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History

Bosch’s journey in India commenced in 1922 when Illies & Company established a sales office in Calcutta. For three decades, Bosch operated solely through imports. However, in 1951, they took a significant step by acquiring 49% of the Motor Industries Company Ltd. (MICO), which became the exclusive distributor of Bosch products. 

As India introduced import restrictions, Bosch established a manufacturing plant in Adugodi, Bangalore, in 1953. This move not only signalled their commitment to the Indian market but also initiated vocational training, culminating in the creation of a Vocational Centre in 1960.

By 1961, the Bangalore plant had 2,000 employees, and MICO shares were largely owned by Bosch. Investments in MICO continued throughout the late 1960s and early 1970s, leading to the establishment of plants in Nasik in 1969-1971 and Naganathapura in 1988. In the late 1980s, India housed Bosch’s second-largest workforce outside of Germany.

In 2008, MICO was rebranded as Bosch Limited. Today, Bosch India boasts a turnover exceeding $3 billion and employs over 31,000 individuals across ten locations and seven application development centres. 

Since its inception in 1951, Bosch India has significantly expanded its manufacturing operations, now operating across 17 sites and establishing seven development and application centres. With an impressive workforce of more than 38,700 associates, the Bosch Group in India achieved consolidated sales of approximately ₹30,368 crores (equivalent to 3.7 billion euros) in the fiscal year 2022-23. 

Bosch Limited, the leading entity within the group, generated revenues surpassing ₹14,929 crores (approximately 1.67 billion euros) during the same fiscal year. Bosch India is publicly listed on Indian stock exchanges and boasts a market capitalisation exceeding ₹57,421 crore as of October 29, 23.

In 2022, Bosch’s engineering and software division, known as Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions (RBEI), underwent a name change and is now referred to as Bosch Global Software Technologies.

Business Segments 

Bosch India operates within three primary business segments:

• Mobility Solutions: Mobility Solutions focuses on developing, manufacturing, and selling a comprehensive range of products and services tailored to the automotive industry. Products and services encompass a variety of components and systems, such as fuel injection systems, engine management systems, transmission control systems, braking systems, safety systems, driver assistance systems, infotainment systems, and connectivity systems. Bosch India’s Mobility Solutions segment holds a prominent position as a leading supplier to the Indian automotive industry and collaborates with major automakers like Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, and Mahindra & Mahindra.
• Industrial Solutions: This segment specialises in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of a diverse range of products and services primarily geared towards the industrial sector. The product portfolio includes power tools, packaging machinery, industrial automation systems, building technology systems, and drive technology systems. Bosch India’s Industrial Solutions segment is a key supplier to a wide range of customers in the Indian industrial landscape, serving manufacturers, engineers, and contractors.
• Consumer Goods: In this segment, Bosch India engages in the creation, production, and sale of an assortment of consumer goods. Consumer products within this segment encompass power tools, kitchen appliances, home appliances, personal care products, and security systems.

Subsidiaries of Bosch India Limited

• Bosch Global Software Technologies Private Limited 

Bosch Global Software Technologies Private Limited (BGST) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bosch India. It is a leading provider of software engineering and technology services to the Bosch Group and its customers. BGST has a team of over 5,000 engineers and technologists who work on a wide range of projects, including automotive software, industrial software, and consumer goods software.

• Bosch Automotive Electronics India Private Limited 

Bosch Automotive Electronics India Private Limited (BAEI) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bosch India. It is a leading manufacturer of electronic control units and other automotive electronic components. BAEI’s products are used by major automakers in India and around the world.

• Robert Bosch India Manufacturing & Technology Private Limited 

Robert Bosch India Manufacturing & Technology Private Limited (RBIM) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bosch India. It is a leading manufacturer of a wide range of automotive components, including spark plugs, starter motors, and alternators. RBIM’s products are used by major automakers in India and around the world.

Key Personnel

• Guruprasad Mudlapur, President and Managing Director 

Guruprasad Mudlapur assumed the position of President at the Bosch Group in India and became the Managing Director of Bosch Limited on July 1, 2023. He also holds the role of Chief Technology Officer at Bosch Limited, a position he has held since 2022.  During this time, he led the electronics engineering division, overseeing the design and development of Automotive Semiconductors and Electronics Control Units. He also served as the Regional President and Managing Director of Bosch Automotive Electronics Pvt Ltd. 

Corporate Actions 

Acquisitions 

1. On November 9, 2021, an investment was made in Autozilla Solutions Private Limited, amounting to a maximum of 26% of its paid-up capital. 
2. On January 28, 2022, an investment was made in Zeliot Connected Services Private Limited, up to 14% of its paid-up capital.

Financial Performance

• Product sales increased by a healthy +28% over the previous year (PY) to reach ₹1,41,832 million in FY 2022-23.
• Bosch Limited’s Mobility Solutions business sector experienced a significant +29% growth in product sales, driven by post-COVID-19 recovery and an overall automotive market growth of +22% (excluding 2-wheelers).
• Profit after tax increased by +17% to ₹1,424.5 crore in FY 2022-23 from ₹1,217.2 crore in the previous year. The increase was primarily driven by a +26% rise in profit before tax (PBT), partially offset by relatively higher tax expenses.
• The company’s EPS (basic and diluted) for FY 2022-23 improved by +17% to ₹483 per share, up from ₹413 per share in the previous year.

• As of March 31, 2023, the company had total cash and bank balances of ₹2,056.9 crore, including cash and cash equivalents of ₹379.2 crore. This was a significant increase compared to the previous year when the balances were ₹1,705.4 crore, with cash and cash equivalents of ₹143.2 crore.
• The Return On Capital Employed (ROCE) improved to 17.1% in FY 2022-23 from 14.2% in the previous year, indicating better utilisation of capital for generating returns.