Mumbai:
As India's automotive industry advances towards greater localisation,
next-generation mobility platforms, and increasingly sophisticated
manufacturing processes, Godrej Enterprises Group's Tooling business is
strengthening its advanced engineering and manufacturing capabilities to
support the evolving requirements of OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers. With over 85%
of its business linked to the automotive sector, the company partners with
customers across passenger vehicles, two-wheelers, commercial vehicles, and
electric vehicle platforms through high-precision tooling solutions. Today, 95%
of the tooling supplied to automotive customers is manufactured locally,
reflecting the growing capabilities of India's domestic tooling ecosystem.
Government
initiatives such as Make in India and Production Linked Incentive (PLI)
schemes, coupled with a growing emphasis on supply chain resilience, are
encouraging manufacturers to increase local sourcing and reduce dependence on
imports. Godrej Enterprises Group's Tooling business supports customers through
a wide range of solutions, including press tools, die-casting dies, and
precision tooling systems, helping manufacturers achieve high levels of
productivity, quality, and operational efficiency. Beyond automotive, the
business also caters to sectors such as industrial machinery, railways, metro
rail, and defence manufacturing, contributing to India's broader manufacturing
ecosystem.
Mr.
Pankaj Abhyankar, Business Head – Tooling, Godrej Enterprises Group, said,
"India's automotive industry is evolving rapidly, driven by
localisation, changing mobility technologies, and the need for greater
manufacturing agility. As vehicle architectures become more advanced, tooling
is playing an increasingly important role in enabling precision, productivity,
quality, and faster product development cycles. Our focus remains on building
advanced engineering and manufacturing capabilities that help customers meet
these evolving requirements while supporting India's manufacturing
ambitions."
To
address emerging industry needs, the business is expanding its adoption of
advanced technologies including digital simulations, additive manufacturing,
IoT-enabled monitoring systems, and large-tonnage die capabilities. The company
is also leveraging specialised manufacturing technologies such as
vacuum-assisted systems, thermo-regulation technologies, squeeze casting, and
conformal cooling solutions to meet evolving performance, productivity, and
quality requirements.
The
Indian tooling industry is expected to witness steady growth over the coming
years, driven by investments in automotive manufacturing, electric mobility,
infrastructure development, and defence production. As manufacturers continue
to localise supply chains and introduce next-generation products, the need for
precision-engineered tooling solutions is expected to grow across sectors.
With
increasing investments across automotive, railways, metro infrastructure,
defence manufacturing, and industrial engineering, Godrej Enterprises Group
remains focused on strengthening indigenous tooling capabilities, advancing
manufacturing excellence, and supporting India's emergence as a globally
competitive manufacturing hub.