ASK Automotive Expands EV Components and Short-Range Radar Housing Development in FY2025-26

ASK Automotive has outlined a broader technology roadmap in its FY2025-26 annual report by introducing several advanced engineering solutions designed for both conventional and next-generation mobility applications. The company has developed short-range radar housings featuring extremely thin wall sections and high-precision profiles, along with structural battery pack mounting parts, motor housings for passenger electric vehicles, non-drive-end housings and plates, and multiple lightweight precision components with heat-management capabilities. These products are intended for electric vehicles, internal combustion engine vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, power tools, and outdoor equipment.

The company stated that these product developments have strengthened its request-for-quotation pipeline while generating fresh demand for short-range radar applications and other emerging technologies. According to the annual report, the expanding product portfolio also creates additional diversification opportunities beyond the company's traditional automotive business. By leveraging its in-house tool room and design centre, ASK Automotive continues to enhance design precision, manufacturing capability, and product innovation across multiple industrial sectors.

ASK Automotive further disclosed that alloy wheel manufacturing technology obtained through a technical assistance agreement with a Taiwanese partner is currently undergoing technology absorption. The company expects this process to strengthen future manufacturing capabilities while supporting higher-quality production standards and advanced engineering requirements for lightweight mobility components.

Looking ahead, the company's research and development strategy will emphasize high-precision tooling that supports lightweighting and improved thermal management. Future innovation efforts will also focus on advanced material engineering involving aluminium alloys and braking systems to address evolving industry requirements across electric and conventional vehicle platforms.

ASK Automotive FY2025-26 Product Development and R&D Highlights

The annual report also noted that ASK Automotive invested INR 7.4 million in research and development during FY2025-26. The expenditure supports ongoing engineering activities aimed at expanding the company's product portfolio, improving manufacturing technologies, and strengthening capabilities in precision components for future mobility and diversified industrial applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

What new technologies has ASK Automotive developed in FY2025-26?
ASK Automotive has developed short-range radar housings with thin-wall, high-precision designs, battery pack mounting structures, motor housings, non-drive-end housings, and lightweight heat-management components. These products support electric vehicles, ICE vehicles, ATVs, power tools, and outdoor equipment while expanding the company's RFQ pipeline, enabling diversification beyond its traditional automotive business, and strengthening future opportunities through advanced engineering and in-house manufacturing capabilities.

What are ASK Automotive's future research and development priorities?
The company's future R&D strategy focuses on high-precision tooling that enables lightweight vehicle designs and better heat management. It also plans to advance material engineering in aluminium alloys and braking systems while continuing technology absorption for alloy wheel manufacturing. ASK Automotive reported spending INR 7.4 million on research and development during FY2025-26 to support these innovation initiatives and strengthen its long-term product development capabilities.