The new Balewadi facility, inaugurated on 1 October 2026, is twice the size of the company’s previous office and brings its India R&D, sales and business functions together.
Pune, Maharashtra | October 2026: Global automotive powertrain supplier Punch Powertrain has strengthened its presence in India with the opening of a new office in Balewadi, Pune, marking a significant milestone in its expansion journey. Inaugurated on 1 October 2026, the new facility is twice the size of the company’s previous office and is designed to support its growing engineering, innovation and business activities in India. Venkatram Mamillapalle, a prominent automotive industry leader, attended the inauguration as the Chief Guest.
The new facility brings Punch Powertrain’s research and development (R&D), sales and business functions under one roof, creating an integrated workplace that encourages collaboration and provides capacity for new projects. According to the company, the expansion will enhance the employee experience, strengthen teamwork and enable its India operations to support existing customer projects while taking on new business opportunities.
Punch Powertrain entered India in 2021 with an R&D centre in Pune, focusing on developing innovative products for international markets and adapting its technologies to India’s driving conditions, traffic and climate. Its dual-clutch transmissions (DCTs) have been used on Indian roads since 2022. The company also stated that its continuously variable transmission (CVT) technology, which has more than four million units on roads worldwide, is expected to power compact SUVs in India for a leading global original equipment manufacturer (OEM).
The company’s technology portfolio includes dual-clutch transmissions, continuously variable transmissions, dedicated hybrid transmissions and electric drivetrains. Its DHT120 dedicated hybrid transmission received the ICE / Hybrid Powertrain / Alternative Fuel Tech Innovation Award at the ET AutoTech Awards 2026 in June, highlighting its work in advanced powertrain technologies.
The expansion comes as India’s automotive industry increasingly focuses on fuel efficiency, lower emissions, hybrid technologies and vehicle electrification. Punch Powertrain’s investment in its Pune operations reinforces the city’s role as an important centre for automotive engineering, research and development, and next-generation mobility solutions. With its expanded facility, the company aims to strengthen customer partnerships, support future projects and contribute to India’s transition towards cleaner and more efficient mobility.
For Pune’s growing Global Capability Centre (GCC) and engineering ecosystem, this development reflects the continued importance of the city as a destination for global companies seeking technical expertise, innovation capabilities and opportunities to serve both Indian and international markets.