Schaeffler India Appoints Amit Bhalerao as Chief Operating Officer

Schaeffler India Appoints Amit Bhalerao as Chief Operating Officer​

Schaeffler India Limited has announced the appointment of Amit Bhalerao as its Chief Operating Officer (COO). The appointment, effective August 10, 2026, brings over two decades of global manufacturing leadership to the executive team.

In his new capacity at Schaeffler India, Amit Bhalerao will oversee the company's manufacturing operations across India. His responsibilities include driving operational excellence, setting the manufacturing strategy, advancing digital transformation and capability development, and strengthening Schaeffler India’s long-term growth agenda through a customer-centric approach.

As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, Amit will collaborate with business and functional leaders to shape the company's manufacturing footprint, accelerate localization initiatives, and build future ready manufacturing capabilities across all plants.

Harsha Kadam, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Schaeffler India Limited, welcomed Amit Bhalerao to the leadership team. He stated that strengthening manufacturing and operational capabilities is central to Schaeffler’s journey as a leading Motion Technology Company in India, noting that "Amit brings extensive experience in leading complex manufacturing operations, driving operational excellence and building high-performing teams."

Bhalerao possesses over 23 years of global leadership experience spanning manufacturing, operations, business excellence, lean transformation, quality, and supply chain management.

Prior to joining Schaeffler India, he served as the Managing Director and Vice President of Operations at Kelvion India. In that role, he managed operations and business performance while leading initiatives for manufacturing excellence, capacity expansion, and technology transfer. His career history also includes leadership roles focused on operational excellence, continuous improvement, and strategic transformation at Cummins, Eaton, and Sterlite Technologies.

Schaeffler India brings the 80-year global legacy of innovation from the Schaeffler Group to the Indian market. The company operates five manufacturing plants in India (Talegaon, Savli, Maneja, Hosur and Shoolagiri), three R&D centers, and a strong network across sales offices and aftermarket operations. With over 60 years in the country, Schaeffler is a leading motion technology provider, committed to offering precision engineering solutions for electric mobility, CO₂ efficient drives, chassis solutions, and renewable energies.

SCHAEFFLER Stock Price Movement​

On Friday, Schaeffler India Limited's shares edged upward, setting a close price of ₹4046.6 after gaining 0.26%. The stock saw a trading volume of 30,264 shares during the session.