Wheels India Limited

About Wheels India Limited

Wheels India Limited, established in 1962, is one of the largest steel wheel manufacturers globally. The company is part of the TVS Group, India’s largest auto component manufacturer. The TVS Group began with a bus service in 1911 and has since become one of India’s largest business houses, with operations in two-wheelers, vehicle dealerships, logistics, and auto components. Wheels India Limited manufactures wheels for various segments including cars, UVs, commercial vehicles, tractors, and construction & earth mover equipment. The company also produces air suspension kits for trucks and buses. With over 15% of its turnover generated from exports, particularly from the construction & earth mover equipment segment, Wheels India is a significant global player in the auto components industry. The 2000s were a period of significant growth for the company. In 2000, it entered the earth mover market with 35” and 49” wheels. In 2005, the company began manufacturing forged aluminum wheels to serve the growing aftermarket for truck and trailer manufacturers. Two new facilities were established in 2007: one in Sriperumbudur for Big EM wheels and another in Bawal for car wheels. In 2009, a new facility was opened in Pantnagar to support the expanding truck and light commercial vehicle business. Wheels India launched its aftermarket brand 'TVS WILGO' in 2012 to address aftermarket needs. Wheels India partners with numerous Global OEMs such as Ford, Hyundai, Tata, Caterpillar, John Deere, Komatsu, Hyundai Heavy Industries, Case New Holland, Leyland, Tafe, and Suzuki. The company has received various awards, reflecting its 'Quality First' policy. Notable accolades include CAT SQEP Silver Certification 2010, TPM Award & Certification, Toyota Supplier Award for Quality & Cost ’09, and a Regional Contribution Award from Toyota at their 2013 Global Suppliers Convention. The company believes its future success depends on partnering with OEMs in their growth and delivering world-class products and services.