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Mahle Eyes India as Global Export Hub, Targets 20% Sales from Exports by 2030

Arnd Franz, Chairman and CEO of the Mahle Group, says India is both a key market as well as a key operations centre for the German auto components major.

By Darshan Nakhwa, Yukta Mudgal & Ketan Thakkar calendar 17 Mar 2025 Views icon4573 Views Share - Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to LinkedIn Share to Whatsapp
Mahle Eyes India as Global Export Hub, Targets 20% Sales from Exports by 2030

India has emerged as a strong pillar in the global strategy of German automotive component major Mahle, as the company shifts its focus towards marketspecific growth. In an exclusive interview with Autocar Professional, Arnd Franz, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Mahle Group, underscored India’s growing significance, citing its dynamic automotive market, increasing demand for advanced vehicle technologies, and the country's evolving role as a global manufacturing hub.

Franz highlighted Mahle’s commitment to India by carving it out as a separate region within its global operations, signaling a stronger, more localised approach. “We will ensure from a global ...

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