Neolite ZKW Lightings Limited, a leading manufacturer and global supplier of automotive lighting products and components for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), has held a commemorative ceremony to mark the opening of its new manufacturing facility in Pune, Maharashtra.
The company supplies advanced automotive lighting solutions across a wide range of vehicle segments, including passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, off-road vehicles, two-wheelers, and three-wheelers. The new Pune facility underscores Neolite ZKW’s commitment to strengthening its manufacturing footprint in India and supporting the evolving needs of global and domestic OEMs.
The new plant, which commenced operations in December, 2025, is located in close proximity to major automotive cluster of Mumbai-Pune-Nashik-Aurangabad, which helps the company provide enhanced flexibility, better inventory management and a more personalised approach to meeting the unique needs of each customer such as JSW MG Motor India Private Limited (formerly known as MG Motor India), 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.
In addition to the manufacturing facilities, Neolite ZKW has established an independent design centre equipped with modern design tools and simulation software, 3D modelling, optical design, prototyping, and validation support. The design centre plays a crucial role in enhancing our company’s in-house product development capabilities, reducing time-to-market, and ensuring that our solutions meet global performance, and regulatory standards.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Won Yong Hwang, CEO, ZKW Group GmbH said, “India continues to emerge as a strategic market for the global automotive industry. Neolite ZKW’s expansion in Pune represents a positive step toward advancing next-generation automotive lighting solutions, and we look forward to continued collaboration in technology and innovation.”
Mr. Rajesh Jain, Chairman and Managing Director, Neolite ZKW Lightings Limited, said, “Our new Pune plant reflects our commitment to invest in capacity, technology and talent to support the next phase of growth for our customers and for Neolite ZKW. With this facility, we are better positioned to respond timely to customer requirements, drive innovation in automotive lighting, and create employment opportunities in the region. After this, our next focus will be to get our Kancheepuram facility up and running and we are working very hard to get that done.”
“The Pune facility is designed to focus on manufacturing of automotive lighting products and components including moulding, surface treatment and assembly. Further, in line with the shift toward electrification and sustainability, we also offer certain electric vehicle focused lighting products. At the same time, our portfolio is powertrain agnostic that serves both EVs and internal combustion engine vehicles.” said Mr. Rajesh Soni, CEO, Neolite ZKW
