I am pleased to present the 33rd Annual Report of Igarashi
Motors India Limited for FY 2024-25. This year, our Company has navigated an evolving
global landscape with agility, resilience and strategic foresight, strengthening our
position in both global and domestic markets. Despite the challenges, we have continued to
expand our portfolio, on-board new customers and drive profitable growth, all while
upholding our commitment to sustainability and operational excellence.
Dear Shareholders,
I am pleased to present the 33rd Annual Report of Igarashi
Motors India Limited for FY 2024-25. This year, our Company has navigated an evolving
global landscape with agility, resilience and strategic foresight, strengthening our
position in both global and domestic markets.
Despite the challenges, we have continued to expand our portfolio,
on-board new customers and drive profitable growth, all while upholding our commitment to
sustainability and operational excellence.
Global and Indian Auto Market
Overview
The global automotive industry faced a dynamic environment in FY
2024-25, shaped by shifting geopolitical factors, evolving trade policies and
technological advancements. While demand remained resilient, the sector experienced the
impact of tariff changes and supply chain realignments. Notably, the increasing push
towards hybrid vehicles along with efficiency improvements in Internal Combustion Engines
(ICEs) continued to define the industry's trajectory.
Meanwhile, the Indian automotive market sustained its growth momentum,
driven by strong domestic demand, policy support and increasing localization. The rise in
domestic sourcing (local-to-local) has been a key trend, reinforcing India's position
as a strategic manufacturing hub.
A significant highlight of the year was the successful launch of
multiple new customer programs, including Electric Parking Brake (EPB) and Trunk Opening
Closing Device (TOCD) and the onboarding of key Korean automotive players. Additionally,
we expanded our applications portfolio to include Seat Motors, Gearbox Actuators (GBA) and
Park Lock Actuators (PLA), reinforcing our commitment to technological diversification and
customer-centric innovation.
Business Performance and Growth
During FY 2024-25, we delivered strong performance across key financial
and operational parameters. Our revenue grew by 16%, supported by robust demand across
multiple segments, new product launches and deeper customer engagements in Europe and
Asia. Our Profitability (PAT) grew by 153%, reflecting our focus on efficiency, backward
integration, value-added solutions and product portfolio expansion.
A significant highlight of the year was the successful launch of
multiple new customer programs, including Electric Parking Brake (EPB) and Trunk Opening
Closing Device (TOCD) and the onboarding of key Korean automotive players. Additionally,
we expanded our applications portfolio to include Seat Motors, Gearbox Actuators (GBA) and
Park Lock Actuators (PLA), reinforcing our commitment to technological diversification and
customer-centric innovation.
We would like to thank our parent company Igarashi Japan
under the leadership of Mr. Keiichi Igarashi for extending support in expanding into the
new-gen Body Application and leveraging East Asian customer relationships for Safety
Application.
Impact of Broad-banding over the last 5 years
Reduced product concentration for one application (ETC) from 90%
to ~75% with inclusion of other Engine Air Management
Applications such as EGR, WGA, VGT, CCV and other Body and Safety
Applications
Expansion into tech-neutral Auto applications, namely Body and Safety
Applications, non-Auto ECD applications
Deeper penetration into the domestic market with domestic
revenue share rising from 17% to 46% and Actuator's domestic revenue share increasing
from 1% to 24%
Diversification into Non-Auto applications (ECD), increasing revenue
share from 1% to 20% of overall revenue
This was possible due to the extensive efforts and able leadership of
the top management under the Managing Director, Mr. R. Chandrasekaran.
I extend my appreciation and congratulations to the entire team.
Geopolitical Tariff Impact & Strategic Opportunity
The evolving global trade environment marked by rising tariffs,
geopolitical tension and supply chain disruptions is
Our team achieved an impressive milestone by developing the EPB
actuator, a technology-neutral motor, within a 9-month period. This product marks our
strategic entry into the East Asian market. prompting a strategic realignment in
global sourcing. OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers are increasingly re-evaluating their dependency
on massive global supply bases, seeking resilient, agile and cost-effective manufacturing
alternatives. India has emerged as a preferred destination in this transformation,
supported by its robust engineering talent, improving infrastructure and stable policy
environment.
Our Company is actively aligned with this trend, enabling global
customers to diversify their supply chains by offering localized, high-quality actuator
and motor solutions that meet stringent international standards. This shift is further
reinforced by India's strengthening trade relationships, including its position as
the top contender for a forward-looking Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United States.
This strategic alignment is expected to offer long-term tariff benefits and solidify
India's role as a critical node in the global automotive supply chain, presenting
significant opportunities for sustainable growth.
Strategic Priorities
During the fiscal leveraging our internal capabilities on sustained
growth and expanding horizons to increase our market share within the domestic automotive
sector. We focused on technology integration, scalable manufacturing (backward
integration),quality assurance, team skill development, streamlining operations,
semi-automation in manufacturing and building finished goods inventory to ensure sustained
growth and embrace upward market potential.
We collaborated with 12+ top Tier-1 customers globally and domestically
to develop over 25 new Engine Air Management programs with an approximate yield capacity
of ~27 million motors over the next 3-4 years.
Simultaneously, we engaged in 15 plus applications programs in Safety
and Body systems, expected to yield around 45 million motors over the same period,
partnering with 10 Tier-1 customers both in India and worldwide.
Our team achieved an impressive milestone by developing the EPB
actuator, a technology-neutral motor, within a 9-month period.
This product marks our strategic entry into the East
Asian market. Highlighting our commitment to broadening our product
applications and providing innovative solutions to our esteemed partners, our development
team continues to be actively involved in strategic we initiatives. After the successful
launch of series production for 3 programs in FY 2024-25, they have continuously engaged
in12 new programs in partnership with 5 renowned Tier-1 customers both internationally and
domestically.
This progress is projected to yield a total cumulative volume of 20-21
million motors over the next 3-4 years.
Additionally, we have been awarded by a top Tier-1 global customer on a
GBA actuator, forecasting the production of 3-4 million units in the upcoming four years.
The product has successfully completed testing at the customer's facility with
full-scale production scheduled to begin by second half of FY 2025-26.
Under Minus China' strategy, a leading Global Tier-1
Customer has worked closely with our Company to achieve the successful
launch of 1 new program under the New Generation TOCD product under serial production
during FY2024-25 for the European Market. This milestone was reached within an
unprecedented timeframe for commercial launch in FY2024-25, supported by our parent
company, Igarashi Electric Works Ltd, Japan. Additionally, we have 6 new application
programs with an anticipated cumulative volume of ~20 million motors over the next 3-4
years focused on body applications currently with our development desk.
The electronics R&D division of your Company has successfully
created products spanning standard, premium and super-premium segments within the ceiling
fan category. These products emphasise voice recognition, smart sensing technology and
BLDC motors designed for water pump applications.
Our development team has also designed competitive PCB controllers for
Domestic Exhaust fans and Table/Pedestal/Wall (TPW) fans, poised for launch upon the
introduction of mandatory star ratings for TPW applications by the government, expected
within the next 12 months.
Commitment to ESG and Sustainability
Sustainability remains a core pillar of our strategy. As we have
integrated Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles into our operations for
the past couple of years, we remain focused on responsible manufacturing, energy improving
stakeholder welfare and reducing our carbon footprint. Aligned with our ESG roadmap, we
are actively working on expanding green energy adoption, optimizing resource utilization
and strengthening our corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
Looking Ahead
As we move forward, our strategic priorities remain clear
enhancing our technological capabilities, deepening customer relationships, expanding our
domestic and global footprint and driving sustainable, profitable growth. With a strong
foundation in place, we are confident in our ability to achieve sustained growth and
expand horizons to create long-term value for all stakeholders.
Acknowledgments
I extend my sincere gratitude to our shareholders, customers, employees
and partners for their unwavering trust and support. Our progress is a testament to the
dedication and hard work of our teams and I am confident that, together, we will continue
to achieve new milestones in the years ahead.
Warm Regards,
Hemant M Nerurkar
Chairman
Igarashi Motors India Limited