Bosch started its manufacturing operations in India at the Adugodi facility in 1953 - a time when industrialization in the country was still at an early phase. Since then the company has continuously been expanding its operations in India, while the need for local development was increasing.

Following a strong localization strategy, Bosch focuses on offering products and solutions that are tailored to the needs of the Indian market, including local development. From bringing the common rail systems to India, Bosch is now offering two-wheeler engine management systems developed in the country.

"Bosch has been making conscious efforts to offer superior products that are environmentally friendly, cost-effective and above all possess the ability to connect with the youth," said Dr. Berns. Today, India is home to the Bosch Group's largest development center outside of Germany. At the locations in Adugodi, Bangalore and in Coimbatore, the company employs over 14,000 research and development associates.

This makes India an important hub for Bosch's global R&D network. This role will further increase with the expansion of the Adugodi facility - as increasingly Bosch's leading edge in technology is the result of a "local for global" exchange of findings and experience.
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