In a major step towards deepening its footprint in India and advancing vehicle safety technologies, Visteon Corporation has commenced local manufacturing of its latest high-resolution analog and digital camera systems, along with display backlight units (BLU), at its Chennai facility. Backed by an initial investment of $10 million, this strategic move highlights India’s growing role in the global automotive supply chain.
The newly established production lines are designed to build automotive cameras with HD resolutions ranging from 1.3 MP to 8 MP, offering drivers significantly enhanced visibility. These high-resolution systems are intended to support modern in-car displays and integrate seamlessly with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), playing a crucial role in features such as safe parking, precise manoeuvring, and intelligent navigation.
“India plays a critical role in our vertical integration strategy,”
said Sachin Lawande, President and CEO of Visteon.
“Localizing production of camera systems and backlight units strengthens our ability to scale, innovate, and deliver next-generation cockpit technologies more efficiently to global markets.”
The introduction of camera and BLU manufacturing marks a significant expansion of Visteon’s existing operations in India, which already include display assembly and electronics manufacturing. This move will increase employment opportunities, enhance in-house innovation capabilities, and support the company’s vision of a fully vertically integrated production ecosystem.
By bringing advanced component manufacturing closer to its end markets, Visteon is aiming to improve product quality, reduce lead times, and remain agile in responding to the rapidly evolving demands of both Indian and international automotive customers.
This expansion reaffirms India’s strategic importance in Visteon’s global operations and aligns with the country’s push to become a hub for high-tech automotive electronics manufacturing. With this investment, Visteon is poised to accelerate development of next-generation digital cockpits and ADAS-ready solutions for the connected cars of the future.
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