Mumbai, March 31 -- As global industrial markets navigate a landscape of currency volatility and cooling regional economies, the Freudenberg Group is pivotally positioning India as a primary 'shining star' for its future growth.

With nearly 40 percent of its Indian revenue tied to the automotive sector, the German technology giant is doubling down on localisation, EV transitions and strategic inorganic growth to solidify its regional presence.

While the Group's global sales saw a modest contraction of 1.8 percent in 2025, totalling EUR 11.73 billion due to softening exchange rates, Freudenberg India defied the downward trend. The Indian arm reported robust sales of INR 44.27 billion, maintaining healthy double-digit operating margins ac...