What we do Sundaram Clayton Ltd is a leading Indian manufacturer of precision aluminum die castings for automotive and non-automotive sectors, serving global OEMs with advanced casting technologies. |
Founded in 1,962 |
Market share One of the largest suppliers of aluminum die castings in India with global market presence in over seven countries including US and Europe. |
Problem solved Provides lightweight, high-quality aluminum casting solutions enabling automotive manufacturers to improve fuel efficiency and meet emission norms. |
Top clients or who we serve Serves global and Indian OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers across two-wheelers, passenger vehicles, and commercial vehicles segments (B2B). |
Key management Venu Srinivasan (Chairman Emeritus & MD), Dr. Lakshmi Venu (Managing Director), Vivek S Joshi (CEO). |
Our journey and innovations Since 1962, pioneered advanced die casting technologies; recently inaugurated India’s largest die casting plant with Industry 4.0 integration at Thervoy Kandigai. |
Where we operate Manufacturing in India with exports to USA, Brazil, Germany, Sweden, France, UK, Japan; subsidiaries in USA and Germany. |
Top products or what we offer High-pressure, low-pressure, gravity die cast aluminum components for engines, chassis, and structural applications in vehicles. |
Top brands SCL's die cast components are recognized for quality and innovation, serving top OEM brands globally. |
Raw materials needed Primary raw material is aluminum and aluminum alloys for die casting. |
Raw materials supplier Sourced globally from metal suppliers aligned with quality and sustainability requirements. |
Recurring vs cyclical contribution Revenue is largely cyclical with automotive industry demand trends but stable due to long-term OEM contracts. |
Our industry position Market leader in aluminum die casting in India with significant export footprint and technological edge. |
Financial highlights FY25 revenue Rs.2259 crore; net profit stood at a slight loss due to investments and transition; EBITDA margin showed growth. |
Geographical revenue split Domestic sales Rs.1387 crore (approx. 61%), export sales Rs.873 crore (approx. 39%) in FY25. |
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Whats driving growth Investment in advanced manufacturing, rising demand for lightweight vehicles, global OEM preferences, and capacity expansion. |
Our future plans Expanding production capacity in India and USA, focusing on electrification trends and industry 4.0 technologies. |
Our green promise Committed to renewable energy use with 80% energy from renewables at new plant; active carbon footprint reduction initiatives. |
Our people and values Emphasizes employee engagement, continuous learning, diversity, and a culture of innovation and safety. |
Key challenges ahead Global economic slowdowns, raw material price volatility, competition, and adapting to EV industry shifts. |
Interesting facts Operating the largest die casting cluster in India with cutting-edge Industry 4.0 tech and global R&D centers. |
Risks and strategy Mitigates risks through diversified markets, hedging, cost control, and strategic partnerships with OEMs. |
