Tenneco India Eyes Double-Digit Growth as India Outperforms Global Auto Markets

Tenneco India CEO Arvind Chandra outlines how regulation, premiumisation, exports, localisation and faster product development are shaping the company’s growth strategy in India.

02 Sep 2026 | 438 Views | By Prerna Lidhoo

India is emerging as one of Tenneco’s strongest growth markets globally, with rising vehicle content, premiumisation, exports and the localisation of R&D driving the company’s growth ambitions.

In this conversation at ACMA’s Annual Session, Arvind Chandra, CEO of Tenneco India, discusses:

  • Why India is outperforming major global automotive markets
  • Tenneco’s double-digit growth outlook
  • How BS7, CAFE and TREM regulations could increase content per vehicle
  • Why SUVs and growing demand for better ride quality are creating new opportunities
  • Tenneco India’s push to grow exports from the country
  • Managing rising raw material, commodity and supply-chain costs
  • How Tenneco is building an “anti-fragile” supply chain
  • The importance of “China speed” and faster time-to-market

Watch the full interview to understand Tenneco India’s strategy on manufacturing, technology, localisation, exports and growth in an increasingly complex automotive market.

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