New Delhi, Aug. 26 -- Global auto component suppliers are shifting their focus to Asia, with a keen eye on India, as economic headwinds and trade tariffs rattle their strongholds in the US and Europe.

Leading companies like Samvardhana Motherson, Sona Comstar, Bridgestone and Tenneco are increasingly seeing the Asian market as a critical hub for growth. The pivot comes as the US auto market faces uncertainty from the Trump administration's reciprocal tariffs, pressuring component makers already grappling with softening demand in Europe.

"The global management has increased its focus on the Asia-Pacific region, and within this, India is emerging as a hub for growth," a top executive at a large auto parts maker said. "There is a belief th...