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The Chennai edition · 2026

Autocompanies in Chennai

Auto parts, dealerships, vehicle makers, electric vehicles, online auto and more: the companies building auto in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with their founders, funding, team size and business models.

295 company profiles139 with reported revenue9 with recorded fundingSeptember 2026 edition
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Recent auto business events in Chennai

Funding, M&A, contract wins and launches involving 364 auto companies in Chennai, last 24 months: 28 Contracts · 12 M&A deals · 10 launches · 1 funding round. Newest first; companies and investors link to their Fliar profiles. Latest event in our news feed: Apr 2026.

LaunchDost

Ashok leyland

Ashok Leyland is targeting a 20 per cent share in the sub-3.5 tonne category within the light commercial vehicle (LCV) segment with the launch of twin-fuel variants of its Dost and Dost+…

Light commercial vehicle
Contract

Ashok leyland · client: Switch mobility

Ashok Leyland is also expected to invest up to $ 200 million (Rs 1,480 crore) in Switch Mobility of which $ 130 million (Rs 962 crore) has already been invested in the entity.

E-mobility
LaunchDaimler India School of Quality

Daimler india commercial vehicles

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles today announced the first-of-its-kind ‘Daimler India School of Quality’, designed to equip employees with a robust quality mindset.

Training Program
LaunchFlying Flea C6

Royal enfield

Flying Flea, Royal Enfield’s new ‘city+ electric mobility’ brand, targets urban users, with the C6 priced at Rs 2.79 lakh and Rs 1.99 lakh under a battery-as-a-service model.

Electric mobility
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Tube investments of india acquires Orange Koi Private Limited

Tube Investments of India Limited (TII) has announced the acquisition of a significant stake in Orange Koi Private Limited.

Industrial
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Tube investments of india acquires TIVOLT Electric Vehicles Private Limited

Tube Investments of India has announced the acquisition of the remaining 5.45% stake in TIVOLT Electric Vehicles Private Limited, making it a wholly owned subsidiary of its arm, TI Clean…

Electric Vehicle
Funding

Torus Robotics

The funded startups included Torus Robotics Private Limited (Rs. 40 lakh), GREPBIO DATALAB Private Limited (Rs. 30 lakh), Gadget Guruz Technologies Private Limited (Rs. 25.67 lakh),…

Investors SISF, MeitY Startup Hub
ContractTechnology

Topy industries · client: Wheels india

Wheels India on Monday (December 15, 2025) said it has signed a technical assistance agreement with Japan's Topy Industries for design, development and manufacture of aluminium alloy wheels.

Automotive
LaunchBB1924

Daimler india commercial vehicles

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, on Monday launched the BB1924, the upgraded heavy-duty bus designed specifically for India’s…

Heavy-duty bus
ContractSupply

Citroën India · client: Milo Drive

Citroën India has signed a memorandum of understanding with Milo Drive to supply 500 units of the Citroën ë-C3 electric vehicle for deployment across India.

Shared transport sector
M&AAcquisition

Tafe acquires Agco

TAFE acquired the shareholding in AGCO Corporation in 2012, becoming its single largest shareholder and a strategic long-term investor.

Agriculture machinery
ContractSupply

Serentica renewables · client: MRF Limited

Serentica Renewables, a leading renewable energy provider in India, has signed a long‑term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with MRF Limited, India’s largest tyre manufacturer, to supply…

Renewable Energy
ContractTechnology

SHPAC (SHINHUNG Precision Machinery Company Ltd) · client: Wheels india

Auto-components maker Wheels India has signed a technical agreement with SHPAC (SHINHUNG Precision Machinery Company Ltd), a leading hydraulics cylinder manufacturer in South Korea, to…

Automotive Components / Hydraulic Cylinder Manufacturing
ContractTechnology

SHPAC · client: Wheels india

Wheels India has signed a significant technical agreement with SHPAC, a leading hydraulics cylinder manufacturer in South Korea whereby there will be a technology transfer in manufacturing.

Hydraulic cylinders
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Sbi mutual fund acquires Sundram fasteners limited

SBI Mutual Fund has increased its stake in Sundram Fasteners Limited (SFL) to 7.5534 per cent, suggested a latest filing on the exchanges.

LaunchCara

Citroen

Citroen debuted its new on-board AI driven digital assistant ‘Cara’ with the new Citroen Basalt X and the company say it is India’s first fully conversational on-board automobile assistant.

On-board AI driven digital assistant
ContractTechnology

SHPAC · client: Wheels india

Wheels India Limited has entered into a technical agreement with SHPAC, a South Korean hydraulics cylinder manufacturer, for technology transfer in manufacturing as the Chennai-based…

Hydraulic Cylinder Industry
M&AAcquisition · Announced

Wheels india acquires Axles india

Wheels India board has approved the acquisition of 7.64 lakh equity shares of Axles India from Forge 2000 Pvt Ltd at a total consideration of ₹23 crore with cost per share being ₹297.

ContractSupply

Zelestra · client: Daimler india commercial vehicles

Spanish developer Zelestra has secured a 16.2 MW power purchase agreement (PPA) in India with Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, Germany.

Renewable Energy
ContractSupply

Zelestra India · client: Daimler india commercial vehicles

Commercial trucks and luxury buses manufacturer Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) has signed a power purchase agreement to procure 16.2 MW of renewable energy from Zelestra India…

Renewable Energy
ContractSupply

Rane group · client: Na

Rane Group of Companies secured new orders worth ₹220 crore in Q2 and ₹104 crore in Q1.

Contract

Mrf · client: Clean Max Omni

MRF has announced a 26 per cent stake acquisition in Clean Max Omni for ₹7.26 crore, a significant renewable energy push. The Chennai‑based firm entered a power purchase agreement for…

M&AAcquisition · Announced

MRF Limited acquires Clean Max Omni Private Limited

Tyre manufacturer MRF Limited announced today its plans to acquire a 26 per cent stake in Clean Max Omni Private Limited for ₹7.26 crores

Clean and green energy development

Auto companies in Chennai, by revenue

Browse auto companies in Chennai by reported revenue, one-year revenue growth, revenue model, age and stage. The 50 companies below are the largest by their most recent reported revenue among 139 auto companies in Chennai, Tamil Nadu that have filed a figure in the last four years. Every figure keeps its own reporting period, so compare periods before comparing amounts.

Showing 25 of 50

Brand of commercial buses and trucks

Auto brands
₹45,931.22 crFY 2023-24
Not reported
26,994+0% 12 mo to Mar 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
78 yr1948
0none in 3 months

Manufacturer & supplier of aluminium die casting components to OEMs & tier1 companies

Auto components
₹25,625.15 crFY 2021-22
Not reported
1,584-5% 12 mo to Sep 2024recorded Sep 2024
64 yr1962
0none in 3 months

Manufactures tyres for automobiles

Auto components
₹25,486.05 crFY 2023-24
Not reported
3,319-3% 12 mo to Sep 2024recorded Sep 2024
80 yr1946
0none in 3 months

Provider of engine parts, transmission components, advertising, and PR services

Auto components
₹16,373.80 crFY 2022-23
Not reported
750recorded
88 yr1938
—No postings tracked

Manufacturer of high precision tubes for automobiles and bicycles

Auto components
₹15,107.98 crFY 2022-23
Not reported
1,847+38% 12 mo to Aug 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
77 yr1949
3postings · last posted Aug 2026

Manufacturer and supplier of engine components to aftermarket

Auto components
₹13,459.66 crFY 2021-22
Not reported
906+0% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
186 yr1840
—No postings tracked

Manufacturer and supplier of brake auto motive components

Auto components
₹7,534.66 crFY 2023-24
Not reported
6,013LinkedIn · Jul 2026
64 yr1962
3postings · last posted Sep 2026

Manufacturer of high tensile fasteners, powertrain components, and radiator caps

Auto components
₹5,720.47 crFY 2023-24
Not reported
13-98% 12 mo to Jul 2024recorded Jul 2024
64 yr1962
0none in 3 months

Manufacturer of Steel Wheel

Auto components
₹4,985.48 crFY 2023-24
Not reported
3,600+13% 12 mo to Oct 2023LinkedIn · Jul 2026
64 yr1962
0none in 3 months

Manufacturer of tractors and farm equipment

Auto brands
₹4,334.80 crFY 2022-23
Not reported
5,001+6944% vs previous recordrecorded
66 yr1960
0none in 3 months · last posted Jul 2025

Manufacturer and supplier of electrical components to tier 1, OEMs and aftermarket

Auto components
₹4,228.15 crFY 2022-23
Not reported
1,001recorded
64 yr1962
0none in 3 months

Manufacturer of automotive components

Auto components
₹2,732.59 crFY 2021-22
Not reported
2,228+4% 12 mo to Sep 2024recorded Sep 2024
29 yr1997
0none in 3 months

Manufacturer and supplier of cold and warm forged steel and aluminum parts in India to tier 1 and OEMs

Auto components
₹1,134.08 crFY 2021-22
Not reported
842-1% 12 mo to Mar 2023recorded Mar 2023
52 yr1974
—No postings tracked

Manufacturer of ductile and grey iron castings

Auto components
₹1,268.79 crFY 2024-25
-1%2024–2025
1,230+5% 12 mo to Aug 2024recorded Aug 2024
44 yr1982
0none in 3 months

Manufacture of luxury SUV cars

Auto brands
₹1,162.40 crFY 2024-25
+15%2024–2025
138-46% 12 mo to Aug 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
7 yr2019
0none in 3 months

Automotive dealership offering new and used cars, servicing, and accessories

Auto retail & aftersales
₹1,127.49 crFY 2024-25
+0%2024–2025
259+10% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
16 yr2010
0none in 3 months

Manufacturer of car seat frames and automotive ancillaries

Auto components
₹896.06 crFY 2024-25
-3%2024–2025
—Not available
20 yr2006
0none in 3 months

Manufactures electrical components for automobiles

Auto components
₹874.94 crFY 2024-25
+17%2024–2025
74-63% 12 mo to Jan 2024recorded Jan 2024
42 yr1984
0none in 3 months

Manufacturer and supplier of DC-motors to OEMs and tier 1

Auto components
₹874.38 crFY 2024-25
+16%2024–2025
740-12% 12 mo to Dec 2019recorded Dec 2019
34 yr1992
0none in 3 months

Manufacturer of rubber sealing components, automotive parts, and aluminum die castings

Auto components
₹871.53 crFY 2024-25
+14%2024–2025
750recorded
41 yr1985
0none in 3 months

Manufacturer of heavy vehicle axle housings

Auto components
₹846.78 crFY 2024-25
Not reported
345-4% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
44 yr1982
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

Manufacturer & exporter of turbocharger, safety-critical parts, and other automotive components

Auto components
₹797.28 crFY 2024-25
-10%2024–2025
706LinkedIn · Jul 2026
35 yr1991
0none in 3 months

Distributor of auto parts & acessories

Auto retail & aftersales
₹776.47 crFY 2023-24
Not reported
227+3% 12 mo to Mar 2023LinkedIn · Jul 2026
72 yr1954
—No postings tracked

Provider of precision machined components for the automotive, refrigeration, hydraulic, and aerospace industries

Auto components
₹735.08 crFY 2023-24
Not reported
1,338-26% 12 mo to Jun 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
66 yr1960
—No postings tracked

Distributor of automotive vehicle parts & accessories

Auto components
₹636.26 crFY 2021-22
Not reported
247-18% 12 mo to Sep 2024LinkedIn · Jul 2026
96 yr1930
—No postings tracked
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Explore auto companies in Chennai by what you are looking for

Find auto components makers, car dealers and vehicle brands among the auto companies in Chennai. Browse top auto parts companies in Chennai, auto startups in Chennai and listed auto companies.

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Auto parts & components manufacturers

Makers of engine, tyre, casting and chassis components for vehicle manufacturers.

  1. Sundaram Clayton

    Manufacturer & supplier of aluminium die casting components to OEMs & tier1 companies

    Auto components
    See in list
  2. Amalgamations Group

    Provider of engine parts, transmission components, advertising, and PR services

    Auto components
    See in list
  3. Tube Investments of India

    Manufacturer of high precision tubes for automobiles and bicycles

    Auto components
    See in list
  4. Brakes India

    Manufacturer and supplier of brake auto motive components

    Auto components
    See in list
  5. Sundram Fasteners

    Manufacturer of high tensile fasteners, powertrain components, and radiator caps

    Auto components
    See in list

Car dealerships, spare parts & auto services

Dealers, spare part distributors and service providers for new and used vehicles.

  1. Vishnu Cars

    Automotive dealership offering new and used cars, servicing, and accessories

    Auto retail & aftersales
    See in list
  2. India Motor Parts and Accessories

    Distributor of auto parts & acessories

    Auto retail & aftersales
    See in list
  3. Lucas Indian Service

    Distributor of automotive vehicle parts & accessories

    Auto components
    See in list
  4. Gokulam Tata

    Automotive dealership offering vehicles at multiple locations

    Auto retail & aftersales
    See in list
  5. Khivraj Motors

    Automobile dealership offering cars

    Auto retail & aftersales
    See in list
89 companies in Chennai

Vehicle makers & auto brands

Commercial vehicle, tractor, car and three-wheeler manufacturers.

  1. Ashok Leyland

    Brand of commercial buses and trucks

    Auto brands
    See in list
  2. TAFE

    Manufacturer of tractors and farm equipment

    Auto brands
    See in list
  3. VTK Jeep

    Manufacturer of cars

    Auto brands
    Website
  4. VORC Motors

    Manufacturer of three-wheeled vehicles

    Auto brands
    Website
  5. Capsules Smart

    Manufacturer of camper vans, motorhomes, and caravans

    Auto brands
    Website

Electric vehicle companies

Electric bikes, delivery vehicles and EV technology providers.

  1. Fullfily

    Online platform providing electric delivery vehicle rental services

    Electric vehicles
    Website
  2. Aerostrovilos

    Platform offering powertrain system for commercial vehicles

    Auto components
    Website
  3. Revoh

    Tech-enabled end-to-end hardware and software solutions for electric vehicles

    Auto components
    Website
  4. Visaiyon

    Developer of electric bikes

    Auto components
    Website
  5. retroEV

    Online platform offering comprehensive electric vehicle listing and content services

    Auto e-commerce & content
    Website

Online auto platforms & car care services

Platforms for vehicle listings, inspection, car wash and doorstep services.

  1. Gokulam Tata

    Automotive dealership offering vehicles at multiple locations

    Auto retail & aftersales
    See in list
  2. Vicky.in

    Online listing platform for multi-category vehicles

    Auto e-commerce & content
    Website
  3. Fullfily

    Online platform providing electric delivery vehicle rental services

    Electric vehicles
    Website
  4. GoFuel

    App-based platform offering doorstep fuel delivery services

    Electric vehicles
    Website
  5. TSM Cars

    Online platform for cars can buy and sell

    Auto retail & aftersales
    Website

Automotive engineering & consulting

Providers of mobility engineering, design and testing services.

  1. Hinduja Tech

    Provider of mobility engineering and digital solutions for automotive industry

    Auto consulting services
    See in list
  2. BlueBinaries

    Provider of engineering solutions for software-driven vehicles and E/E architecture

    Auto design and testing services
    Website
  3. Cream Collar

    Provider of auto consulting services

    Auto consulting services
    Website
  4. ElettriCo

    Manufacturer of drivetrain system for electric race-karts

    Auto design and testing services
    Website
4 companies in Chennai

Auto startups in Chennai

Recently founded auto companies in Chennai.

  1. Fullfily

    Online platform providing electric delivery vehicle rental services

    Electric vehicles
    Website
  2. sankarmobility.com

    Manufacturer of thermal management and sealing solutions for electric vehicles

    Auto components
    Website
  3. Capsules Smart

    Manufacturer of camper vans, motorhomes, and caravans

    Auto brands
    Website
  4. Perfect Parts Engineering

    Manufacturing company that specializes in producing precision engineering components, including conveyor rollers and idlers, utilizing modern machinery and high-accuracy technology

    Auto components
    Website
  5. Azelerator

    Provider of automotive spare parts

    Auto e-commerce & content
    Website
24 companies in Chennai

Listed auto companies in Chennai

Publicly listed auto companies based in Chennai.

  1. Ashok Leyland

    Brand of commercial buses and trucks

    Auto brands
    See in list
  2. Sundaram Clayton

    Manufacturer & supplier of aluminium die casting components to OEMs & tier1 companies

    Auto components
    See in list
  3. MRF Development

    Manufactures tyres for automobiles

    Auto components
    See in list
  4. Tube Investments of India

    Manufacturer of high precision tubes for automobiles and bicycles

    Auto components
    See in list
  5. Sundram Fasteners

    Manufacturer of high tensile fasteners, powertrain components, and radiator caps

    Auto components
    See in list
11 companies in Chennai

Auto companies hiring in Chennai

Auto companies in Chennai with open jobs.

  1. Tube Investments of India

    Manufacturer of high precision tubes for automobiles and bicycles

    Auto components
    See in list
  2. Brakes India

    Manufacturer and supplier of brake auto motive components

    Auto components
    See in list
  3. TAFE

    Manufacturer of tractors and farm equipment

    Auto brands
    See in list
  4. Axles India

    Manufacturer of heavy vehicle axle housings

    Auto components
    See in list
  5. Hinduja Tech

    Provider of mobility engineering and digital solutions for automotive industry

    Auto consulting services
    See in list
10 companies in Chennai
Mobile reach

Top 10 auto apps from Chennai

The most-installed Android apps published by auto companies headquartered in Chennai — 3.1M installs between them. 24 companies on this page publish at least one app; each company (legal entity) appears once, with its most-installed app.

1 of 10
1

myTVS Car Services & More

by myTVS

Installs2.1M
Rating2.896K ratings
Installs, year on year+104%
Last updatedMay 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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2

Ashok Leyland i-Alert

by Ashok Leyland

Installs601K
Rating4.66K ratings
Installs, year on year+32%
Last updatedMay 2025
View on Google Play ↗
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3

eDiig now

by eDiig

Installs134K
Rating4.832K ratings
Installs, year on year+28%
Last updatedMay 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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5

DICV Truckonnect

by BharatBenz

Installs39K
Rating—
Last updatedApr 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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6

Rane Group Product Catalogue

by Rane Group

Installs26K
Rating—
Last updatedJul 2024
View on Google Play ↗
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8

eVR

by TAFE

Installs20K
Rating—
Last updatedJan 2025
View on Google Play ↗
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10

MyCitroën Connect

by Citroen

Installs12K
Rating—
Last updatedSep 2025
View on Google Play ↗
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The business behind the activity

Auto financials in Chennai

Revenue, profit and growth from the filed annual accounts of 122 auto companies in Chennai, Tamil Nadu for FY24-25 — 148 of the 295 companies on this page file accounts with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The five largest earn 65% of the revenue, so medians describe the typical company better than totals.

combined revenue, FY24-25₹92,772.06 cr

122 companies filing accounts

combined net profit₹6,591.91 cr

7.1% aggregate margin

are profitable80%

98 of 122 companies

median revenue~₹103.8 cr

the typical company

median revenue growth+4%

into FY24-25

earned by the top five65%

revenue concentration

Six-year view

Combined revenue of filing companies

₹47,960.83 crFY19-20120 filers
₹46,296.98 crFY20-21131 filers
₹65,018.89 crFY21-22133 filers
₹91,271.90 crFY22-23135 filers
₹95,717.31 crFY23-24133 filers
₹92,772.06 crFY24-25122 filers

The number of companies filing changes each year; the three-year cohort below compares like with like.

Like-for-like

The same 117 companies over three years

+10%
FY22-23₹83,133.95 cr₹3,959.85 cr net
FY23-24₹88,198.05 cr₹4,738.99 cr net
FY24-25₹91,412.89 cr₹6,569.74 cr net

Companies with accounts for all three years, so growth is not an artefact of who filed.

Scale and profit

Bigger companies are far more often profitable

Under ₹1 cr1020% profitable
₹1–10 cr1464% profitable
₹10–100 cr3694% profitable
₹100–1,000 cr4984% profitable
Over ₹1,000 cr1392% profitable

Companies by FY24-25 revenue. Bars show how many companies sit in each band.

Momentum

How fast revenue moved into FY24-25

Shrinking42
0–20%62
20–50%11
50–100%3
Doubled+3

121 companies with accounts for both years; median growth +4%.

Profitability

Profit is concentrated at the top

98profitable
24loss-making
7.1%aggregate margin
2.0%median margin

The aggregate margin is pulled up by a few large filers; the median shows the typical company.

Growth leaders · ₹10 cr+ revenue

Fastest growing, FY24-25

CompanyGrowthRevenue
SRMPR CaravanSRMPR AUTO MANUFACTURING PRIVATE LIMITED+213%₹11.19 cr
MAHA India Automotive Testing EquipmentMAHA INDIA AUTOMOTIVE TESTING EQUIPMENT PRIVATE LIMITED₹41.83 cr
VTK JeepVTK AUTOMOBILES PRIVATE LIMITED+57%
IR IndiaINDUSTRIAS DEL RECAMBIO INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED+44%₹147.32 cr
BlueBinariesBLUEBINARIES ENGINEERING AND SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED
Isuzu Motors IndiaISUZU MOTORS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
Profit leaders · ₹10 cr+ revenue

Highest net margins, FY24-25

CompanyMarginRevenue
Amalgamations GroupAMALGAMATIONS PRIVATE LIMITED82.2%₹114.46 cr
Super Auto ForgeSUPER AUTO FORGE PRIVATE LIMITED23.8%₹1,573.54 cr
R G BronzeR G BRONZE MFG COMPANY PRIVATE LIMITED₹119.19 cr
TAFETAFE MOTORS AND TRACTORS LIMITED14.2%₹4,774.02 cr
Sundaram MotorsTRICHUR SUNDARAM SANTHANAM & FAMILY PRIVATE LIMITED13.7%
PiolaxPIOLAX INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED₹117.39 cr
Inside the industry

Sub-sectors compared, FY24-25

Sub-sectorCompaniesRevenueMedian revenueProfitableMargin
Auto brands6₹48,529.81 cr~₹2,322.3 cr50%7.1%
Auto components93₹38,511.06 cr~₹99.2 cr85%7.5%
Auto retail & aftersales18₹5,334.02 cr~₹144.5 cr67%4.5%
Leaders

Largest auto companies by revenue, FY24-25

Company · legal entityRevenueNet resultMarginGrowth
Ashok LeylandASHOK LEYLAND LIMITED₹39,002.99 cr₹3,303.29 cr8.5%+1%
Brakes IndiaBRAKES INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED₹7,240.74 cr₹626.74 cr8.7%-0%
Mando IndiaHL MANDO ANAND INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED₹5,493.05 cr₹387.63 cr7.1%+5%
TAFETAFE MOTORS AND TRACTORS LIMITED₹4,774.02 cr₹679.00 cr14.2%+7%
Lucas TVSLUCAS TVS LIMITED₹3,502.86 cr₹183.73 cr5.2%+8%
Isuzu Motors IndiaISUZU MOTORS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED₹62.76 cr
SimpsonSIMPSON AND COMPANY LIMITED₹2,214.67 cr₹231.56 cr10.5%+8%
India Japan LightingINDIA JAPAN LIGHTING PRIVATE LIMITED₹142.96 cr8.4%+4%
Super Auto ForgeSUPER AUTO FORGE PRIVATE LIMITED₹1,573.54 cr₹373.94 cr23.8%+0%
Sundaram MotorsTRICHUR SUNDARAM SANTHANAM & FAMILY PRIVATE LIMITED13.7%
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Standalone annual accounts filed with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Brands that share one legal entity are shown together and counted once.

Industry landscape report

Auto Industry Landscape of Chennai

The financials above are one chapter. The full auto landscape of Chennai maps the whole industry — every segment, the capital behind it, the talent market and where the next opportunities are.

  • Market map of every sub-sector
  • Funding & company formation by year
  • Revenue, profit & financial strength
  • Digital footprint: traffic, apps, releases
  • Hiring, skills & pay
  • Founders & leaders
  • News & sentiment
  • Where demand runs ahead of supply
Read the auto landscape of Chennai
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Capital & corporate activity

Auto funding and M&A across India

534 recorded equity rounds have gone to 6,185 auto companies in India — how much, at which stage, into which sub-sectors, from whom, and how Chennai compares. Debt, IPO and grant rounds are excluded.

equity rounds, last 12 months11

US$127.84m

equity rounds, last 24 months53

US$910.24m

raised over five yearsUS$4.04bn

272 rounds in India

M&A deals, Chennai12

last 24 months

Capital by year

Equity funding into auto in India

amount rounds
$229m201842
$441m201946
$394m202027
$1.8bn202164
$406m202262
$285m202346
$697m202456
$832m202541
$7.3m20263

Bars show US$ raised; the number under each year is equity rounds. 2026 is year to date. The peak year was 2021, with US$1.81bn across 64 rounds.

The funding ladder · five years

Rounds and typical cheque by stage

AngelUS$9.64m31 rounds · median US$128k
SeedUS$133.28m146 rounds · median US$381k
Series AUS$236.87m40 rounds · median US$5.00m
Series BUS$197.68m18 rounds · median US$7.75m
Series CUS$485.77m12 rounds · median US$47.89m
Series D+US$2.76bn20 rounds · median US$133.23m
Private equityUS$160.42m3 rounds · median US$80.21m
Where the money went · five years

Most-funded sub-sectors

Auto e-commerce & contentUS$2.16bn92 rounds · 35 companies
Auto retail & aftersalesUS$792.38m52 rounds · 27 companies
Auto brandsUS$530.79m8 rounds · 7 companies
Auto componentsUS$220.67m45 rounds · 24 companies
Energy storage techUS$85.25m7 rounds · 1 companies
Consumer and sme loansUS$64.27m4 rounds · 2 companies
Electric vehiclesUS$52.35m30 rounds · 12 companies
Corporate activity · last 24 months

M&A in Chennai

12Acquisition

Most active acquirers

  1. Tube investments of india5
  2. Tafe3
  3. Sbi mutual fund1
  4. Wheels india1
  5. Ashok leyland1

Most acquired or merged

  1. Agco2
  2. Orange Koi Private Limited1
  3. TIVOLT Electric Vehicles Private Limited1
  4. Eicher1
  5. Sundram fasteners limited1

Each deal appears in the events strip at the top of the page.

Auto funding in Chennai

9 auto companies in Chennai have recorded equity funding, US$537.79m in total. Totals and round dates describe the historical record; they are not current valuations.

Founders and momentum in Chennai

Meet the people behind auto companies in Chennai. 126 of 295 companies list founders or leaders; where a public LinkedIn profile matches exactly, the expanded profile shows the photo, headline, location and education.

Explore Chennai auto companies by sub-sector

The most common specialisations among auto companies in Chennai. Open a company to see what it sells, who runs it and how far it has come.

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