# Schaeffler India inaugurates fifth manufacturing facility in Shoolagiri, Tamil Nadu

Schaeffler India inaugurated its fifth manufacturing facility in Shoolagiri, Tamil Nadu, covering 16,500 square meters. The plant will produce powertrain and chassis components and is expected to reach full ramp-up by Q4 2025.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2025-05-01
- Where: Shoolagiri, Tamil Nadu, India
- Value: $204.0M (17.0B INR)
- Starts operating: 29 May 2025
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 16,500 square meters (Phase 1)
- Products: conventional and hybrid transmission components, planetary gear systems
- Sectors: [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Schaeffler India](https://endata.com/companies/8619.md)
- [Schaeffler](https://endata.com/companies/2238.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [machinist.in](https://machinist.in/2025/05/schaeffler-india-inaugurates-fifth-manufacturing-facility-in-tamil-nadu/), 2025-05-01: "Schaeffler India Limited, a manufacturer of auto components, has inaugurated its fifth manufacturing facility in Shoolagiri, Tamil Nadu, aimed at expanding its capacity for producing powertrain and chassis components."
- [thehindubusinessline.com](https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/stock-markets/schaeffler-india-opens-fifth-manufacturing-facility-in-tamil-nadu/article69628476.ece), 2025-05-28: "The new facility will produce conventional and hybrid powertrain components to meet growing automotive market demands."
- [manufacturing.economictimes.indiatimes.com](https://manufacturing.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/automotive/schaeffler-india-opens-new-manufacturing-facility-in-tamil-nadu/121462773), 2025-05-28: "The inauguration at Shoolagiri exemplifies our commitment to expanding our capacities and competencies in India."
- [mobilityoutlook.com](https://www.mobilityoutlook.com/news/schaeffler-india-expands-manufacturing-footprint-with-new-shoolagiri-facility/), 2025-05-29: "The new site will significantly boost the company’s production capacity for transmission components."
- [oemupdate.com](https://www.oemupdate.com/facility/schaeffler-india-targets-e-mobility-growth-through-new-facility/), 2025-05-29: "India is a key market for Schaeffler. The new facility is a significant step in our efforts to expand our global manufacturing footprint and further localisation in the region."

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