JP Minda Group: A 70-Year Legacy of Innovation and Industrial Leadership

With a legacy spanning seven decades, JP Minda Group has established itself as one of India’s prominent industrial houses, with diversified interests across automotive components, clean energy, and integrated industrial solutions. Built on a strong foundation, the Group has steadily evolved since its inception under the leadership of Late Shri Jaideo Prasad Minda. The continued expansion led by Mr. Ashwani Minda and the forward-looking approach of Mr. Anirudh Minda together demonstrate how generational continuity and engineering-driven thinking have shaped a resilient industrial enterprise.

 

A Vision That Began With Shri Jaideo Prasad Minda

 

The journey of JP Minda Group began in 1956 under the farsighted leadership of Late Shri Jaideo Prasad Minda, the family patriarch whose entrepreneurial vision laid the groundwork for the Group’s early ventures in automotive manufacturing.

 

Guided by discipline, integrity, and belief in India’s industrial potential, Shri J. P. Minda embedded a culture of quality and technical consistency that continues to influence the Group’s operations. His approach to manufacturing and long-term business planning encouraged subsequent generations to expand while remaining anchored to strong engineering fundamentals.

 

The Architect of Growth: Mr. Ashwani Minda

 

Carrying forward his father’s legacy, Mr. Ashwani Minda, Chairman and Managing Director of JP Minda Group, has steered the organisation toward technological capability building and global collaboration.

 

An alumnus of IIT Delhi, Mr. Minda brings over five years of experience in automotive manufacturing, industrial administration, and international joint ventures. He currently leads multiple operating companies within the Group and has played a key role in strengthening manufacturing depth and operational integration across business verticals.

 

Under his strategic leadership, JP Minda Group made a focused entry into electric public transport, reflecting its commitment to clean mobility and next-generation engineering. The Group accelerated development of EV-specific components, including electrical systems, lightweight precision parts, and safety and signalling technologies.

 

A significant milestone during this phase has been the Group’s involvement in electric bus manufacturing and public transport electrification, contributing to India’s evolving urban mobility framework. His leadership has also supported the expansion of capabilities in battery systems and power electronics, aligning the Group with emerging electric mobility requirements.

 

The Future Torchbearer: Mr. Anirudh Minda

 

Representing the third generation of leadership, Mr. Anirudh Minda brings international exposure, engineering training, and a modern operational perspective to the Group.

 

He holds an MBA from IESE Business School, Spain, and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Michigan, USA. His professional experience includes roles at Mercedes-Benz USA and Maruti Suzuki, along with participation in advanced engineering and mobility-related projects during his academic and professional journey.

 

Within the Group, Mr. Anirudh Minda has introduced a technology-driven outlook with a focus on innovation, manufacturing efficiency, and global scalability, while remaining aligned with the organisation’s core values and long-term vision.

 

A Unified Mission Across Three Generations

 

From the founding vision of Shri Jaideo Prasad Minda to Mr. Ashwani Minda’s growth-oriented leadership and Mr. Anirudh Minda’s future-focused approach, JP Minda Group reflects how family-led enterprises can evolve across generations. Together, these leadership phases form the foundation of an organisation that continues to expand while maintaining continuity in values and engineering discipline.

 

About JP Minda Group

 

JP Minda Group is one of India’s leading industrial conglomerates with diversified operations across automotive components, clean energy solutions, and advanced manufacturing. The Group’s 16 operating companies together form an integrated industrial ecosystem across materials, electronics, tooling, and system-level solutions.

 

The Group’s portfolio includes:

  • JNS Instruments Ltd – Precision instrument clusters and driver information systems
  • Jay Ushin Ltd – Automotive locks, latches, access systems, and switches with Japanese collaboration
  • Jay FE Cylinders Ltd – High-pressure CNG cylinders and gas storage solutions in steel and carbon fibre
  • JPM Auto Industries Ltd (JAI) – New energy commercial vehicles, including electric buses and trucks
  • JPM Tools Ltd – Centralised tool room
  • JPM Automobiles Ltd – Magnesium and zinc die casting
  • Jay Iron & Steel Ltd and Maa Samleshwari – Sponge iron
  • Jay Ace Technologies Ltd – Lead-acid batteries for automotive and home power
  • JNJ Electronics Ltd – EMS and PCB assembly
  • Jay Iber Ltd – Aluminium gravity die casting parts
  • JJF Castings Ltd – Aluminium alloy wheels
  • JPM Industries Ltd – Injection moulded components
  • JFB Technologies Ltd – Fine blanking parts 
  • JPM Power Ltd – Lithium-ion batteries, e-axles, motors, and controllers
  • JPM Energy Solution – Smart energy meters
  • Chitratoon Studios – Creative and media arm delivering animation and digital content solutions 

 

With 37 manufacturing facilities across India and a workforce of over 12,000 employees, the Group operates with a consolidated turnover exceeding USD 500 million. It collaborates with technology partners from Japan, Korea, and Europe, and maintains R&D and engineering centres in India, Spain, Korea, and Japan.

 

JP Minda Group is also evaluating opportunities in education and healthcare as part of its long-term diversification roadmap. Guided by its motto, “Progress Through Purpose,” the Group continues to focus on responsible growth and sustained industrial contribution.