Germany is a leading European investment within the Indian market. There are a lot of mid-sized and top-tier German firms working in India. From April 2000 until March 20, 2024 German firms invested USD 14.634 millions in India. Over 1800 German businesses are operating in India and trade between India and Germany is expected to increase in the upcoming years due to the favorable business environment that has been created by the respective governments. The main sectors that generate the largest portion of German FDI include transportation metals electrical equipment, automobiles and trading, chemicals and construction. In April of 2019, government officials of Germany and India created an expedited system to make it easier for German and Indian firms into the other market. Let’s take a look at the top ten German companies operating in India in 2026.
Top 10 Leading German Companies in India
1. Audi India
Audi India, founded in 2007 was part of the German luxury automobile manufacturer, Audi AG, which is a subsidiary to Volkswagen. Volkswagen Group. Audi is now a well-known brand name in the luxury car marketplace in India. Audi offers a variety of cars, such as SUVs and sportbacks to Indian customers in a variety of models such as Q8, Q8 e-tron Q3 A4, Q5 and A5.
Audi India operates a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Sambhajinagar located in Maharashtra. The facility is involved in the manufacture of various models, including Q3 Sportback A4 Sedan A6 Sedan Q5 and Q7. The company is authorised to have 57 dealers and showrooms throughout India.
2. BASF
BASF was founded in 1865 was an German multinational corporation that is the biggest producer of chemicals worldwide. It is active in India since 1943, through its subsidiary BASF India Limited. BASF India Limited manufactures a diverse range of products such as chemicals, agro products and battery materials, as well as coatings solutions as well as architectural paints, adhesives and pharmaceuticals, coatings and nutritional products.
BASF India has multiple production facilities in Mangalore, Dahej, Chennai and Thane. The Mangalore plant which is owned by the business, is its largest manufacturing facility located in South Asia. From engineered plastics and chemicals to coatings and catalysts for cars The company manufactures a range of product lines in India.
3. Mercedes Benz
Mercedes Benz, founded in 1926, is a top German manufacturer of light commercial and luxury vehicles. The company made its debut in India in 1994 with its company subsidiary Mercedes Benz India Limited. Mercedes Benz India has launched various models of luxury vehicles that include SUVs, electrics and sedans on India. Indian market, including EQB, EQE, G Class, A Class, S Class, GLE, GLS, and many others.
Mercedes Benz India operates a world-class manufacturing facility in Chakan close to Pune located in Maharashtra. In in 2020 India was the very first outside of the United States for the firm to manufacture its most luxurious electric vehicle EQS 580. EQS 580.
4. Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank, founded in the year 1870, is a German international investment and banking service provider that has a presence in more than fifty-seven countries around the world. The bank first opened its branch in India in 1980 and maintains its base in Mumbai. A variety of integrated financial and banking services are offered by the company to private customers, corporations as well as institutions across India.
Deutsche Bank currently has branches in 16 cities across India. In 2022 Deutsche Bank started operations at the GIFT City in Ahmedabad to provide a banking platform for international companies.
5. Daimler Truck AG
Daimler Truck AG, founded in 1926 was an German manufacturer of commercial vehicles and trucks. vehicles. It has been operating in India since 2009 through its wholly-owned affiliate, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles. DICV produces and sells trucks with a weight of 10 ton on India. Indian market. The company also has developed an exclusive bus designed for Indian conditions, called BharatBenz.
DICV has a production plant that covers 400 acres, situated in Oragadam close to Chennai. The plant produces BharatBenz especially for India as well as other models that export to over 60 countries.
6. DHL
DHL was established in 1969 was an German multinational logistics firm that began operations in India in 2001 with its affiliate DHL Express India Private Limited. DHL Express India provides international freight shipping services, which include air and sea freight shipping, customs brokerage, courier services, as well as third-party logistics for companies of all sizes.
DHL Express India has a extensive fulfillment network across India consisting of the 142 offices, docks, and warehouses that cover an space of 115,000 square meters.
7. AUMA
AUMA was founded in 1964, is a world well-known German producer of electric actuators and gearboxes. It is operating in India from 1983 via its subsidiary, AUMA India. The company is a major manufacturer of various types of electrical actuators, which include multi-turn, part-turn, and linear actuators, which are available in India. Its product line also includes communication systems, gearboxes, systems and accessories.
8. Bosch
Bosch established in 1986, is a German large-scale engineering company and technology giant. The company came into India in 1951, and is operating across the country via 12 subsidiaries involved in a range of industries, including automobile electronic components appliances for homes, home appliances, software technology electric drives, automobile steering, and much more. There are 17 factories as well as seven application and development centres in India.
9. Siemens AG
Siemens AG, founded in 1847, is a German technology conglomerate with diverse interests in rail transport as well as industrial automation, health technology as well as financial services. Siemens AG has 8 subsidiaries across India that are involved in various industries including energy, mobility and smart infrastructure health technology, and many more. It has a significant presence in manufacturing India and has 10 production facilities across the country.
10. SAP SE
SAP SE, established in 1972 was an German multinational corporation that specializes in the field of business software. SAP SE has been operating in India since 1996, through its subsidiary SAP India. The main software offerings of SAP India include cloud ERP applications cloud for business data, as well as artificial intelligence for businesses. SAP India is present in nine Indian cities including Mumbai, New Delhi and Kolkata.
Conclusion
German companies operating in India are well-known for bringing cutting-edge technology with the most advanced research and development capabilities and cutting-edge business practices to India. An analysis that was conducted in 2024 revealed that more than 60% of German companies in India are planning to boost their investments in India.
