Samhyun Motions and Controls India Private Limited, the Indian subsidiary of Samhyun Co., Limited headquartered in in Changwon in Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea, has acquired an eleven-acre industrial parcel in Sri Perumbudur, Chennai, to establish a new facility for manufacturing electric vehicle (EV) motor components. The land was purchased from Tata Chemicals, with JLL advising exclusively on the transaction.
The Indian subsidiary was incorporated in September 2024 as part of a broader strategy to expand into new markets and secure an overseas production base. The company plans to construct a local plant that will support the design, manufacturing, and supply of drivetrain and actuator products. The site’s proximity to suppliers, vendors, and major automobile manufacturers in the Chennai region is expected to facilitate integration with the domestic automotive supply chain. The facility is positioned to serve India’s rapidly expanding EV sector and global original equipment manufacturers operating in the country.
Samhyun’s planned Indian operations emphasise securing a full production base for EV driveline and actuator systems, increasing customer reach, and collaborating with global manufacturers. The company expects the local presence to improve cost competitiveness through global sourcing opportunities and to draw on India’s large pool of engineering and research talent.
The expansion aligns with Samhyun’s commercial strategy of strengthening relationships with Tier-1 automotive suppliers, developing customised products that match customer requirements, and providing integrated solutions combining motors, controllers, and reduction gears. The company has outlined plans to diversify its customer portfolio by engaging with advanced technology businesses across multiple sectors and responding to rising demand for electrification, automation, autonomous mobility, and smart vehicle systems.
Recent investments also support the company’s long-term growth direction. Samhyun has expanded into robotics platform development through the acquisition of CASELAB and into autonomous-driving and robotics solutions through investment in EV Solution. The defence business forms another growth pillar, with ongoing collaboration with system integrators to build stable supply chains and improve competitiveness within defence mobility programmes.
In India, the new plant will serve as a strategic production hub within the company’s global manufacturing network. The subsidiary reported an initial capital structure consistent with early-stage operations, supported by long-term loans from the parent company to finance setup activities.
Samhyun Co., Limited, founded in 1988 in Changwon, manufactures smart actuators, motors, electric propulsion systems, and related components for automotive, electric mobility, defence, robotics, and industrial applications. The company operates production and development facilities in South Korea and continues to expand capacity through new investments and international subsidiaries.
Samhyun Motions and Controls India Private Limited recorded a series of early-stage financial transactions where the parent company extended long-term loans totalling KRW 490,586 thousand (≈ INR 29,713,000), of which KRW 29,410 thousand (≈ INR 1,782,000) was repaid, resulting in an outstanding balance of KRW 461,176 thousand (≈ INR 27,931,000) at period-end. The subsidiary also remained fully owned, with the parent’s investment in equity recorded at KRW 25,003 thousand (≈ INR 1,516,000), consistent with its initial incorporation.
