Thursday, January 29, 2026, Bengaluru – Sansera Engineering Limited (Sansera), a leading
manufacturer of precision engineered components for the automotive and non-automotive sectors,
today announced a strategic joint venture with Nichidai Corporation (Nichidai), Japan, to undertake
the business of manufacture of precision forged and machined parts in aluminium and steel for
differential assemblies, compressors, driveline and other advanced automotive components not
currently manufactured by Sansera, for sale in Indian and international markets.
The partnership will establish and operate a private limited company to be incorporated in Bengaluru,
India (the “JV Company”) to undertake these manufacturing operations.
Strategic Rationale
This collaboration brings together Nichidai Corporation’s 50 years of expertise in manufacturing dies,
precision components, and filters developed across operations in Japan and Thailand, with Sansera’s
established presence in India’s automotive sector. The partnership leverages complementary strengths
to create a world-class manufacturing platform capable of serving both domestic and global markets.
Structure & Governance
The Joint Venture will operate as a private limited company to be incorporated in Bengaluru,
Karnataka, India, with Sansera holding a 60% equity stake and Nichidai holding 40%. This structure
reflects a commitment to building a strong, domestically anchored enterprise aligned with the
Government of India’s vision of “Make in India” and “Atmanirbhar Bharat” while leveraging
international expertise and technology transfer.
Value Creation to Stakeholders
This Joint Venture will enable Sansera to:
• Diversify the product portfolio of precision-engineered components and derisk against their
existing IC engine components.
• Access new customer segments and international markets
• Create additional revenue streams and improve financial performance
• Strengthening competitive positioning in the automotive value chain
• Create skilled employment opportunities and contribute to the economic development of
Karnataka
Management Comments
Commenting on this strategic JV, Mr. S Sekhar Vasan, Chairman & Managing Director of
Sansera said, “We are extremely pleased to announce this landmark Joint Venture with Nichidai,
Japan, which represents a pivotal moment in Sansera’s evolution and growth story. This strategic
partnership is perfectly aligned with our vision to expand into high-value, technology agnostic
automotive component segments and strengthen our position as a comprehensive solutions provider
to the global automotive industry.
By partnering with Nichidai, we are gaining access to world-class Japanese precision engineering
technologies and manufacturing processes that will enable us to produce advanced components that
represents the next frontier of automotive manufacturing excellence.”
Mr. Naoki Ito, President, of Nichidai said, “On behalf of Nichidai Corporation, I am honoured to
announce this strategic Joint Venture with Sansera, marking our entry into India’s vibrant and rapidly
growing automotive components manufacturing sector. India represents one of the world’s most
dynamic automotive markets, and we have been carefully evaluating opportunities to establish a
meaningful presence in this important geography.
After extensive evaluation, we are convinced that partnering with Sansera will provide us with the
ideal platform to bring Nichidai’s 50 years of precision engineering expertise and Japanese quality
standards to the Indian and global markets.”
About Sansera Engineering Limited
Sansera was incorporated in 1981, is an engineering-led integrated manufacturer of complex and
critical precision engineered components across automotive and non-automotive sectors. Within the
automotive sector, the Company manufactures and supplies a wide range of precision forged and
machined components and assemblies, such as connecting rods, rocker arms, crankshafts, gear shifter
forks, stem components, and aluminium forged parts, which are critical for engine, transmission,
suspension, braking, chassis and other systems for the 2-wheeler, passenger vehicle and commercial
vehicle verticals. Within the non-automotive sector, the Company manufactures and supplies a wide
range of precision components for aerospace, off-road, agriculture and other segments, including
engineering and capital goods.
About Nichidai Corporation
Nichidai, a company incorporated and organised under the laws of Japan with its registered office in
Kyoto, Japan, has over 50 years of expertise in manufacturing dies, precision component
manufacturing and assembly, and design, development and manufacturing of filters. The company
operates facilities in Japan and Thailand, supplying products to various Japanese and global customers
across multiple industries.
Safe Harbour Statement:
Statements in this document relating to future status, events, or circumstances, including but not
limited to statements about plans and objectives, the progress and results of research and
development, potential project characteristics, project potential and target dates for project related
issues are forward-looking statements based on estimates and the anticipated effects of future events
on current and developing circumstances. Such statements are subject to numerous risks and
uncertainties and are not necessarily predictive of future results. Actual results may differ materially
from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. The company assumes no obligation to
update forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, changed assumptions or other factors.
For more information please contact:
Sansera Engineering Limited
Rajesh Kumar Modi
Company Secretary
Email Id: rajesh.modi@sansera.in
Website: www.sansera.in
Strategic Growth Advisors Private Limited
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