Uno Minda partners with Aisin corporation to manufacture vehicle sunroofs in India

ETAuto Desk ETAuto Desk | 08-02 16:30

Uno Minda and Aisin Corporation seek to leverage their combined expertise to capture a significant share of the sunroof market in India, catering to the increasing demand for premium automotive features.
Uno Minda Ltd, an auto components manufacturer, announced on Thursday that it has entered into a technical licence agreement with Japan-based Aisin Corporation to manufacture and sell vehicle sunroofs in India. Aisin Corporation, a top 10 global Tier-1 automotive supplier known for its dominance in Japan’s sunroof product segment, will partner with Uno Minda to tap into the growing Indian market.

Nirmal K Minda, the CMD of Uno Minda Group, highlighted the importance of this partnership, noting the growth driven by technological innovation and evolving consumer demands in the Indian automotive sector. "Driven by technological innovation and evolving consumer demands, the Indian automotive sector has seen impressive growth. In this dynamic landscape, sunroofs have emerged as a particularly noteworthy trend," he said.

Minda emphasized that the partnership aims to offer a variety of sunroofs in India. "Through the partnership with Aisin Corporation a diverse range of sunroofs will be provided in India," he added. Minda further explained the strategic goal of the collaboration. "Through the synergy of our combined expertise and production capabilities, we aim to establish ourselves as a frontrunner in the burgeoning sunroof market."

Aisin Asia Pacific CEO, Noriyuki Kitazato, acknowledged the potential of the Indian market. "India's growing automotive landscape, fuelled by rising affluence and a thirst for premium features, presents a compelling market opportunity," he said.

Kitazato also highlighted the strategic advantage of the partnership, stating, "This strategic partnership leverages our combined strengths, positioning us to secure a leadership position in the promising sunroof segment."

Uno Minda and Aisin Corporation seek to leverage their combined expertise to capture a significant share of the sunroof market in India, catering to the increasing demand for premium automotive features. The collaboration is expected to enrich the portfolio of sunroof options available to Indian consumers.

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