On 1 October 2026, Punch Powertrain marked a major milestone in India with the opening of its new office in Balewadi, Pune. Twice the size of the previous office, the new facility will support the company’s engineering, innovation and business activities in India. Mr. Venkatram Mamillapalle, a renowned automotive industry leader and a profound car enthusiast, joined the inauguration as Chief Guest.
The move brings Punch Powertrain’s India R&D, sales and business functions into one collaborative workplace, with capacity for new projects.
The inauguration
Koen Morrhey, Global HR Leader, joined the India leadership, team members and invited guests to celebrate the opening.
“As Punch Powertrain wants to provide a great place to work, this larger office enhances the employee experience and gives our India teams more space to collaborate and share ideas, with room to grow further. It reflects the progress the team has made and provides a strong environment for the next phase of our journey in India.
Congratulations to the Pune team on the new office.”
– Koen Morrhey, Global HR Leader
“This expansion gives us room to grow in India, so we can support our customers’ current projects and take on new ones. We look forward to growing our business in India together with our customers and partners. “
– Sanjeet Acharya, Country Manager India
Punch Powertrain in India
Punch Powertrain entered India in 2021 with its R&D centre in Pune, which contributes to innovative products for markets worldwide and adapts Punch technologies to India’s driving conditions, traffic and climate. Punch DCTs have been on Indian roads since 2022.
Punch Powertrain’s CVT, a proven technology with more than 4 million units on the road worldwide, will soon power compact SUVs in India for a leading global OEM.
India is one of the most dynamic automotive markets in the world, and it is moving quickly towards more efficient, lower-emission vehicles. Our new Pune office marks an important milestone for Punch Powertrain in India. From Pune, we will continue to support our customers with efficient transmission and electrification solutions, today and as the market evolves.
Technology for India’s future
As India’s automotive industry responds to evolving regulations and growing demand for more efficient vehicles, hybrid and electric powertrains are becoming increasingly important.
Punch Powertrain’s portfolio spans DCTs, CVTs, 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.
With this expansion, Punch Powertrain is entering the next chapter of its India journey, bringing more of its technologies to Indian roads and supporting the country’s transition towards cleaner and more efficient mobility.
About Punch Powertrain
Punch Powertrain is an independent automotive powertrain supplier, developing and producing transmission and electrification solutions, including hybrid systems, BEV drivetrains, and controllers for the global automotive industry. With operations in Belgium, China, India, France, and Malaysia, Punch Powertrain is committed to delivering affordable, innovative, and sustainable mobility solutions.
