Sansera Engineering Limited has announced a strategic joint venture with Nichidai Corporation, marking a significant step in strengthening India’s advanced automotive manufacturing ecosystem. The collaboration aims to manufacture precision forged and machined components in aluminium and steel for high-end applications such as differential assemblies, compressors, driveline systems, and other next-generation automotive parts.
Under the agreement, the partners will set up a new private limited joint venture company in Bengaluru, Karnataka. This JV will focus on products that are not currently manufactured by Sansera, enabling the company to expand its portfolio and address new opportunities in both Indian and international markets.
The partnership combines Nichidai Corporation’s more than five decades of expertise in precision die manufacturing, forged components, and advanced filters—developed across its operations in Japan and Thailand—with Sansera Engineering’s strong manufacturing base and deep customer relationships in India’s automotive sector. This synergy is expected to create a world-class manufacturing platform capable of meeting stringent global quality and performance standards.
From a strategic standpoint, the joint venture positions Sansera to move further up the value chain by entering technologically advanced product segments. At the same time, Nichidai gains a robust manufacturing and market access platform in India, one of the world’s fastest-growing automotive markets. The collaboration also supports localisation of critical components, reducing dependence on imports while enhancing export potential.
In terms of ownership and governance, Sansera Engineering will hold a 60% equity stake in the JV, while Nichidai Corporation will own the remaining 40%. The majority stake ensures strong domestic anchoring of the venture, in line with the Government of India’s “Make in India” and “Atmanirbhar Bharat” initiatives, while also facilitating effective technology transfer and global best practices from Japan.
