Greaves Cotton to supply diesel engine to TVS King DS autorickshaw

Mumbai, October 1, 2013: Greaves Cottton’s Greaves Automotive Engines Business has bagged an order from TVS Motor Company to supply its single-cylinder diesel engine (G435) for the TVS King DS (diesel variant) autorickshaw.

Speaking on its newest client, Sunil Pahilajani, MD and CEO, Greaves Cotton, said, "Being their preferred choice of engine supplier, we are delighted to partner with TVS Motors, one of the leading automotive players in the country. TVS King DS customers will now have access to Greaves’ wide aftermarket network, leading to increased customer delight. We look forward to building a long and enduring association with TVS Motor Company.”

Greaves Automotive Engines Business has a wide portfolio in automotive engines. It is among the largest independent manufacturers of single-cylinder engines with production of over 450,000 engines per annum. These light diesel engines, which are eco-friendly and conform to BS III emission norms, are supplied to major automotive players like Piaggio Vehicles, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors and Scooters India among others. These engines can also be adapted to CNG/LPG usage.

The company’s manufacturing units, located at Ranipet in Tamil Nadu and Aurangabad in Maharashtra, are ISO/TS 14649 certified. While a state-of-the-art Technology Centre is located at Aurangabad, Greaves Cotton’s aftermarket product support infrastructure comprises a countrywide network of offices and over 400 authorised dealers.