For anyone eyeing the next generation of electric cars, the news that a new mechatronics plant will soon be churning out body‑control modules in Manesar means more parts, tighter supply chains, and potentially lower prices when those EVs hit the showroom.
The plant, slated to hit the ground in Q3 of FY 2028, will cost roughly ₹150 cr and is expected to bring in about ₹500 cr in annualised turnover once fully operational. It will produce everything from power‑window switches to telematics control units, all of which feed into the interior electronics of future vehicles.
Lumax isn’t the only name in the arena. Bosch, Denso, and domestic OEMs like Mahindra and Tata are all racing to secure high‑quality, low‑cost components. By adding a second‑tier supplier in India, Lumax is tightening the domestic supply chain and nudging the industry toward greater localisation.
The decision comes on the heels of India’s stricter EV mandate, which pushes manufacturers to source at least 30 % of components locally by 2026. A new facility that can produce body‑control modules in‑house gives OEMs a buffer against the global chip crunch and a path to meet that quota.
The plant will roll out in two phases. The first phase, covering basic modules, will launch in Q3 FY 2028, while the second, geared toward advanced telematics and AI‑enabled systems, will follow six months later. Consumers can expect a trickle‑in of more reliable, domestically produced parts in the coming years.
What to keep an eye on? Watch the rollout of Lumax’s software‑integrated modules and how they pair with interior systems—this could be the next step in truly connected, software‑defined vehicles.
With the plant’s commissioning set for late 2028, buyers and industry watchers alike should monitor how the influx of locally sourced components reshapes pricing, performance, and availability across the EV spectrum.