Greenfuel Energy Solutions has commissioned a ferrule-less tube and fitting manufacturing line at its Manesar facility in Haryana, marking the localisation of a technology that was previously imported. The development is intended to support domestic supply of critical components used in compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles and to improve supply assurance for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and fleet operators. The facility was inaugurated on 22 December 2025.
The newly installed line has the capacity to support components for approximately 100,000 vehicles, with commercial production expected to ramp up in phases based on customer qualification and market demand. The localisation is aimed at reducing dependence on overseas supply chains while enabling more predictable pricing and shorter lead times for customers.
The commissioning forms part of a phased investment plan of up to INR 750 million to build scalable production capacity over the medium term. According to a press release issued by the company, INR 250 million has been invested in the current phase, with a further INR 500 million planned over the next four to five years to support future demand.
Greenfuel stated that the ferrule-less tube and fitting solution is designed for torque-tightened, mass-production applications, enabling consistent assembly torque and repeatable quality. The company said localisation eliminates import duties, freight costs and foreign-exchange exposure, contributing to lower total cost of ownership for OEMs and fleet operators as adoption of alternate-fuel platforms increases.
“We are the first and only company in India to localise ferrule-less tubes and fittings along with the underlying manufacturing technology. We have already commenced supplies to a leading OEM and are witnessing strong interest from others,” said Akshay Kashyap, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Greenfuel Energy Solutions.
The technology has been adapted for Indian operating conditions in collaboration with WEH Gas Tech, a Germany-based partner with whom Greenfuel has worked for nearly two decades. The core manufacturing line was sourced from Germany and modified locally to combine established global processes with domestic engineering capabilities.
“This initiative lays the foundation for scalable and sustainable growth. It improves operational efficiencies, deepens collaboration with OEM partners, and enables faster validation cycles,” said Anmol Jain, Managing Director, Lumax Auto Technologies Limited.
The Manesar facility inauguration was attended by senior leadership from Maruti Suzuki India. Greenfuel said it has already commenced supplies to a leading OEM and is in discussions with additional customers as interest in locally manufactured components increases.
“The localisation of this technology reflects our strong commitment to the ‘Make in India’ agenda. By bringing critical manufacturing capabilities onshore, we are accelerating technology transfer and strengthening domestic supply chains,” said Deepak Jain, Director, Lumax Auto Technologies Limited.
Greenfuel is part of Lumax Auto Technologies Limited. In 2024, Lumax Auto Technologies acquired a 60 percent stake in Greenfuel’s alternate fuels business for INR 1.5309 billion. The alternate fuels segment reported revenues of INR 1.7 billion in the first half of the year and had an order book of approximately INR 2.0 billion.
Lumax Auto Technologies operates a pan-India manufacturing network serving multiple automotive segments, while Greenfuel supplies high-pressure fuel delivery and storage systems for CNG and hydrogen vehicles, along with fire detection and suppression systems for automotive applications.