1975-1983 Motherson's Foundation

<p data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}">Motherson was founded in 1975 by our current Chairman, Vivek Chaand Sehgal and his late mother, Shrimati Swaran Lata Sehgal. ​
<p data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}">&ldquo;It was my father who suggested the name Motherson,&rdquo; explains Sehgal. &ldquo;I loved it immediately. It signifies trust, which is still the driving force behind our company after all these years.&rdquo;

Mother Son

The deep trust between a mother and child reflects Motherson's philosophy &mdash; trust is our foundation and the core of all our relationships.

Trust

It All Started with Silver
Motherson was founded as a silver trading company with an equity of INR 1000 (US$12) approximately.

1975 It all started with silver

1975

First Factory
Motherson Sehgal Cables was founded, with its first factory set up in Noida, India.

1977 Establishment Motherson Sehgal Cables 

1977

The First Automotive Component
T-Coupler: a small plastic connector produced overnight paved the way for Motherson&rsquo;s entry into the automotive sector.​

1983 T-Coupler

1983

1975-1983 Motherson's Foundation

1984-2000 Expansion in India

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<p data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:0.8,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}">For comparison
<p data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:0.8,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}">Wiring Harness Division in 2025 Countries: 21 <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;">Facilities: 116​

1984 1st facility for automotive business

1984

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<p data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:0.8,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}">The first vehicle wiring harness, developed for the Maruti Suzuki 800, weighed only 1.5 kg. In contrast, modern wiring harnesses are far more complex, weighing up to 20 kg.

1984 Maruti Suzuki wiring

<p data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:0.8,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}">From MSSL to SAMIL
<p data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:0.8,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;">Motherson Sumi Systems Ltd. (MSSL) was founded, which is today known as Samvardhana Motherson International Limited (SAMIL).​<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;">​

1986 From MSSL to SAMIL

1986

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<p data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}">For&nbsp;comparison
<p data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}">Modules and Polymer Products Division in 2025 Countries: 26 Facilities: 134

1989 Start of Polymer business

1989

Motherson Triplex Tools Established
The cutting tools trading business was established in Delhi, India, under the name Motherson Triplex Tools Pvt. Ltd.

For comparison
Precision Metals and Modules Division in 2025 Countires: 9 Facilities: 31

1992 Motherson Triplex Tools Established

1992

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1993 Publicly Listed Company

1993

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<p data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:0.8,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}">Services Division in 2025 Countires: 8 Facilities: 15

1994 Services Division Established

1994

Global OEM Customer
<p data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:1,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}">Began cockpit assembly for Mercedes-Benz in India, establishing a plant in just 39 days and marking the beginning of a strong partnership.

1995 Global OEM customer

1995

Our first plan was about growth in India, through vertical integration and joint ventures for product additions. The target was to achieve a turnover of 1 billion INR in 5 years, which was ambitious for a small company at that time.
Targets set in 1995: Consolidated net sales: INR 1 billion* Sales from outside India: 1% *28.7 Million USD based on the exchange rate for 30th November 1995
Achieved in 2000: Consolidated net sales: INR 1.53 billion** Sales from outside India: 0.1% *35.1 Million USD based on the exchange rate for 31st March 2000

1995-2000 First Five Year Plan

Introducing the Rearview Mirror
The rearview mirror business was established in India as a joint venture with Britax.

For comparison
Vision Systems Division in 2025 Countries: 17 Facilities: 38

1996 Established Rearview mirror business in India as JV with Britax

1996

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This vision continues to guide our thinking, actions, and behaviour, shaping both the present and the future: &ldquo;To be a globally preferred solutions provider.&rdquo;

1997 To be a globally preferred solutions provider

1997

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Successfully launched manufacturing of advanced polycrystalline diamond (PCD) cutting tools. As pioneers in ultra-hard materials, Motherson was the first in India to produce both CBN and PCD cutting tools.

1997 One of the Hardest Materials in the World

1997 

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<p data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:0.8,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}">The journey beyond India began with the establishment of a representative office in Austria, laying the foundation for global expansion.​

1999 First presence ​outside India 

1999

1984-2000 Expansion in India

2000-2005 Arriving in Europe

Motherson entered this five-year period in 2000 with: Facilities: 9​ Countries: 2 ​ Revenues:&nbsp;INR 1.53 billion (approx. US$18 million) The plan focused on expanding the global footprint through targeted acquisitions and joint ventures, aiming for tenfold growth while reducing dependence on specific geographies and customers. Ambitious yet clear financial targets were set, including a Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) of 40% and a dividend payout of 40%, benchmarks that have continued in every plan since.
Targets set in 2000: Consolidated net sales: INR 10 billion* Sales from outside India: 30% Largest customer contribution: &lt;25% ROCE: 40% Dividend payout ratio: 40% *USD 229 million based on exchange rate as of 31st March 2000
Achievements by 2005: Consolidated net sales: INR 10.29 billion**# Sales from outside India: 29% Largest customer contribution: 27% ROCE: 39% <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;">Dividend payout ratio: 43% **USD 235 million based on exchange rate as of 31st March 2005 #Including full turnover of joint ventures

2000-2005 Second Five Year Plan

Technology Services Launched
The company MothersonSumi Infotech &amp; Designs Ltd. (MIND) was established, now known as Motherson Technology Services Ltd. (MTSL).
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<p data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:0.8,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}">Technology and Industrial Solutions Division in 2025​ Countries: 8​ Facilities: 15

2000 MTSL

2000

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Motherson acquired Wexford Electronics in Ireland, establishing operations in Sharjah (UAE). In just 10 weeks, over 500 tons of equipment were relocated to Sharjah.<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: inherit; letter-spacing: 0px;">​

2002 First acquisition

2002

Chairman&rsquo;s Office in Germany
European headquarters opened in Germany (first Chairman's office outside India).

2004 European headquarters opened in Germany

2004

Moulded Rubber JV&nbsp;
A joint venture was established in India to manufacture moulded rubber products.
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<p data-ccp-props="{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335562764&quot;:2,&quot;335562765&quot;:0.8,&quot;335562766&quot;:4,&quot;335562767&quot;:0,&quot;335562768&quot;:4,&quot;335562769&quot;:0}">Elastomers Division​ in 2025​ Countries: 2​ Facilities: 5​

50 Years of Motherson