Minda Corporation and Sanco partner to promote electrification

Minda Corporation Limited, the flagship company of Spark Minda, has announced a strategic partnership with China’s Sanco Connecting Technology to develop advanced Electric Distribution Systems (EDS) for the Indian Electric Vehicle (EV) market. The collaboration will significantly enhance Minda Corporation’s product offerings in the fast-growing EV segment.

Collaboration with Sanco to expand electric vehicle solutions

The agreement is an important step in Minda Corporation’s strategy to strengthen its position in the electric vehicle supply chain ecosystem. Under the partnership, Minda Corp and Sanco will collaborate on the development of various electric vehicle connection systems, including charging gun assemblies with sockets, busbars, battery contact systems, power distribution units (PDUs) and battery distribution units (BDUs). These products will be developed and manufactured locally, supporting the localization of the electric vehicle market in India.

This collaboration is in line with Minda Corporation’s goal to provide comprehensive and customized EDS solutions to meet the evolving needs of electric vehicle manufacturers in India. The focus on advanced, sustainable mobility solutions reflects the company’s commitment to supporting the country’s transition to electric vehicles.

Minda’s Milestones

Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Aakash Minda, Executive Director, Minda Corporation said, “We are delighted to partner with SANCO and this collaboration marks a significant milestone in our journey to provide comprehensive and customized Electric Distribution System (EDS) solutions for the EV market. This collaboration demonstrates our shared commitment to providing innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for the growing EV industry. By offering new-age EV solutions, we will enhance the overall package value across the automotive segment and aim to achieve successful localization to provide greater value to our customers.”

The agreement will also strengthen Minda Corporation’s Wiring Harness Division, adding cutting-edge technology to its product portfolio, enabling the company to deliver more value to electric vehicle customers. This is a key step in vertical integration, ensuring Minda Corporation continues to be a leading player in the electric vehicle supply chain in India.

Strengthening global connections

For Sanco Connecting Technology, this collaboration is a strategic move to expand its global presence, especially in the fast-growing electric vehicle market in India. Mr. Zeng Zhijian, Chairman of Sanco Connecting Technology (Guangdong) Co., Ltd. said, “Sanco has selected Minda Corporation as a strategic partner to expand our global presence. This collaboration will significantly enhance Sanco’s presence in India’s expanding electric vehicle market. By leveraging Minda Corporation’s strong relationships with global automakers and extensive local production and engineering capabilities, we aim to provide world-class, technology-enabled solutions to Indian OEMs.”

Minda CorporationFuture Outlook

This collaboration between Minda Corporation and Sanco comes at a critical time as the electric vehicle industry in India continues to expand. With local development of advanced EDS products, Minda Corporation is positioning itself as a key enabler of the electric vehicle revolution in India. This collaboration is expected to provide innovative, high-quality solutions that meet the needs of Indian and global automakers, further strengthening Minda Corporation’s commitment to driving sustainable mobility solutions in India.

The collaboration will not only enhance Minda’s product offerings but will also boost the overall growth of the electric vehicle ecosystem in India, supporting the government’s push for localised manufacturing and wider adoption of electric vehicles.