- To set-up Hot Stamping auto systems & components facility in Pune, India
- Scheduled to be operational by Q2FY27
- Investment to the tune of INR 150 cr
- To manufacture safety critical, lightweight, high-strength auto components for ICE and EVs
in Sodecia, 24-11-2025
JBM Group, a $3 billion global Indian conglomerate, has entered into a strategic joint venture with Sodecia Automotive International SA, a global leader in automotive components to design, develop and supply hot-stamped automotive systems and assemblies to Indian OEMs. The JV was signed by Mr. S.K. Arya, Chairman, JBM Group and Mr. Rui Monteiro, CEO, Sodecia.
Under this JV agreement, both companies will set up a state-of-the-art Hot Stamping manufacturing facility at Chakan Industrial Area, Pune. With an investment to the tune of INR 150cr, the proposed facility is scheduled to be operational by Q2FY27. This collaboration leverages JBM Group’s 4-decade legacy in the automotive manufacturing excellence with Sodecia’s advanced hot stamping technology.
The new facility will manufacture safety critical, lightweight, high-strength auto systems by incorporating advanced automotive technologies in India for both ICE and electric vehicles.
This joint venture underscores JBM Group’s commitment to safer, sustainable mobility and further reinforces its position as a trusted partner to OEMs globally. Over the years, JBM Group has been working towards strengthening its hot stamping ecosystem across its various facilities. In this direction, the company has already set up its dedicated hot stamping die manufacturing facility at Greater Noida.
In turn, the JV represents another important step for the Sodecia Group in consolidating its activities as a global supplier and strengthening its strategy for developing the Indian market, which has high growth potential. The connection with the JBM Group is seen as an opportunity to combine the best skills with a highly valuable and experienced partner.
Commenting on the occasion, Mr. S.K. Arya, Chairman, JBM Group, said, “Our joint venture with Sodecia underscores JBM Group’s commitment to developing world-class manufacturing capabilities and bringing best-in-class global technologies to India. This collaboration will accelerate the deployment of high-strength, lightweight systems, critical for modern mobility and further strengthen our role as a trusted technology partner to OEMs globally. Our partnership with Sodecia reflects a shared commitment to innovation, safety and sustainability”.
Mr. Rui Monteiro, CEO, Sodecia, said, “We are delighted to partner with JBM Group, a trusted industry leader with strong manufacturing foundation and deep OEM relationships that complement Sodecia’s technological leadership in hot stamping. This joint venture will enable us to bring our global expertise to one of the world’s most dynamic automotive markets”.
Hot stamping, also known as press hardening, involves heating of sheet metal blanks to high temperature and rapidly cooling them in dies to achieve exceptional high tensile strength with lesser weight of parts. These parts are increasingly vital for passenger vehicles, driven by stringent environmental norms and the growing need for lightweight EV platforms.
About JBM Group
- JBM Group, a $3 billion global Indian conglomerate, has four decades of expertise across automotive systems, electric vehicles, EV charging infrastructure, renewable energy, and Smart manufacturing solutions. With presence in over 37 countries, JBM Group is India’s largest metal forming business having capabilities across chassis & suspension systems, exhaust systems, BIW components, tooling & fixtures, high-pressure cylinders and has been a pioneer in skin panel manufacturing. The Group continues to diversify into sustainable technologies aligned with the Make in India vision, powering the future of mobility through innovation and vertical integration.
About Sodecia Automotive
- Sodecia International SA, headquartered in Portugal, operates in 17 countries in over 40 locations across Europe, North and South America, and Asia, as a full-service supplier to the automotive industry with annual revenues exceeding €2.0 billion. It has established hot stamping facilities across Canada, Mexico, Germany and Slovakia, serving leading OEMs for hot stamping parts and assemblies. Sodecia’s comprehensive portfolio includes major auto component assemblies, hot forming components, safety systems and powertrain solutions for both ICE and xEV platforms.