Date: August 07, 2026
Management Appointment Details
Schaeffler India Limited announced the appointment of Amit Bhalerao as its Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective August 10, 2026. The appointment was communicated to BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited via a press release dated August 07, 2026, signed by Ashish Tiwari, General Counsel & Company Secretary.
Role and Responsibilities
In his role as Chief Operating Officer, Amit Bhalerao will:
- Lead the company's manufacturing operations across India
- Drive operational excellence, manufacturing strategy, digital transformation and capability development
- Strengthen Schaeffler India's customer-centric approach and long-term growth agenda
- Work closely with business and functional leaders as a member of Schaeffler India's Executive Leadership Team
- Shape the company's manufacturing footprint, enhance operational performance, accelerate localisation initiatives, and build future-ready manufacturing capabilities across its plants
Management Commentary
Harsha Kadam, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Schaeffler India Limited, stated: "India continues to be a strategic growth market for Schaeffler, and strengthening our manufacturing and operations capabilities is central to our journey as the leading Motion Technology Company. Amit brings extensive experience in leading complex manufacturing operations, driving operational excellence and building high-performing teams. His leadership will further enhance our manufacturing competitiveness, customer focus and innovation capabilities as we continue delivering greater value to our customers and stakeholders."
Professional Background
Amit Bhalerao brings over 23 years of global leadership experience across:
- Manufacturing
- Operations
- Business excellence
- Lean transformation
- Quality management
- Supply chain management
Prior to joining Schaeffler India, he served as Managing Director and Vice President of Operations at Kelvion India, where he led operations and business performance while driving manufacturing excellence, technology transfer and capacity expansion initiatives. His earlier leadership roles included positions at Cummins, Eaton, Sterlite Technologies and other global organizations, with focus on lean manufacturing, operational excellence, continuous improvement and strategic transformation.
Company Overview
Schaeffler India brings an 80-year global legacy of innovation in motion technology to the Indian market, offering precision engineering solutions. The company operates:
- Five manufacturing plants in India: Talegaon, Savli, Maneja, Hosur and Shoolagiri
- Three R&D centers
- Five sales offices
- A strong industrial and automotive aftermarket network
The company has a workforce of over 3,800 employees in India and has been present in the country for over 60 years.