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Schaeffler India inaugurates fifth manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu
Schaeffler India Limited, a motion technology company, has opened its fifth manufacturing facility in Shoolagiri, Tamil Nadu. The facility is focused on producing powertrain and chassis components, as well as technologies aligned with the future of mobility.
The inauguration event was attended by senior leadership from Schaeffler, including Georg F. W. Schaeffler, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Schaeffler AG; Eranti Sumithasri, Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Schaeffler India Limited; Matthias Zink, CEO Powertrain & Chassis, Schaeffler AG; and Dharmesh Arora, Regional CEO Asia Pacific, Schaeffler AG.
Spanning 16,500 square meters, the Shoolagiri facility will support the production of both conventional and electrified powertrain systems. Key components to be manufactured include planetary gear systems, hybrid transmission parts, and other solutions designed for the Indian market. The facility also aims to scale up capacity for transmission components and serve as a base for new product and technology development.
With this addition, Schaeffler India now operates five manufacturing sites and three R&D centers across the country. The company has invested ₹1,700 crore over the past three years (2022–2024), exceeding its initial commitment of ₹1,500 crore. This investment has been directed towards expanding local production capabilities for powertrain solutions, e-mobility technologies, and industrial bearings.
The Shoolagiri plant is a part of Schaeffler India’s broader strategy to meet growing automotive industry demands and support its long-term growth goals in India and beyond.
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