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  • Godrej Motor Solutions Business Eyes ₹1,000 Crore Revenue by FY28, Driven by EV and Export Growth

    Godrej Motor Solutions Business

    Pune/Mumbai: The Godrej Motor Solutions Business of Godrej Enterprises Group is on a strong growth trajectory, projecting ₹1,000 crore in revenue by FY2028, with 20% of its earnings expected from international markets.

    With robust demand emerging from electric vehicles (EVs), HVAC systems, pumps, and actuator applications, the business is targeting ₹750 crore in revenue by FY2026.

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    To support this expansion, Godrej is investing ₹40 crore over the next three years in advanced manufacturing technologies, infrastructure upgrades, and research and development.

    Godrej Motor Solutions Business has commissioned a new EV motor assembly line and is installing a high-precision lamination punching system from AIDA Japan, enabling it to meet rising demand for ultra-thin laminations essential in EVs, aerospace, and automation.

    “Our focus is on strengthening innovation while reducing dependency on rare earth materials,” said Xercsis Marker, EVP & Head, Motor Solutions Business, Godrej Enterprises Group. “We’re investing aggressively in R&D and building scalable capabilities aligned with our vision for sustainable, technology-led manufacturing.”

    Godrej Motor Solutions Business: Innovation, Capacity and Sustainability
    • 60% Market Share in hermetic motors for refrigeration and air-conditioning in India.
    • Development of complete motor assemblies for off-road EVs, including exports to the US and future collaborations with a German automotive group.
    • Strategic investment in Switched and Synchronous Reluctance Motor technologies to enhance efficiency while lowering reliance on rare earth magnets.
    • A production capacity of over 6 million motors annually across more than 300+ customized SKUs.
    • Operations aligned with sustainability goals, with certifications including IGBC Platinum, GreenCo Platinum Plus, and Zero Waste to Landfill. The facility is water-positive and recycles 80% of finished goods packaging.

    Situated within a 36-acre manufacturing campus in Shindewadi, Pune, the Godrej Motor Solutions Business plant leverages a green supply chain, with most suppliers located within a 100-kilometer radius – bolstering regional economic development while ensuring production efficiency.

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    As Pune’s industrial corridor continues to grow as a national hub for automotive manufacturing, the Motor Solutions business of Godrej Enterprises Group is poised to lead the transition toward smart, sustainable, and export-ready motor technology.

    Author

    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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