Ford India
Sub-brand
UnclaimedFord's subsidiary in India, manufacturing and selling Ford vehicles.
Last updated August 31, 2026
Overview
Ford India is Ford's subsidiary in India, established in 1995 and headquartered in Chennai. It produced models like Ford EcoSport. In 2021, Ford announced it would stop manufacturing in India but continue to sell imported vehicles.
Products and positioning
Mid-range market
Product categories. 汽车 · SUV · Automobiles · Sport-utility vehicles · Passenger cars · Automotive engines · Automotive parts · Extended vehicle warranties · Vehicle-finance services, historically
Recent events
- 2022
Ford explores a return to India through electric vehicles[1]
Product launch
Ford considered using its Indian operations as an electric-vehicle manufacturing base after ending conventional domestic production, but the proposed return was later shelved indefinitely.
- 2022
Tata Motors agrees to acquire Ford India's Sanand plant[1]
M&A
Ford announced an agreement to sell its Gujarat manufacturing plant to Tata Motors for INR 7.26 billion, while retaining arrangements that allowed limited engine production for export markets.
- 2022
Ford India negotiates severance terms with Chennai plant workers[1]
Leadership change · Other
Following the closure of the Chennai manufacturing operation, Ford India and the workers' union negotiated severance arrangements. The company presented a final severance offer in September.
- 2021
Ford to stop manufacturing in India
Other
福特宣布关闭在印度的两家工厂,停止在当地生产,但将继续销售进口车型。
- 2021
Ford India announces end of domestic vehicle manufacturing[1]
Bankruptcy
Ford announced that it would cease domestic vehicle manufacturing in India, citing growing losses, reduced demand, competitive pressure, and the lack of a sustainable route to profitability.
- 2021
Kotak Mahindra Prime acquires Ford Credit India's vehicle-finance portfolio[1]
M&A
Kotak Mahindra Bank's finance subsidiary acquired the Indian vehicle-finance portfolio of Ford Credit India as Ford reorganized its local activities after withdrawing from domestic vehicle manufacturing.
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