Craftsman Automation Ltd has officially commenced commercial operations at its new plant in the SIPCOT Industrial Park, Shoolagiri, Hosur. This strategic expansion, backed by an investment of around ₹150 crore, aims to enhance production capabilities for automotive components, meeting growing demand from key domestic and international customers.
Craftsman Automation’s New Hosur Plant Goes Live, Marking a Major Capacity Expansion
Craftsman Automation Ltd, a leading diversified engineering company specializing in automotive components, has announced the commencement of commercial operations at its newly constructed manufacturing facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, effective October 16, 2025. This new plant, located at the SIPCOT Industrial Park in Shoolagiri, represents a significant advancement in the company's production infrastructure and market position.
The investment of approximately ₹150 crore underscores Craftsman Automation’s commitment to expanding its capacity to cater to the rising demand for high-quality automotive components in India and globally. The facility will primarily focus on aluminum products and precision-engineered components used in two-wheelers, passenger vehicles, and commercial vehicles.
Notable Updates
Strategic Location: The Hosur facility is situated in a prominent automotive hub close to major OEMs in Southern India, facilitating enhanced supply chain efficiencies.
Product Focus: The plant will bolster Craftsman Automation’s Aluminum Products segment, increasing capacity by nearly 15%, accommodating growing orders in domestic and export markets.
Technology & Quality: Incorporation of advanced manufacturing technologies and stringent quality control measures to meet global customer standards.
Capacity Expansion: This addition complements existing plants and reinforces Craftsman’s vertically integrated production model covering powertrain, industrial engineering, and aluminium products.
Growth Outlook: The expansion aligns with the company’s long-term growth strategy to more than double sales in India by 2030.
Major Takeaways
The Hosur plant’s operationalization positions Craftsman Automation to better serve its diversified customer base with faster delivery timelines and improved product quality. This move supports the company’s vision to scale up in India’s burgeoning automotive components market, driven by rising vehicle production and exports.
Furthermore, the investment highlights Craftsman’s confidence in the Indian automotive sector’s growth and its resolve to maintain technological leadership and operational excellence.
Sources: Craftsman Automation Ltd (BSE), MarketScreener, AutocarPro, NSE India.