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TVS Motor has announced the acquisition of Italy-based Engines Engineering S.p.A. for around ₹50 crore.
Engines Engineering S.p.A is an Italian firm specialising in motorcycle and small vehicle design, prototyping, testing, and full-cycle development services.
The deets: the deal is a part of its plan to establish a global Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bologna, Italy.
In simple terms, a Global Centre of Excellence is a dedicated unit within an organisation that unites experts, tools, and best practices to set high standards, drive innovation, and share knowledge across the company worldwide.
The company will acquire 100% ownership of EE, the deal covers 1 million equity shares at €5.05 per share. The CoE will act as a concept-to-product innovation hub, combining Engines Engineering’s expertise with TVS Motor’s global R&D capabilities. This integration will strengthen TVS’s premium vehicle pipeline and support TVS-owned Norton Motorcycles in developing future-ready designs.
Why it matters: by tapping into Italy’s rich design and engineering heritage, TVS can bring world-class innovation back to India. This will translate into sharper designs and faster development cycles for its domestic portfolio, while also strengthening its presence in premium and export markets.
Most importantly, the collaboration encourages technology transfer, boosting India’s capabilities in automotive R&D. In short, India stands to gain from access to European design and innovation, helping local manufacturing and exports stay globally competitive.
