Schaeffler India Limited (BSE: 505790, NSE: SCHAEFFLER), the Motion Technology Company, has appointed Amit Bhalerao as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective August 10, 2026.

In his new role, Bhalerao will lead the company’s manufacturing operations across India and drive operational excellence, manufacturing strategy, digital transformation and capability development. He will also focus on strengthening Schaeffler India’s customer-centric approach and long-term growth agenda.

As a member of Schaeffler India’s Executive Leadership Team, Bhalerao will work closely with business and functional leaders to shape the company’s manufacturing footprint, improve operational performance, accelerate localisation initiatives and build future-ready manufacturing capabilities across its plants.

Welcoming Bhalerao to the leadership team, Harsha Kadam, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Schaeffler India Limited, said: “India continues to be a strategic growth market for Schaeffler, and strengthening our manufacturing and operations capabilities is central to our journey as the leading Motion Technology Company. Amit brings extensive experience in leading complex manufacturing operations, driving operational excellence and building high-performing teams.”

He added: “His leadership will further enhance our manufacturing competitiveness, customer focus and innovation capabilities as we continue delivering greater value to our customers and stakeholders. We wish Amit the very best and many successes in his journey at Schaeffler in India.”

Bhalerao brings more than 23 years of global leadership experience across manufacturing, operations, business excellence, lean transformation, quality and supply chain management.

Before joining Schaeffler India, he served as Managing Director and Vice President of Operations at Kelvion India, where he led operations and business performance while driving manufacturing excellence, technology transfer and capacity expansion initiatives.

His earlier leadership roles at Cummins, Eaton, Sterlite Technologies and other global organisations focused on lean manufacturing, operational excellence, continuous improvement and strategic transformation.