DPIIT, Hafele to Boost Manufacturing Innovation, Localised Supply Chains

New Delhi, May 9, 2025: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and Hafele India Pvt. Ltd. signed an MoU on Friday to strengthen India’s manufacturing and innovation ecosystem by empowering product start-ups, MSMEs and entrepreneurs.

The partnership reflects a shared commitment to building resilient local supply chains and accelerating India’s vision of becoming a global manufacturing hub.

Under this strategic collaboration, Hafele will drive initiatives that support product innovation, local sourcing and entrepreneurship through targeted investment, mentorship and integration into global value chains.

Hafele will expand its support to startups and MSMEs by offering access to infrastructure, supplier development opportunities, technical collaboration and market access. Hafele has already committed over $2.5 million in an Indian appliance manufacturing start-up and has extended purchase orders to Indian MSME manufacturers of architectural hardware and furniture fittings.

DPIIT will facilitate ecosystem access through Startup India, enabling startup connections, program participation, and co-branding.

Sumeet Kumar Jarangal, Director, DPIIT, said, “This collaboration with Hafele India underscores our commitment to enabling industry-led innovation in manufacturing. Through investment, mentorship, and ecosystem partnerships, we aim to empower start-ups that are building the next generation of globally competitive manufacturing capabilities.”

Shri Sanjiv, Joint Secretary, DPIIT, said, “The partnership with Hafele India exemplifies our approach of fostering collaborative industrial ecosystems. It brings together global best practices and local entrepreneurial energy to drive sustainable manufacturing growth aligned with the Make in India vision.”

Frank Schloeder, MDD, South Asia, Hafele, added, “At Hafele, we believe that India’s innovation and manufacturing potential is unmatched. Through this MoU, we are excited to deepen our engagement with Indian entrepreneurs and start-ups and work together toward the vision of ‘India for India’ today and ‘India for the World’ tomorrow.”

The MoU was signed by Jarangal and Schloeder in the presence of senior officials from both organisations. It will remain in effect for  two years from the date of signing with scope for extension based on mutual agreement.