Auto, Auto Components & Electric Vehicles

Karnataka is the auto innovation hub of India, being home to leading global companies such as Mercedes (Daimler), Bosch, Toyota, Volvo, Scania etc., It is also the 4th largest manufacturer of automobiles in India, accounting for 8.5% of the total national automobile output. The State is also home to Reva Mahindra, the first indigenously built electric car in the country, and 45+ EV innovation start-ups.

4th

Largest automobile producing state

7+

Auto OEMs and 50+ Auto Component Manufacturers

45+

Electric Vehicle start-ups in Bengaluru

5

Auto-specific clusters across the state

4th

Largest automobile producing state

7+

Auto OEMs and 50+ Auto Component Manufacturers

45+

Electric Vehicle start-ups in Bengaluru

5

Auto-specific clusters across the state

Incentives

Investment promotion subsidy of upto 10% of turnover for 5 years for Micro & Small Industries (upto INR 1 Cr.) and upto 2.5% of turnover for Medium enterprises for upto 6 years (upto 40% of value of fixed assets)

Upto 100% exemption on stamp duty

Low concessional registration charges of 0.1%

Reimbursement of cost of power paid at INR 1/unit for 3 years

50% subsidy on cost of ETP (Max INR 50 L)

5% interest subsidy on technology upgradation loan for upto 6 years

Upto 2.25% of turnover as investment promotion subsidy for 6-10 years upto 40-60% of fixed asset value

Upto 100% exemption on stamp duty

Low concessional registration charges of 0.1%

Upto 100% reimbursement on land conversion fee

50% subsidy on cost of CETP/ETP/STPs (upto INR 6 Cr.)

Investment subsidy for anchor industries of upto INR 10 Cr.

New initiatives & opportunities

Dedicated EV Cluster

EV Cluster being set up in Bengaluru Rural

Research center

Establishment of a research centre along with testing facilities and an incubator centre for electric vehicles.

New-age tech

Modernization and adoption of additive manufacturing technology.

Electric Vehicles

End-to-end value chain including advanced battery cell manufacturing being planned in the state

Sector Champion

Soumitra Battacharya

President, Bosch Group in India and Managing Director, Bosch Limited

Bosch India

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Bosch India is a leading supplier of technology and services in the areas of Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, Energy, and Building Technology. Additionally, Bosch in India has the largest development center outside Germany, for end-to-end engineering and technology solutions. In India, Bosch set up its manufacturing operations in 1951, which has grown over the years to include 16 manufacturing sites, and seven development and application centers. The Bosch Group in India employs over 31,500 associates and has close to 15,650 research and development associates.

Kamal Bali

President & Managing Director

Volvo Group India

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In its 20 years of presence in India, Volvo Group has showcased its ability to establish new segments and introduce novel concepts single-handedly. Today, Volvo is defining the future of transportation in India with their presence across segments- from buses, trucks, construction equipment to engines for the marine and industrial sectors too.

Growth drivers

Rising Investments

Creation of Free Trade and Warehousing Zone for the engineering sector further strengthening Karnataka's position within the sector.

Technology Led Solutions

Leading R&D institutions for thought leadership with Karnataka Automobile Research Centre.

Excellent Supporting Infrastructure

Presence of Five auto clusters at Dharwad, Belagavi, Shivamogga, Ramanagara and Bengaluru Rural.

Growing Penetration

Karnataka's automobile output has registered CAGR 36.5% between 2012 and 2017.

Sector Contact

Invest Karnataka Forum

Chief Executive Officer

Email: [email protected]