Neolite ZKW Lightings Limited, an established manufacturer and global supplier of automotive lighting products and components for OEMs across passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, off-road vehicles, two-wheelers and three-wheelers, organised a commemorative ceremony for its new manufacturing facility in Pune, Maharashtra.

The new plant, which commenced operations in December 2025, is strategically located near the Mumbai–Pune–Nashik–Aurangabad automotive cluster. This proximity enables the company to offer enhanced flexibility, improved inventory management and a more personalised approach to meeting customer requirements. Key customers include 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.

Alongside the manufacturing unit, Neolite ZKW has established an independent design centre equipped with advanced design tools and simulation software, 3D modelling, optical design, prototyping and validation capabilities. The design centre strengthens in-house product development, reduces time-to-market, and ensures compliance with global performance and regulatory standards.

Speaking on the occasion, 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.”

Rajesh Jain, Chairman and Managing Director, Neolite ZKW Lightings Limited, said, “Our new Pune plant reflects our commitment to investing 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 to customer requirements in a timely manner, drive innovation in automotive lighting, and create employment opportunities in the region. Our next focus is to operationalise the Kancheepuram facility, and we are working hard to achieve this.”

Rajesh Soni, CEO, Neolite ZKW, added, “The Pune facility is designed to manufacture automotive lighting products and components, including moulding, surface treatment and assembly. In line with the shift towards electrification and sustainability, we also offer select electric vehicle-focused lighting products. At the same time, our portfolio remains powertrain-agnostic, serving both electric vehicles and internal combustion engine vehicles.”