Inventing the first-ever window regulator that would allowing drivers to raise or lower windows while driving in 1917, Inteva Products LLC – formerly Delphi Interiors and Closures – has announced that it has earmarked US $ 3.3 million to expand its manufacturing facility in India at Pune.  
Employing the use of rubber and plastic materials in place of wood in interiors as safer alternatives in 1924, the US-based Tier 1 automotive supplier will significantly increase its production capacity and operational efficiency in line with the company’s commitment to meet the rising demand from India’s expanding automotive sector.
Developing the world’s first sealed door module and producing the first steel door module in the period between 1968 and 1982, Inveta Products – specialising in the manufacture of in automotive systems and components – has highlighted a 70 percent increase in the plant’s production space as part of the expansion initiative. 
Witnessing a growth in space to 85,000 sq. ft, the company – using polystyrene-based materials to improve the crash worthiness of instrument panels starting with the Chevrolet Corvette – will also invest in 26,000 sq ft of office space. 
To install new production lines for window regulators, latches, and window regulator motor assemblies, the company that developed the world’s first sealed door module in the 1980s, is positioning itself to better serve its customers in the country. 
Claiming to be the first automotive supplier to develop seat motors and power trunk latches in 1984, Inveta Products LLC has announced that the expansion activity it has undertaken will create up to 100 new jobs, benefitting the local workforce and contributing to Maharashtra’s economic growth. 
The first automotive supplier to introduce thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) in extruded-sheet form for use in thermoforming of instrument panel skins in the 1990s, the automotive supplier is also aligning with India’s push for self-reliance in the automotive sector. 
Exhibiting a long-term commitment through the expansion initiative, Inveta Products LLC has embarked on the expansion spree as part of its strategy to support the country’s role as a global hub for automotive manufacturing.
“This expansion reflects Inteva’s ongoing commitment to the Indian market, which is critical to our global growth strategy,” said Gerard Roose, President and CEO of Inteva Products. “As demand for high-quality automotive components continues to rise, we are proud to increase our capacity to better serve our customers while creating valuable local employment opportunities,” he added. 
The existing facility of Inveta Products LLC in Pune – Inveta’s Indian journey began in 2008 and was followed by the commissioning of a greenfield plant in Chakan in 2012 – is manufacturing side door latches, liftgate latches, window regulators and motors for window regulators for leading Indian automakers like Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors, Stellantis, Volkswagen, Hyundai, MG Motors and Force Motors. 
The plant is also a critical supplier to the global automotive supply chain, exporting window regulator motors to markets in South Africa and North America.
Commenting on the expansion exercise, Sanjay Kataria, Vice President and Managing Director, Inteva India, averred, “With this expansion, we’re able to offer our customers even more localized, high-quality automotive components that meet their evolving needs. Our investment in advanced manufacturing capabilities here in Pune underscores our commitment to excellence and innovation.”
Building a track record for delivering high-tech automotive solutions with an emphasis on quality, efficiency and sustainability, the automotive Tier 1 supplier has a technical centre in Bengaluru. The centre has approximately 320 people of which 181 are engineers that support both global and Indian operations with advanced product development and engineering expertise.

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Tier 1 automotive component supplier Tata AutoComp Systems (TACO) has joined forces with Japan’s Ichikoh Industries (Ichikoh) to cater to the automotive lighting market in India. Ichikoh is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market, wherein Valeo holds a 61.2 percent stake in the company.

As per the understanding, Tata AutoComp Systems and Ichikoh form a JV to acquire Valeo’s lighting business in India will see the partners acquiring Valeo Lighting Systems (VLS) business of Valeo India.

Arvind Goel, Vice Chairman, Tata AutoComp, said, “The formation of this Joint Venture would be another significant step by Tata AutoComp in offering contemporary products and technologies to automotive OEMs in India. We are pleased to welcome Ichikoh and the Valeo Group as our partner, and together with their automotive lighting expertise, we will offer technologically superior and differentiated lighting solutions to our customers.”

Manoj Kolhatkar, MD & CEO, Tata AutoComp, added, “The proposed Joint Venture will enhance our presence in the Indian automotive market and would enable us to serve various OEMs. This collaboration marks another milestone in Tata AutoComp’s journey of offering a comprehensive portfolio of auto-component products.”

Christophe Vilatte, Representative Director, President and CEO, Ichikoh, said, “Ichikoh, with more than 120 years history of technological excellence, will join forces with a new

partner Tata AutoComp, strongly established with its reputational excellence.  Capitalising on our respective strength, we will be well positioned to address the fast-growing automotive market in India.”

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German tier 1 supplier Continental has reported its financial performance for Q2 CY2025, with significant improvements in its Automotive sector and a strong performance from its Tires and ContiTech divisions.

The company reported consolidated sales of EUR 9.6 billion, a slight decrease from EUR 10 billion in the same period last year. However, the company's adjusted operating result was EUR 834 million, corresponding to an adjusted EBIT margin of 8.7 percent.

Nikolai Setzer, CEO, Continental, said, "We’ve worked hard to make our group sectors more resilient and more agile. In a highly volatile economic environment, this hard work is now paying off. As a result, the Automotive group sector has positive momentum ahead of its spin-off in September.”

The Automotive sector saw its earnings improve significantly, with an adjusted EBIT margin of 9 percent. The company shared that even without the application of IFRS 5 accounting standards, which no longer factor in depreciation for the spin-off, the margin would have been 4.0 percent, a notable increase from the 2.9 percent reported in Q2 CY2024. The sector's earnings were at the upper end of its full-year outlook despite declining automotive markets in Europe and North America.

This improved performance was driven by rigorous cost-cutting and sustained price adjustments. The Automotive sector also secured a strong order intake of EUR 5.7 billion for the quarter, exceeding its sales figures.

The Tires sector achieved an impressive double-digit adjusted EBIT margin of 12 percent, demonstrating its stability in the face of strong headwinds from tariffs and exchange rates. The division's quality was recently recognised in Germany, where its tyres were voted ‘Quality Winner 2025.’

The ContiTech division also showed resilience, with its adjusted EBIT margin increasing to 5.8 percent, up from 5.4 percent in the first quarter of the year. The company attributed this to increased industrial demand and stricter cost discipline.

Olaf Schick, CFO, Continental, said, “We continue to see solid earnings in all areas. Our adjusted operating result and adjusted free cash flow increased year-on-year in the first half of 2025. Continental is on the right track – despite constantly changing conditions.”

The company announced its Automotive group sector christened 'Aumovio' is set to become an independent company on 18 September 2025.

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German technology major Bosch has reported a 10.9 percent YoY increase in total revenue from operations to INR 47.89 billion (EUR 494 million) for the first quarter of FY2025–26, driven by strong demand in the off-highway and passenger car segments.

Profit Before Tax (PBT), excluding exceptional items, rose 37.2 percent to INR 8.38 billion (EUR 86 million), accounting for 17.5 percent of total revenue. The company attributed the increase to a favourable product mix. Including exceptional items, PBT stood at INR 13.94 billion (EUR 144 million), or 29.1 percent of revenue.

During the quarter, Bosch completed the sale of its Video solutions, Access and Intrusions and Communication systems business, resulting in a one-time gain of INR 5.56 billion (EUR 57 million), reported under exceptional items. The Profit After Tax (PAT), including the gain, stood at INR 11.15 billion (EUR 115 million), representing 23.3% of revenue.

Guruprasad Mudlapur, President of Bosch Group in India and MD, Bosch, said, “Our performance in the first quarter reflects strong growth, driven by increased revenue, higher demand in passenger cars and a reduction in material costs enabled by favourable product mix. This results from our consistent efforts to strengthen our core businesses while remaining focused on future-ready technologies.”

During the quarter, automotive segment product sales grew by 14.3 percent YoY, with the Power Solutions business – forming the bulk of these sales – rising 13.7 percent on the back of strong off-highway demand and moderate growth in the passenger car segment.

Mobility Aftermarket business revenue rose 5.2 percent, supported by increased demand for gasoline systems, comfort electronics and wiper systems.

However, the Beyond Mobility segment saw a 9.3 percent decline, impacted by the divestment of the Building Technologies business as part of Bosch’s global portfolio restructuring.

“Despite global challenges, we remain optimistic about the opportunities ahead. Bosch is investing decisively in hydrogen, electrification, and digital services – positioning itself at the forefront of sustainable mobility. As India moves toward a smarter, cleaner future, we remain a trusted partner in delivering long-term value and innovation-led growth,” Mudlapur concluded.

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Sona BLW Precision Forgings (Sona Comstar) has reported its financial results for Q1 FY2026, posting a 5 percent YoY decline in revenue to INR 8.50 billion. The Profit after tax stood at INR 1.24 billion, down 12 percent from the previous year, while EBITDA fell by 19 percent to INR 2.02 billion, with a margin of 23.8 percent.

During the period, the revenue from Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) dropped 25 percent YoY to INR 2.10 billion, accounting for 28 percent of the total revenue. However, EV programmes now contribute 75 percent of the company’s INR 262 billion net order book as of the end of the quarter.

Vivek Vikram Singh, MD and Group CEO, said, "Q1 FY2026 was a challenging quarter for us due to the convergence of multiple adverse factors, which are temporary and some have started to resolve already. We ended the quarter with a few large order wins, closing the quarter with an all-time high net order book. We have received a large order from a North American OEM to supply differential assemblies. This is our largest order win in the last two and a half years. We believe this is likely to be one of the most significant and successful EV launches in many years. We have strengthened our position as the leading supplier of drive motors for electric two- and three-wheelers in India by securing another order from our existing customer for their upcoming electric three-wheelers. We have recently signed a term sheet with JNT to form a JV in China. This JV marks a significant step in our strategy to expand into the rapidly growing Asian markets. With a robust order book already in place, we expect operations to commence later this year.”

During the quarter, the company secured two new EV programmes, bringing its total to 60 across 32 customers. Among the key developments was a new joint venture with China’s Jinnaite Machinery (JNT), signed on 20 July. Under this JV, Sona Comstar will invest USD 12 million, while JNT will contribute USD 8 million in assets and business. The JV aims to manufacture and supply driveline systems to automotive OEMs in China and globally, with operations expected to begin in the second half of FY2026.

Additionally, Sona Comstar received an INR 15.5 billion order from a North American OEM to supply differential assemblies for a new electric passenger vehicle platform, with production set to start in Q3 FY2028. A separate order from an Indian OEM for drive motors for electric three-wheelers added INR 2.6 billion to the order book, with production expected to begin in Q4 FY2026.

The company also completed the acquisition of the Railway Equipment Division from Escorts Kubota on 1 June 2025. The business has been fully integrated and its financials consolidated from that date.

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