Neolite ZKW Lightings Limited, a leading manufacturer and international supplier of automotive lighting systems and components to OEMs across vehicle segments, commemorated the launch of its new manufacturing facility in Pune, Maharashtra. The state-of-the-art plant, operational since December 2025, is strategically positioned near the Mumbai–Pune–Nashik–Aurangabad automotive corridor.
This location strengthens supply chain efficiency, improves inventory responsiveness, and enables tailored support for customers including JSW MG Motor India Private Limited, Stellantis Automobiles India Private Limited, VE Commercial Vehicles Limited, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Private Limited, Isuzu Motors India Private Limited, Tata Motors Limited, and Piaggio Vehicles Private Limited.
Alongside the manufacturing unit, the company has set up a dedicated design centre equipped with advanced simulation software, optical and 3D design capabilities, prototyping, and validation facilities. The centre enhances in-house product development, shortens development cycles, and ensures compliance with global quality and regulatory benchmarks.
Addressing the gathering, Won Yong Hwang, CEO, ZKW Group GmbH, said, “India is becoming an increasingly important hub for the global automotive sector. The Pune expansion underscores Neolite ZKW’s commitment to advancing modern automotive lighting technologies and deepening collaboration in innovation.”
Rajesh Jain, Chairman and Managing Director, Neolite ZKW Lightings Limited, stated, “The Pune facility demonstrates our long-term commitment to capacity expansion, advanced manufacturing, and talent development. It positions us to respond faster to customer needs, strengthen innovation, and generate employment locally. Our next priority is commissioning the Kancheepuram facility, which is progressing at full pace.”
Highlighting the plant’s capabilities, Rajesh Soni, CEO, Neolite ZKW, said, “The Pune unit focuses on moulding, surface finishing, and assembly of automotive lighting products. In line with the industry’s transition toward electrification, we also manufacture EV-specific lighting solutions. At the same time, our offerings remain powertrain-neutral, serving both electric and ICE vehicles.”
Neolite ZKW Lightings Limited is a well-established manufacturer and global supplier of automotive lighting products and components for leading OEMs across passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, off-road vehicles, two-wheelers, and three-wheelers. The company offers a portfolio of over 830 SKUs, including headlamps, tail lamps, signalling systems, and related components, and also serves the aftermarket in India and overseas markets.
Aligned with sustainability and electrification trends, Neolite ZKW develops lighting solutions for both EVs and internal combustion vehicles, with a focus on advanced LED modules, dynamic DRLs, adaptive front lighting systems (AFS), and distinctive signature lamps.
