Uno Minda Limited (formerly Minda Industries Limited) is a leading global supplier of proprietary automotive solutions and systems to OEMs as Tier-1. Incepted in 1958, It is one of the leading manufacturers of automotive switching systems, automotive lighting systems, automotive acoustics systems, automotive seating systems and alloy wheels in India. It manufactures and supplies over 20 categories of automotive components and systems to leading Indian and international OEMs based in India, Asia, South and North America and Europe. It has a leadership position in India in almost all the products it manufactures.
A humble beginning with a small manufacturing facility for an ammeter as its first product, the group has gradually transitioned into a global supplier with 72 plants across six continents. Over the years, the group has always considered technology and innovation to be its two strong pillars, on which it has continued to lead emerging trends in the automotive sector.
The group has its flagship R&D centres for advanced technologies called CREAT (Centre for Research, Engineering and Advance Technologies) across the globe where it explores new avenues of innovative auto components powered by PACE (Personalization, Automation, Connected, and Electronic). Thanks to these advanced centres and a dedicated team of professionals, the group is also known for its many firsts, with 350 plus patents and design registrations on almost every key component it manufactures.
Uno Minda is convinced that organisations that embrace a responsible and sustainable way of working while keeping up with rapidly changing technologies will thrive in the future. Their values imbibe this fundamental belief. Being responsive to their customers, innovating quality products that are more sustainable, implementing process improvements, and fostering a culture that is driven by respect and ethics are the values through which we conduct our business. Uno Minda is committed to serving its customers via technology so much that it is not only at the forefront of driving new innovations but is also driven by the tagline “Driving the New.”
The Group is a global player in the automotive sector with overseas manufacturing facilities in Indonesia, Vietnam, Spain, and Mexico, as well as R&D Centres in India, Germany & Spain. It has over 72 manufacturing plants globally and has JVs/Technical Agreements with world renowned manufacturers from Germany, Korea, Japan etc.
With underlying values of quality and customer supremacy, the group has not only nurtured quality as an attitude but is also committed to offering innovative and value added solutions to their customers. The various awards the group has been receiving over the years have been a testimony to it: “Great Place to Work,” “Winner of the AMROP-ET Times Best Board’s Award,” “Golden Peacock Award for Excellence in Corporate Governance,” to name a few, and ‘numerous Performance Quality Awards” by various OEMs.
Last but not least, the group aims to continue working towards bringing innovative technologies and solutions that will drive the future, lead towards a green world, boost localization, and contribute its best towards “Aatmnirbhar Bharat.”