AISIN Corporation announced a significant $204 million (approx. 32 billion yen) investment to aggressively expand its manufacturing footprint in India. This move is a direct response to the Indian market’s rapid transition from manual to automatic transmissions and the growing demand for electrified vehicle components.
Strategic Dual-Plant Expansion
The investment is split between expanding existing infrastructure in the north and building a massive new hub in the west. Both projects are scheduled to commence operations in 2029.
1. Haryana Expansion (Rohtak)
AISIN Automotive Haryana Private Limited (AHL) will undergo a major capacity upgrade at its current premises.
- Investment: ~16 billion yen (~$102 million).
- Focus: Local production of Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVT).
- Scale: Adding approximately 24,000 m² of production space.
2. New Maharashtra Plant (Sambhajinagar)
Aisin has secured a 95-year lease for 9 lakh sq. ft. of industrial space at Shendra MIDC in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (formerly Aurangabad).
- Investment: ~16 billion yen (~$102 million).
- Focus: Local production of Automatic Transmissions (AT) and Body Products (such as door locks and handles).
- Strategic Hub: Positioned to serve major OEMs in the Maharashtra automotive cluster.
Shift to Electrification & eAxle
While the new plants focus on AT and CVT to meet current demand, AISIN is simultaneously future-proofing its Indian operations for the EV era.
- eAxle Production: In March 2025, production of the eAxle—the “heart” of an electric vehicle combining the motor, inverter, and transaxle—began in India.
- Application: These units are currently supplied for the Suzuki e VITARA, Suzuki’s first mass-produced global BEV, which is manufactured in India for both domestic and international markets.
Market Drivers and AISIN’s India Footprint
AISIN’s strategy is built on shifting from a headquarters-led model to region-centered management, with India now serving as one of its top global strategic growth areas alongside North America and China.
| Feature | Current Status (Feb 2026) |
| Active Bases | 4 (AHL, Aisin Karnataka, AT India Auto Parts, and ADVICS India) |
| Core Products | Brakes, sensors, body products, and eAxle. |
| The “AT Shift” | Indian consumers are rapidly favoring automatic over manual transmissions, creating a supply gap that AISIN aims to fill with localized CVT/AT production. |
“India is one of the most important regions in our global strategy. The expansion in Rohtak and the new plant in Sambhajinagar represent a significant step toward meeting the needs of the Indian market.” — Mohan Kumar, Head of India Operations, AISIN.