# Sona Comstar forms joint venture with Jinnaite Machinery in China

Sona BLW Precision Forgings (Sona Comstar) approved the formation of a joint venture in China with Jinnaite Machinery Co. Ltd. Sona Comstar will invest $12 million for a 60% stake, while JNT will contribute $8 million in assets for 40%. The JV will manufacture driveline systems for automotive OEMs in China and globally, with operations expected to start in the second half of FY2026.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2025-07-20
- Where: Gucheng Development Zone, Hubei Province, China
- Value: $20.0M
- Status: announced
- Products: driveline systems, driveline components
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Sona Comstar](https://endata.com/companies/10690.md) (partner)
- [Sona BLW Precision Forgings](https://endata.com/companies/10691.md) (partner)
- [Jinnaite Machinery](https://endata.com/companies/86130.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [marketscreener.com](https://www.marketscreener.com/news/sona-blw-precision-forgings-ltd-announces-formation-of-joint-venture-in-china-with-jinnaite-machine-ce7c5cd3de89f026), 2025-07-20: "The JV will manufacture and supply driveline systems and components to automotive OEMs in China and globally."
- [newindianexpress.com](https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2025/Jul/21/sona-comstar-enters-chinese-market-through-jinnaite-machinery-joint-venture), 2025-07-21: "As the largest electric vehicle market in the world and a leader in EV technologies, China offers tremendous opportunities for innovation and growth."

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