Minda Corporation Limited, at the forefront of Spark Minda’s endeavours, has celebrated a significant achievement: the production of its 1 millionth two-wheeler Smart Keyless System. This milestone underscores the company’s commitment to India’s manufacturing landscape. It epitomizes the essence of Indian design and engineering brilliance.
The company is the leader of the Smart Keyless System in the domestic 2W market and is one of the top three leaders globally for such technology in the two-wheeler space. Minda Corp is also the first brand in India to develop Bluetooth with NFC Smart Key solutions for two-wheelers, offering a complete integrated tech for Southeast Asian and European OEMs.
Speaking on the milestone, Ashok Minda, Group Chief Executive Officer at Spark Minda, said, “We are thrilled to announce the achievement of 1 million two-wheeler Smart Keyless System in India. As a technology-driven brand, Spark Minda continually pushes boundaries to shape the future of mobility, demonstrating our commitment to provide innovative solutions to elevate customer Experience with Next-Generation Smart Key Solutions for the Automotive Sector. We extend heartfelt gratitude to our customers for their trust in Spark Minda.”
Minda Corporation, established in 1985, boasts a diverse product portfolio spanning across Mechatronics, Information and Connected Systems, as well as Plastic and Interior components tailored for auto OEMs. These offerings cater to a wide spectrum of vehicles, including 2/3 wheelers, passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, off-roaders, and the aftermarket sector.
The company serves a varied clientele comprising both Indian and global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) as well as Tier-1 customers. With its dedicated Research and Development facility and strategic collaborations with industry pioneers and leaders, Minda Corporation has positioned itself at the forefront of innovation in the automobile sector, enabling it to meet stringent international quality standards.
Minda Corporation, comprising the automotive component manufacturing companies in India with a pan-India presence, has a workforce of over 16,000 people and operates 29 manufacturing plants across the country and in Vietnam and Indonesia. The Spark Minda Technical Centre (SMIT) serves as a nucleus for innovation-led transformation within Spark Minda with a strategic focus on connectivity, autonomous capabilities, shared mobility, electric mobility, and software competencies.
The R&D facility, Spark Minda Technical Centre (SMIT), serves as the hub for innovation-led transformation focusing on connectivity, autonomous, shared, electric mobility and software competencies ensuring Spark Minda is future-ready. Furthermore, Spark Minda has achieved notable milestones in technology advancement, securing over 45 patents in Vehicle Access Systems.
With extensive expertise in homologation across more than 50 countries, Spark Minda is well-positioned to navigate diverse regulatory landscapes. Moving forward, the company aims to reinforce its footprint in the smart Passive Entry Passive Start (PEPS) market for both two-wheelers and four-wheelers. Key priorities include enhancing encrypted key management and optimizing vehicle locking and unlocking systems for maximum efficiency and security.
