Electronics maker Dhoot Transmission Tuesday announced a strategic partnership with FourFront, under which the latter will merge with one of Dhoot’s subsidiaries to strengthen its automotive electronics and electrical platform.
Headquartered in Pune, FourFront is a Tier-1 supplier of customized electro-mechanical and electronic solutions to leading Passenger Vehicle (PV) and Commercial Vehicle (CV) original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in India. The company’s portfolio spans electromechanical switches, power electronics products and electric vehicle (EV) solutions.
Following the merger, FourFront will become part of Dhoot Transmission’s integrated automotive platform, combining complementary product capabilities, manufacturing depth and established OEM relationships. The move is aimed at addressing rising electronics content in vehicles and accelerating electrification trends across the automotive sector.
Rahul Dhoot, Managing Director of Dhoot Transmission Group, said the partnership aligns with the company’s strategy of building a differentiated automotive platform with strong electronics and electrical systems capabilities. He added FourFront’s expertise in power electronics and long-standing OEM relationships would enhance the group’s ability to deliver quality and scale.
Bain Capital will continue to support both companies, leveraging its global automotive experience to help scale operations, deepen OEM partnerships and drive operational excellence.
Saahil Bhatia, Partner at Bain Capital, said India’s favorable demographics, rising domestic consumption and sustained manufacturing investment will be key growth drivers for the sector.
Shrikant Neurgaonkar, Chairperson and Managing Director of FourFront, said the partnership would enable continued investment in manufacturing, research and development, and talent, positioning the combined platform for its next phase of growth.KPMG and PwC acted as financial advisors for the transaction. Trilegal as legal advisor to Dhoot Transmission, while KPMG and Desai & Diwanji advised FourFront.
