India’s Strategic Rise for ZF Accelerates Under India–EU FTA: CEO Matthias Miedrich

India is fast emerging as a strategic growth engine for the ZF Group, and the India–EU Free Trade Agreement could further accelerate that momentum.

In this exclusive interaction with Autocar Professional, ZF Group Global CEO Matthias Miedrich outlines why India is now a prime focus region for growth, technology development, and global sourcing.

With Europe accounting for nearly 50 percent of ZF’s revenue but representing only 20 percent of the global automotive market, the company is rebalancing its growth strategy. India, backed by strong GDP growth, policy support, rising consumer demand, and new trade agreements, is positioned to play a two-fold role:

• Expanding ZF’s presence in the domestic passenger vehicle market
• Serving as a competitive sourcing and export hub for Europe and other global markets

Miedrich also highlights India’s strength in engineering talent, AI capabilities, and manufacturing flexibility, calling the country a future powerhouse for high-technology, cost-competitive components sold globally under the ZF brand.

As ZF restructures in Europe and pivots toward high-growth markets, India is set to become central to its global ambitions.

Watch the full conversation for insights into ZF’s India strategy, exports, partnerships, AI integration, and the future of motion technologies.

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