JBM Group Expands Hot-Stamping Capabilities Across Sites, Establishes Dedicated Die-Manufacturing Unit in Greater Noida for Advanced Production
In a significant development for India’s automotive and EV manufacturing ecosystem, JBM Group has entered into a joint venture with Portugal-based Sodecia Automotive to design, develop and supply advanced hot-stamped systems and assemblies for vehicle manufacturers across the country.
According to details shared via PTI, the two companies will jointly invest ₹150 crore to establish a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune. The plant is scheduled to be operational by Q2 FY27, and will focus on producing lightweight, high-strength, and safety-critical structures for both ICE and electric vehicles. These components are crucial for enhancing vehicle safety while supporting the industry’s shift toward lighter and more energy-efficient platforms.
JBM Group has been consistently strengthening its presence in the hot-stamping domain. The company already operates a dedicated die-manufacturing unit in Greater Noida, and continues to expand its capabilities across multiple locations.
Highlighting the importance of the partnership, JBM Group Chairman S K Arya said the collaboration would accelerate the deployment of high-strength, lightweight systems essential for modern mobility, reinforcing the company’s position as a global technology partner for leading OEMs.
Echoing this sentiment, Sodecia CEO Rui Monteiro stated that the joint venture offers an opportunity to bring the company’s global engineering expertise to one of the world’s fastest-growing automotive markets.
Hot stamping—also known as press hardening—is a process in which sheet-metal blanks are heated to extremely high temperatures and then rapidly cooled in dies. This results in superior tensile strength at significantly lower weight, making it integral to meeting stricter emission norms and supporting the design of lightweight EV platforms.
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The JBM–Sodecia joint venture marks a strategic leap forward for India’s automotive supply chain, especially as the industry transitions to lighter, safer and more energy-efficient vehicle platforms.
Hot-stamped components are becoming indispensable for both EVs and next-gen ICE models, and this partnership positions India to meet that rising demand with global-standard engineering. As investments scale and the Chakan facility goes live, the collaboration could play a defining role in strengthening domestic manufacturing and supporting India’s ambition to become a global mobility hub.
