In India, ZF is one of the leading suppliers of technology solutions and services that is shaping mobility trends in the country. The group has had operations on the subcontinent for over three decades. In fact, the U.S. company TRW, which was acquired by ZF in May 2015, has been in India for roughly half a century. Most of ZF Group's strategic divisions and business units are already present in India and cater to the automotive and non-automotive segments in the country.

ZF operates in India through seven legal entities; two wholly owned legal entities and five joint venture partners. The regional headquarter; ZF India Pvt. Ltd., is a multi-product facility based in Chakan, Pune. The group has a strong presence in the country that has steadily grown to spread across manufacturing 14 locations in India. ZF Aftermarket division provides a wide range of spare parts for product brands SACHS, LEMFÖRDER and TRW with strong service support.

ZF Group is represented in the Indian market, with local production companies manufacturing parts for diverse vehicle applications as follows:

Active and Passive Safety systems, Steering systems, clutch systems, axle drives and chassis components for passenger cars

Steering Systems, transmissions and chassis systems for trucks

Steering Systems, transmissions and axles for off-highway applications

Gearboxes for the wind turbine industry

ZF is increasing its local aftermarket and service presence that caters to these various segments and product portfolios.

Additionally, the ZF Group supplies high-end technology products, such as transmissions, axle drives and suspension components for luxury and high-performance passenger cars and buses in India.Other applications of ZF products include rail, aerospace, marine and armored vehicles. A strong local mechanical design and application engineering team supports the local OEMs on product development.

ZF recently set-up the first technology center in India in Hyderabad, with a focus in the areas of electronics, embedded software, and mechanical engineering. ZF employs over 12,000 employees across India, including the JV partners.