Sharda Motor Partners with Donghee for Next-Gen Suspension Systems

31 Oct 2025 CW Team

Under the agreement, Donghee will transfer design blueprints, process know-how, and validation protocols to SMIL, enabling local production of control arms, torsion beams, and sub-frames. The partnership significantly expands SMIL’s suspension portfolio, integrating lightweight engineering, structural integrity, and next-generation manufacturing technologies.

The collaboration comes at a time when India’s automotive landscape is rapidly shifting toward SUVs, electric, and premium passenger vehicles, creating rising demand for modern suspension solutions. This alliance aims to bridge capability gaps in the domestic market while building globally competitive systems tailored to Indian driving conditions.

Donghee Industries, a global leader in suspension and chassis systems, serves major automotive OEMs such as Hyundai, Kia, Volkswagen, and Stellantis. Through this partnership, SMIL leverages its extensive manufacturing presence across India, robust OEM relationships, and localisation expertise to co-develop world-class suspension products.

“This partnership enables SMIL to enhance its suspension portfolio through advanced technology integration and increased content per vehicle,” said Aashim Relan, Group CEO, Sharda Motor Industries. “By combining Donghee’s lightweight engineering and advanced manufacturing capabilities with our scale and deep OEM relationships, we are building global competitiveness in the suspension domain.”

“We are delighted to partner with Sharda Motor Industries, a credible player with long-standing OEM relationships in one of the fastest-growing automotive markets globally,” added Joo-Eun Park, CEO, Donghee Industries Co. “This alliance aligns with Donghee’s long-term growth vision to deliver advanced suspension technologies for Indian and global OEMs.”

The partnership reinforces SMIL’s commitment to innovation, localisation, and value-driven collaboration as it continues to expand its capabilities in India’s evolving automotive ecosystem.

Sharda Motor Industries (SMIL), one of India’s leading Tier-1 automotive suppliers, has signed a Technology Licence Agreement (TLA) with Donghee Industries Co. Ltd., Republic of Korea, to introduce advanced suspension systems for Indian and global automotive platforms.Under the agreement, Donghee will transfer design blueprints, process know-how, and validation protocols to SMIL, enabling local production of control arms, torsion beams, and sub-frames. The partnership significantly expands SMIL’s suspension portfolio, integrating lightweight engineering, structural integrity, and next-generation manufacturing technologies.The collaboration comes at a time when India’s automotive landscape is rapidly shifting toward SUVs, electric, and premium passenger vehicles, creating rising demand for modern suspension solutions. This alliance aims to bridge capability gaps in the domestic market while building globally competitive systems tailored to Indian driving conditions.Donghee Industries, a global leader in suspension and chassis systems, serves major automotive OEMs such as Hyundai, Kia, Volkswagen, and Stellantis. Through this partnership, SMIL leverages its extensive manufacturing presence across India, robust OEM relationships, and localisation expertise to co-develop world-class suspension products.“This partnership enables SMIL to enhance its suspension portfolio through advanced technology integration and increased content per vehicle,” said Aashim Relan, Group CEO, Sharda Motor Industries. “By combining Donghee’s lightweight engineering and advanced manufacturing capabilities with our scale and deep OEM relationships, we are building global competitiveness in the suspension domain.”“We are delighted to partner with Sharda Motor Industries, a credible player with long-standing OEM relationships in one of the fastest-growing automotive markets globally,” added Joo-Eun Park, CEO, Donghee Industries Co. “This alliance aligns with Donghee’s long-term growth vision to deliver advanced suspension technologies for Indian and global OEMs.”The partnership reinforces SMIL’s commitment to innovation, localisation, and value-driven collaboration as it continues to expand its capabilities in India’s evolving automotive ecosystem.

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