Nahars Group India: Shaping the Future of Mobility: Embracing Innovation, Technology and Growth
Impact Recognition in 2024: Nahars India Group, a Well-Acclaimed Brand For Automotive Components Design and Development
The Indian auto component business is experiencing notable growth in exports, with a current valuation of $10 billion in FY24. Data says this valuation will increase and reach around $80 billion by 2026. One of the key driving forces behind this growth is that India is home to several renowned auto parts manufacturers.
Nahars Group India, previously known as Laxmi Group of Industries, is a leading automotive part manufacturer in India. It tells the story of an Indian company with modest beginnings 45 years ago that rose to the pinnacle of success. It is presently thriving under the driven, determined, and dynamic leadership of its Managing Director, Harshal S. Nahar.
Nahars Group came into existence in 1979 with a mission to address customer demand by constantly delivering the best quality products, practising TPM activities, and adopting newer technologies. Over the years, it has emerged as a premier manufacturer and supplier of high-quality automobile components to OEMs. The company offers a diverse range of automotive applications tailored for two-wheelers, three-wheelers (including premium segment bikes), passenger vehicles, and commercial vehicles.
Area of Expertise
Leveraging their expertise, rich hands-on experience, and high-quality resources, Nahars Group is actively involved in manufacturing tubular parts, assemblies, and assembled products, namely sheet metal assemblies, exhaust, tubular assemblies, and welded and painted assemblies. The company brings an illustrative list of forty-two-plus components.
Operating under Harshal S Nahar’s dynamic leadership, the subsidiaries of Nahars Group, Laxmi Rickshaw Body Private Limited, Laxmi Metal Pressing Works Private Limited, Nahars Engineering India Private Limited, and Luminaz Safety Glass Private Limited have grown to become industry pioneers in their domains.
Besides, Nahars Group is well known for its ethical manufacturing practices and use of advanced equipment across its ten state-of-the-art plants located in Aurangabad (Maharashtra), Narasapura (Bengaluru), and Hosur (Tamil Nadu).
The Man of the Hour: Harshal S. Nahar
At the helm of Nahars Group is Harshal S. Nahar, the visionary leader and managing director. He boasts over 15 years of experience in the execution of mechanical engineering projects and facilities planning projects at an automotive component manufacturer in India. His areas of competence include executing projects to reduce lead time, process improvement and redesign, reducing inventory, and managing capacity.
In the year 2012, Harshal’s passion for business drew him back to India when he joined his family business. He played a crucial role in driving the company’s commitment to unwavering standards of ethics, quality, and reliable deliverables. Mr Harshal further streamlined operations and championed automation in the company, laying the groundwork for transformative endeavours. Under his leadership, Nahars Group has grown towards uncharted territories of success.
Academically, Mr Harshal earned his Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Engineering College, Aurangabad, and his Master of Science in Manufacturing Systems from the prestigious University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA.
The Team and Work Culture at Nahars Group
Nahars Group stands as a beacon of innovation in the manufacturing industry with a dedicated team of industry experts. The skilled, trained, and consistent professionals dedicate their work to creating a knowledgeable, open, and innovative work environment.
Here, the team members are encouraged to be creators, learners, and solution seekers and develop innovative solutions. Mr Harshal’s unique leadership approach fosters the company’s friendly and family-like culture. The employees work together and empower each other to ensure collective growth.