Bosch Limited has announced plans to acquire 100 percent of Bosch Chassis Systems India Private Limited, integrating its Vehicle Motion business into its portfolio in India. The transaction, which will involve a combination of cash consideration and equity issuance, is aimed at strengthening Bosch Limited’s position across safety and motion control systems within the automotive sector. Bosch Chassis Systems India Private Limited is among the key players in automotive safety systems in India, with offerings spanning active safety technologies such as ABS and electronic stability control, passive safety electronics including airbag ECUs and sensors, and braking actuation systems across vehicle segments.
Guruprasad Mudlapur, President of the Bosch Group in India and Managing Director, Bosch Limited, said, “Adding Bosch Chassis Systems India Private Limited, with a future-fit vehicle motion solutions business into Bosch Limited, demonstrates our organisational belief in enhancing the company’s growth trajectory through portfolio diversification.”Post-acquisition, Bosch Chassis Systems India Private Limited will continue to operate as an independent entity, with governance driven by Bosch Limited. The transaction has been approved by the respective boards and is subject to shareholder approval.
The integration is expected to enhance Bosch Limited’s capabilities beyond its existing power solutions portfolio, enabling a more comprehensive mobility offering aligned with evolving industry requirements. Sandeep Nelamangala, Joint Managing Director, Bosch Limited, and President, Bosch Mobility India, said, “To foster a customer-first mindset and move from supplying individual components to delivering future-ready platform solutions, it is imperative to adopt an integrated approach. This transaction enables Bosch Limited to expand its portfolio and combined offerings across the mobility technology stack.” Following the transaction, Bosch Chassis Systems India Private Limited will continue to operate as an independent entity. The acquisition has received board approvals and is subject to shareholder approval.
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