Archive · 29 May 2025
Schaeffler India Opens New Manufacturing Plant in Tamil Nadu
Schaeffler India, a company making parts for cars, has opened a new factory in Tamil Nadu.
This new factory cost a lot of money and will make parts for engines and electric cars.
The goal is to meet the growing demand in the automotive market, especially in India.
The company is also expanding its existing facilities and investing in digital services.
Over the past few years, Schaeffler India has invested a large amount of money in India.
They also bought a company called Koovers, which helps sell car parts online.
This is part of their plan to focus on electric vehicles and other modern car technologies.
The new plant will help the company grow and serve the local market.
Schaeffler India opened its fifth manufacturing facility in Shoolagiri, Tamil Nadu.
The new plant cost ₹330 crores and covers 16,500 sq. meters.
The facility will produce powertrain and chassis components, focusing on the Indian market.
The company aims to increase its transmission component capacity.
Schaeffler India invested ₹1,700 crore from 2022 to 2024 to expand its local capabilities.
- Who
- Schaeffler India Limited, a motion technology company
- What
- Schaeffler India inaugurated its fifth manufacturing facility.
- When
- May 29, 2025
- Where
- Shoolagiri, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- To address growing market demands and expand its global manufacturing footprint, especially in the automotive industry
- Investment
- ₹330 crores
- Facility Size
- 16,500 sq. Metres
- Production Focus
- Powertrain and chassis components, futuristic technologies
- Primary Market
- India
- Total Investment
- ₹1,700 crore (2022-2024)
- Acquisition
- KRSV Innovative Auto Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (Koovers)
- Koovers description
- B2B e-commerce platform