Sona Comstar, DENSO to form two India EV and hybrid powertrain JVs

Sona Comstar and Japan’s DENSO will create two India-anchored ventures for electric and hybrid powertrain systems. DENSO will control the four-wheeler and larger-vehicle JV, while Sona retains control of the two- and three-wheeler unit.

— Filed Wed, 22 Jul, 2026, 21:45 IST · Source ET Small Business · Updated

Sona Comstar and Japan’s DENSO will form two India-anchored JVs for electric and hybrid powertrain systems spanning two-, three-, four-wheeler and larger vehicles. DENSO will control the larger-vehicle JV and buy 49% of Sona’s two- and three-wheeler powertrain unit.

Why this matters

The move follows Sona Comstar's recent signal on forming India EV and hybrid powertrain joint ventures with DENSO, extending its focus on electrified vehicle components.

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