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IAC International Automotive India
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International Automotive Components Group GmbH
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iacgroup.com
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Private
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2007
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IAC International Automotive India is a Tier-1 automotive interior systems and components supplier headquartered in Pune, India, serving major Indian OEMs including Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, and Tata Motors. The company designs and manufactures instrument panels, door trim systems, console systems, overhead systems (headliners), and specialized EV-specific interior solutions under long-term OEM framework agreements with volume-based pricing tied to vehicle production programs. Its technology stack rests on three proprietary platforms: EcoMat (sustainable materials including natural-fiber FiberFrame reinforcements and bio-based resins with up to 70% renewable content), LiteTec (CoreBack chemical foaming achieving up to 30% weight reduction versus conventional injection molding), and SafeTec (Composite Laser Scoring for airbag deployment, antimicrobial additives, and Audio Glass). Additional offerings include Intelligent Surface translucent touch integration, e-Release door handles with occupant detection, and FreeForm backlighting technology for premium vehicle differentiation.

Originally a subsidiary of Luxembourg-headquartered IAC Group (International Automotive Components), IAC India was acquired by Lumax Auto Technologies in two tranches — 75% in February 2023 for INR 440 crore and the remaining 25% in May 2025 for INR 221 crore — and was amalgamated into Lumax effective October 1, 2025, with the merger scheme officially finalized on May 18, 2026. IAC Group globally operates 17 manufacturing locations across 5 countries with nearly 8,000 employees, producing 3.5 million headliners per year as a billion-dollar manufacturing enterprise. As a Tier-1 supplier, IAC India operates manufacturing in proximity to OEM plants for just-in-time delivery, with no consumer-facing distribution and all revenue generated through direct B2B OEM contracts.

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IAC International Automotive India is a Tier-1 automotive interior systems supplier serving major Indian OEMs including Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, and Tata Motors, now amalgamated into Lumax Auto Technologies following full acquisition in 2025.

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Acquired
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5,001–10,000
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HeadquartersPune, India
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Pune
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India
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Asia
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
automotive interior components, instrument panel systems, door trim manufacturing, overhead systems supplier, EV interior solutions
Industry3 codes
1Passenger Vehicle Interior Systems Manufacturing (ICE)
CodeIMACAAAMPrimaryYes
2Automotive Interior Comfort & Convenience Components Manufacturing (Armrests/Cupholders/Storage/Interior Hardware)
CodeIMACAKAJPrimaryNo
3Passenger Vehicle Electrical & Electronics Manufacturing (ICE)
CodeIMACAAAKPrimaryNo
NAICS code1 code
  • Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing336360
SIC code1 code
  • Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories3714
Product category
Automotive Interior Components and Systems
GTM motion1 record

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model2 records
1Automotive Components Supply
TypeHardware Sales
Description

Design, manufacture, and supply of automotive interior components and systems (instrument panels, door trims, consoles, overhead systems) directly to OEM automakers. Revenue generated through long-term supply contracts with vehicle manufacturers, typically framework agreements with volume-based pricing tied to vehicle production.

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2EV-Specific Components
TypeHardware Sales
Description

Specialized interior components and systems for electric vehicle platforms supplied to OEMs including Mahindra & Mahindra EV platforms. Growth driver following EV market transition with components designed for battery-electric vehicles.

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Marketing channels5 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels2 records

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components6 values
Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Pricing details1 tier
1OEM component supply contracts - pricing negotiated per automaker and platform
ModelOtherBilling cadenceMulti-year contract
Notes

Pricing is confidential and varies by OEM customer, component type, vehicle platform, and volume commitments. No public pricing available.

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GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeHardware or Manufacturing
Hardware or Manufacturing
Core offering1 text field

Designs, manufactures, and supplies automotive interior components and systems — including instrument panels, door trim, console systems, overhead systems, headliners, and EV-specific interior solutions — directly to OEM automakers as a Tier-1 supplier. Operations focus on sustainable materials, lightweighting, and safety technologies for both traditional ICE vehicles and electric vehicle platforms.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 5 values shown
  • Weight reduction over 50% compared to steel frames and over 30% compared to plastic frames using FiberFrame
+4 more records
Product and service1 record
1EV Systems
Scale indicator6 records

Each record includes

Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership3 partners
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-05-18
Description

Lumax Auto Technologies acquired 75% stake in IAC International Automotive India in February 2023 for INR 440 crore, then acquired the remaining 25% stake in May 2025 for INR 221 crore, making IAC India a wholly-owned subsidiary. The acquisition reinforces Lumax's strategic position in the EV sector and expands footprint on major EV platforms of leading OEMs such as Mahindra & Mahindra. IAC India was subsequently amalgamated into Lumax Auto Technologies effective October 1, 2025, with the merger finalized in May 2026.

Strategic tierMinorTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

GreenFuel Energy was merged into Lumax Auto Technologies, contributing to Q3 FY26 growth with a one-time deferred tax gain of ₹39 crore from the merger. GreenFuel Energy acquisition is part of Lumax's broader strategy including IAC India to reach ₹11,000 crore revenue target by FY31.

Strategic tierCoreTypeTechnology or Integration
Description

Mahindra & Mahindra is a major OEM customer for IAC India's EV platform components. IAC India supplies interior systems for major EV platforms of Mahindra & Mahindra as part of the strategic positioning enabled by the Lumax acquisition.

Recent move6 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

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Type, Description

Peers10 records
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global leader in automotive seating and a major interior-systems player, competing with IAC for seat-trim and interior-module content on passenger-vehicle platforms worldwide.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Japanese Tier-1 manufacturer of interior and exterior systems, instrument panels and functional components — comparable product breadth in automotive interior/exterior plastics and rubber.

TypeDirect peer
Description

India-based Tier-1 automotive component supplier with interior, exterior, plastic and mechatronics divisions serving Tata Motors and other domestic OEMs — direct Indian competitor for interior trim and systems contracts.

TypeDirect peer
Description

India's largest listed Tier-1 auto-components supplier, with global interior systems, cockpit modules and polymer products competing head-on with IAC for OEM programs at Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors and Mahindra — the most directly comparable Indian interior-systems business.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

French Tier-1 with a strong interior-modules and clean-energy-systems business — comparable engineered-plastics interior offerings to IAC, with growing focus on sustainable composite materials.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

World's largest automotive interior systems supplier, offering instrument panels, consoles, door panels and overhead systems to global OEMs — directly comparable product portfolio to IAC's interior-systems offering.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

One of the world's largest auto-parts suppliers with significant interior-cosmetics, seating and exteriors operations — broad incumbent whose interior capabilities overlap IAC's portfolio on global OEM platforms.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Spain-headquartered Tier-1 supplying overhead systems, door panels, instrument panels and lighting to global automakers — same interior-trim product mix as IAC and frequent co-supplier on the same OEM platforms.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Japanese Tier-1 supplier of automotive seating, interior components and suspension parts — comparable interior-systems product set and a frequent co-supplier on passenger-vehicle OEM platforms globally.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global leader in automotive interiors (cockpit, seating, lighting, electronics) — a broad incumbent whose interior-systems portfolio directly overlaps IAC's IP, consoles, door panels and overhead systems on a worldwide OEM customer base.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat5 records

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Key risks6 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Customer concentration

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Named customers3 records

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Segment3 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile3 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
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Has app

Feature8 records

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Core technology
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Funding overview

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Funding rounds

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

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M&A

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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IAC International Automotive India

Automotive Interior Components and Systemsiacgroup.com

IAC International Automotive India is a Tier-1 automotive interior systems supplier serving major Indian OEMs including Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, and Tata Motors, now amalgamated into Lumax Auto Technologies following full acquisition in 2025.

What IAC International Automotive India does

IAC International Automotive India is a Tier-1 automotive interior systems and components supplier headquartered in Pune, India, serving major Indian OEMs including Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, and Tata Motors. The company designs and manufactures instrument panels, door trim systems, console systems, overhead systems (headliners), and specialized EV-specific interior solutions under long-term OEM framework agreements with volume-based pricing tied to vehicle production programs. Its technology stack rests on three proprietary platforms: EcoMat (sustainable materials including natural-fiber FiberFrame reinforcements and bio-based resins with up to 70% renewable content), LiteTec (CoreBack chemical foaming achieving up to 30% weight reduction versus conventional injection molding), and SafeTec (Composite Laser Scoring for airbag deployment, antimicrobial additives, and Audio Glass). Additional offerings include Intelligent Surface translucent touch integration, e-Release door handles with occupant detection, and FreeForm backlighting technology for premium vehicle differentiation.

Originally a subsidiary of Luxembourg-headquartered IAC Group (International Automotive Components), IAC India was acquired by Lumax Auto Technologies in two tranches — 75% in February 2023 for INR 440 crore and the remaining 25% in May 2025 for INR 221 crore — and was amalgamated into Lumax effective October 1, 2025, with the merger scheme officially finalized on May 18, 2026. IAC Group globally operates 17 manufacturing locations across 5 countries with nearly 8,000 employees, producing 3.5 million headliners per year as a billion-dollar manufacturing enterprise. As a Tier-1 supplier, IAC India operates manufacturing in proximity to OEM plants for just-in-time delivery, with no consumer-facing distribution and all revenue generated through direct B2B OEM contracts.

IAC International Automotive India firmographics

Firmographics
Name
IAC International Automotive India
Legal name
International Automotive Components Group GmbH
Website
https://iacgroup.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2007
Operating status
Acquired
Headcount range
5,001–10,000 employees
Short description
IAC International Automotive India is a Tier-1 automotive interior systems supplier serving major Indian OEMs including Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, and Tata Motors, now amalgamated into Lumax Auto Technologies following full acquisition in 2025.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

IAC International Automotive India industry classification

Industry
Product category
Automotive Interior Components and Systems
NAICS
Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing (336360)
SIC
Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)
akta.pro primary industry
Passenger Vehicle Interior Systems Manufacturing (ICE) (IMACAAAM)
akta.pro secondary industries
Automotive Interior Comfort & Convenience Components Manufacturing (Armrests/Cupholders/Storage/Interior Hardware) (IMACAKAJ), Passenger Vehicle Electrical & Electronics Manufacturing (ICE) (IMACAAAK)

Keywords

  • Automotive interior components
  • Instrument panel systems
  • Door trim manufacturing
  • Overhead systems supplier
  • EV interior solutions

Where IAC International Automotive India is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Pune
HQ country
India
HQ region
Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

IAC International Automotive India business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

  1. Automotive Components Supply: Design, manufacture, and supply of automotive interior components and systems (instrument panels, door trims, consoles, overhead systems) directly to OEM automakers. Revenue generated through long-term supply contracts with vehicle manufacturers, typically framework agreements with volume-based pricing tied to vehicle production.
  2. EV-Specific Components: Specialized interior components and systems for electric vehicle platforms supplied to OEMs including Mahindra & Mahindra EV platforms. Growth driver following EV market transition with components designed for battery-electric vehicles.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
OtherMulti-year contractOEM component supply contracts - pricing negotiated per automaker and platform

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

IAC International Automotive India product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Designs, manufactures, and supplies automotive interior components and systems — including instrument panels, door trim, console systems, overhead systems, headliners, and EV-specific interior solutions — directly to OEM automakers as a Tier-1 supplier. Operations focus on sustainable materials, lightweighting, and safety technologies for both traditional ICE vehicles and electric vehicle platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • EV Systems

Quantifiable outcome

  • Weight reduction over 50% compared to steel frames and over 30% compared to plastic frames using FiberFrame
  • +4 more outcomes

Companies that use IAC International Automotive India

Customer profile

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

IAC International Automotive India technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

IAC International Automotive India partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

  • Lumax Auto Technologies LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 May 2025Lumax Auto Technologies acquired 75% stake in IAC International Automotive India in February 2023 for INR 440 crore, then acquired the remaining 25% stake in May 2025 for INR 221 crore, making IAC India a wholly-owned subsidiary. The acquisition reinforces Lumax's strategic position in the EV sector and expands footprint on major EV platforms of leading OEMs such as Mahindra & Mahindra. IAC India was subsequently amalgamated into Lumax Auto Technologies effective October 1, 2025, with the merger finalized in May 2026.
  • GreenFuel EnergyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreenFuel Energy was merged into Lumax Auto Technologies, contributing to Q3 FY26 growth with a one-time deferred tax gain of ₹39 crore from the merger. GreenFuel Energy acquisition is part of Lumax's broader strategy including IAC India to reach ₹11,000 crore revenue target by FY31.
  • Mahindra & MahindracoreTechnology or IntegrationMahindra & Mahindra is a major OEM customer for IAC India's EV platform components. IAC India supplies interior systems for major EV platforms of Mahindra & Mahindra as part of the strategic positioning enabled by the Lumax acquisition.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

IAC International Automotive India competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

  • Adient: Global leader in automotive seating and a major interior-systems player, competing with IAC for seat-trim and interior-module content on passenger-vehicle platforms worldwide.
  • Toyoda Gosei: Japanese Tier-1 manufacturer of interior and exterior systems, instrument panels and functional components — comparable product breadth in automotive interior/exterior plastics and rubber.
  • Plastic Omnium: French Tier-1 with a strong interior-modules and clean-energy-systems business — comparable engineered-plastics interior offerings to IAC, with growing focus on sustainable composite materials.
  • Yanfeng Automotive Interiors: World's largest automotive interior systems supplier, offering instrument panels, consoles, door panels and overhead systems to global OEMs — directly comparable product portfolio to IAC's interior-systems offering.
  • Magna International: One of the world's largest auto-parts suppliers with significant interior-cosmetics, seating and exteriors operations — broad incumbent whose interior capabilities overlap IAC's portfolio on global OEM platforms.
  • Grupo Antolin: Spain-headquartered Tier-1 supplying overhead systems, door panels, instrument panels and lighting to global automakers — same interior-trim product mix as IAC and frequent co-supplier on the same OEM platforms.
  • NHK Spring (Showa): Japanese Tier-1 supplier of automotive seating, interior components and suspension parts — comparable interior-systems product set and a frequent co-supplier on passenger-vehicle OEM platforms globally.
  • Faurecia (FORVIA): Global leader in automotive interiors (cockpit, seating, lighting, electronics) — a broad incumbent whose interior-systems portfolio directly overlaps IAC's IP, consoles, door panels and overhead systems on a worldwide OEM customer base.

Direct peers

  • Tata AutoComp Systems: India-based Tier-1 automotive component supplier with interior, exterior, plastic and mechatronics divisions serving Tata Motors and other domestic OEMs — direct Indian competitor for interior trim and systems contracts.
  • Samvardhana Motherson International: India's largest listed Tier-1 auto-components supplier, with global interior systems, cockpit modules and polymer products competing head-on with IAC for OEM programs at Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors and Mahindra — the most directly comparable Indian interior-systems business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

IAC International Automotive India social profiles

Digital presence

IAC International Automotive India financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

IAC International Automotive India leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

IAC International Automotive India funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

IAC International Automotive India M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about IAC International Automotive India

What does IAC International Automotive India do?

Designs, manufactures, and supplies automotive interior components and systems — including instrument panels, door trim, console systems, overhead systems, headliners, and EV-specific interior solutions — directly to OEM automakers as a Tier-1 supplier. Operations focus on sustainable materials, lightweighting, and safety technologies for both traditional ICE vehicles and electric vehicle platforms.

Is IAC International Automotive India a public or private company?

IAC International Automotive India is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently acquired.

When was IAC International Automotive India founded?

IAC International Automotive India was founded in 2007. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.

Where is IAC International Automotive India based?

IAC International Automotive India is headquartered in Pune, India, in the Asia region.

How does IAC International Automotive India make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. Automotive Components Supply is the primary driver. The others are EV-Specific Components.

Who are IAC International Automotive India's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are Adient, Toyoda Gosei, Plastic Omnium, Yanfeng Automotive Interiors, Magna International, Grupo Antolin, NHK Spring (Showa) and Faurecia (FORVIA). Direct peers are Tata AutoComp Systems and Samvardhana Motherson International.

Does IAC International Automotive India have an API?

No public API is recorded for IAC International Automotive India.

What industry is IAC International Automotive India in?

IAC International Automotive India's product category is Automotive Interior Components and Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMACAAAM, Passenger Vehicle Interior Systems Manufacturing (ICE), with a secondary code of IMACAKAJ, Automotive Interior Comfort & Convenience Components Manufacturing (Armrests/Cupholders/Storage/Interior Hardware). Its NAICS code is 336360 and its SIC code is 3714.

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ScanXLumax Auto Technologies' Material Subsidiary Announces Statutory Auditor ResignationIAC International Automotive India Private Limited, a material subsidiary of Lumax Auto Technologies Limited, announced the resignation of its statutory auditors S.R. Batliboi & Co. LLP, effective August 12, 2025. The resignation comes less than a year into their four-year term and is intended to align the subsidiary's auditors with those of the parent company. The auditors confirmed there were no material concerns or issues leading to their departure, having completed the audit for FY2025 and limited review for Q1 FY2026.The Times of Indialumax auto tech: Lumax Auto Tech to acquire remaining 25 pc stake in IAC India for Rs 221 cr - The Economic TimesLumax Auto Technologies Ltd has signed an agreement to acquire the remaining 25% stake in IAC International Automotive India Pvt Ltd for Rs 221 crore, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary by May 31, 2025. Lumax had previously acquired a 75% stake in IAC India in March 2023. The acquisition reinforces Lumax's strategic position in the electric vehicle sector, expanding its footprint on major EV platforms of leading OEMs such as Mahindra & Mahindra.Introspective Market Research (IMR) Pvt LtdAutomotive Parts and Component Market Dynamics Size and Growth AnalysisThe global automotive parts and component market is expected to grow from USD 2066.3 billion in 2023 to USD 2844.52 billion by 2032, at a compound annual growth rate of 3.9% during the forecast period. Key industry trends include the shift toward electric vehicles driving demand for specialized components, the growth of aftermarket parts due to cost-conscious consumers, and increasing technological integration in vehicles. Two notable industry developments include a April 2024 joint venture between ASK Automotive and AISIN Group Companies for passenger vehicle aftermarket components, and a February 2023 acquisition by Lumax Auto Technologies of a 75% stake in IAC International Automotive India for INR 440 crore.AutoguideindiaLumax Auto Technologies signs pact to acquire majority stake in IAC IndiaLumax Auto Technologies has signed a pact to acquire a majority stake in IAC India, establishing a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing both companies' business operations. This move is expected to unlock potential synergies related to products, customers, technology, and manufacturing excellence. The partnership is positioned to strengthen IAC India’s business in the coming years.India InfolineLumax to acquire 75% stake in IAC for Rs 587 croreLumax Auto Technologies has signed an agreement to acquire a 75% stake in IAC International Automotive India for Rs 587 crore. The transaction involves purchasing the stake through a special purpose vehicle, with Lumax funding the acquisition via debt and internal accruals while IAC retains a 25% stake. This strategic move aims to expand Lumax's business in automotive plastics and broaden its product range for customers.Business StandardLumax Auto soars 12% as it acquires majority stake in IAC Group's India bizLumax Auto Technologies has signed an agreement to acquire a 75% majority stake in IAC International Automotive India Private Limited from the International Automotive Components Group for around Rs 587 crore. Following this announcement, shares of Lumax Auto surged 12% to Rs 248.20. This acquisition enhances Lumax Auto's position in the automotive component market in India, where IAC is a significant supplier to various automotive OEMs.Financial ExpressLumax Auto Tech to acquire a majority stake in IAC Group’s India business for Rs 440 croreLumax Auto Technologies has signed an agreement to acquire a 75% majority stake in IAC International Automotive India from the IAC Group for Rs 440 crore. The transaction, valued at Rs 587 crore, aims to combine Lumax's lighting and plastics expertise with IAC India's interior systems capabilities to offer integrated solutions to automotive OEMs. IAC Group will retain a 25% stake as both entities enter a strategic partnership to drive growth and operational synergies.