Schaeffler India Limited, the Motion Technology Company, has announced the appointment of Amit Bhalerao as its Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective August 10, 2026. The appointment marks another step in the company’s efforts to strengthen its manufacturing capabilities and support its long-term growth plans in India.
In his new role, Amit Bhalerao will lead Schaeffler India’s manufacturing operations across its facilities in the country. He will be responsible for driving operational excellence, manufacturing strategy, digital transformation, localisation initiatives and capability development while further strengthening the company’s customer-focused approach.
As a member of Schaeffler India’s Executive Leadership Team, Amit will work closely with business and functional leaders to improve manufacturing performance, enhance productivity, expand localisation efforts and build future-ready operations that support the company’s growth across key market segments.
Announcing the appointment, Harsha Kadam, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Schaeffler India Limited, said India continues to be a strategic market for the company and strengthening manufacturing operations remains a key priority. He said Amit’s extensive experience in leading large manufacturing organisations, improving operational performance and building high-performing teams will help the company enhance its competitiveness and deliver greater value to customers. Mr Kadam added that Schaeffler India is focused on developing advanced manufacturing capabilities, driving innovation and supporting customers with high-quality products and solutions. He welcomed Amit to the leadership team and wished him success in his new role.
Amit Bhalerao brings more than 23 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, business excellence, lean transformation, quality management and supply chain leadership across global organisations. Throughout his career, he has led large-scale operational improvement programmes, implemented advanced manufacturing practices and supported business growth through productivity enhancement and process optimisation.
Before joining Schaeffler India, Amit served as Managing Director and Vice President of Operations at Kelvion India, where he led manufacturing operations, business performance, technology transfer programmes and capacity expansion initiatives. Earlier in his career, he held leadership positions at Cummins, Eaton, Sterlite Technologies and other multinational companies, where he gained extensive experience in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, operational excellence and strategic transformation.
Schaeffler India continues to invest in advanced manufacturing technologies, digitalisation and local production capabilities to meet the growing needs of the automotive and industrial sectors. The appointment of Amit Bhalerao is expected to further strengthen the company’s manufacturing network and support its vision of delivering innovative motion technology solutions while driving sustainable growth and operational excellence across its India business.
