Suprajit Engineering has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and a Technical Assistance (TA) agreement with Chuo Spring Company Ltd, a leading Japanese firm. The partnership includes the formation of a 50:50 joint venture (JV) in India focused on the design, manufacture, and supply of transmission cables. Under the technical assistance agreement, the JV will benefit from Chuo Spring’s specialized Japanese technology for transmission cables.
The collaboration will primarily target providing transmission cable solutions for India’s top two Japanese passenger vehicle (PV) original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). This strategic alliance is expected to broaden Suprajit Engineering’s offerings to both its global OEM customers and the growing transmission cable market in India.
Suprajit Engineering, India’s largest manufacturer of automotive cables and halogen bulbs, operates with a global capacity of 400 million cables and 110 million halogen bulbs annually. The company serves numerous leading global automotive brands and has a presence across four continents.
Chuo Spring, with a global presence in the US, China, Indonesia, and Thailand, generates a revenue of $675 million and specializes in suspension springs, precision springs, and control cables for Japanese OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers worldwide.
K. Ajith Kumar Rai, Founder and Chairman of Suprajit Engineering, highlighted the expected growth in Suprajit’s Controls Division, which accounts for 47% of its business, with an anticipated increase of 7-8% by year-end. The company aims for a profit margin of 12-13% from this new venture.
Suprajit Engineering is a globally recognized leader in the manufacturing of automotive cables and halogen lamps, catering to a diverse range of automotive, non-automotive, and industrial sectors. Established in 1985, the company has grown into one of the largest suppliers of mechanical control cables in India and a key player in the international market.
Headquartered in Bengaluru, Suprajit operates multiple manufacturing facilities across India, Europe, and North America, ensuring global reach and seamless supply chain operations. Its comprehensive product portfolio includes cables, lamps, and precision components, designed to meet the highest quality and performance standards.
Suprajit’s focus on innovation, customer-centric solutions, and operational excellence has enabled it to build enduring relationships with leading OEMs and aftermarket customers worldwide. Committed to sustainability and technological advancement, the company continues to strengthen its position as a trusted partner in the global automotive and industrial sectors.
