Japan’s leading auto component maker Denso Corporation has announced a significant investment of ₹250 crore to establish a manufacturing unit for electric vehicle (EV) components in Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh. The plant will produce motor generators (MGs) for hybrid and electric vehicles, marking a key step in Denso’s push to strengthen its local footprint in India’s fast-growing EV segment.
The investment announcement followed a high-level delegation visit by Uttar Pradesh officials to Japan during World Expo 2025 in Osaka. Led by Principal Secretary Alok Kumar and Finance Minister Suresh Khanna, the discussions focused on expanding industrial cooperation with Japanese firms. Denso’s decision was part of the outcome of these dialogues and the state’s active pursuit of foreign investment.
Denso’s upcoming plant will manufacture motor generators, essential components used in hybrid and electric propulsion systems. These products are central to the company’s sustainability strategy, as it aims to support India’s shift towards green mobility while deepening its local production capabilities.
The move also aligns with Uttar Pradesh’s broader industrial strategy. Under the Vision 2030 plan, the state is developing a ₹700 crore EV manufacturing cluster across 500 acres in Kanpur, aiming to attract global and domestic players in battery cells, charging infrastructure, and drivetrain technologies. Denso’s investment adds momentum to this evolving ecosystem.
Beyond the Uttar Pradesh plant, Denso has also shared its intent to localize the production of EV inverters in India by 2026 and in Thailand by 2027. These developments reflect the company’s long-term goal to scale EV components production across Asia and reduce supply chain dependency.
With India rapidly electrifying its transportation sector and promoting Make-in-India initiatives, Denso’s latest investment is expected to generate employment, transfer advanced EV technologies, and enhance the domestic supply chain—further propelling India’s clean mobility ambitions.
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