains: its headline says 50%, while the body says 60%; it also says shares rose 65% since March and 35% in 2026.
- Who
- Gabriel India, part of the ANAND Group, and France-based Forvia.
- What
- They formed Faurecia ANAND Seating India Private Limited, a joint venture focused on automotive seating systems and technologies.
- When
- The joint venture was announced in a post-market regulatory filing; no date is specified.
- Where
- India; Forvia is based in France.
- Why
- To bring advanced seating technologies to the Indian market and expand Gabriel India’s participation in vehicle systems.
- Joint venture name
- Faurecia ANAND Seating India Private Limited
- Partners
- Gabriel India and Forvia
- Focus
- Automotive seating systems and technologies
- Gabriel India stock since March
- The article reports a 65% rise to ₹1,362 per share.
- Six-month stock gain
- The headline says 50%, while the article body says 60%.
- Reported 2026 gain
- 35%
- Record high cited
- ₹1,600 per share in August