Bain Capital-backed Dhoot Transmission merges FourFront to Scale 20+ plant auto electronics platform amid EV, ADAS push

In a move aligned with the accelerating electrification and electronics penetration in vehicles, Dhoot Transmission Limited, backed by Bain Capital, has announced the merger of Pune-based FourFront Limited with one of its subsidiaries to strengthen its automotive electronics and electrical manufacturing platform.

The integration brings together Dhoot’s global manufacturing footprint of over 20 facilities with FourFront’s Tier-1 capabilities in customized electro-mechanical and power electronics solutions. FourFront, incorporated in 2007, has built a 15+ year track record supplying electromechanical switches, power electronics products and EV-focused components to leading passenger vehicle (PV) and commercial vehicle (CV) OEMs.

Building scale in a high-growth electronics cycle

The transaction comes at a time when increasing electronics content per vehicle, alongside electrification and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), is reshaping automotive supply chains. The combined platform aims to offer end-to-end solutions across conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicle (EV) programs.

Dhoot Transmission, one of India’s established electrical and electronics players, designs and manufactures wiring harnesses, electronic sensors, controllers and switches for major OEMs. The addition of FourFront enhances its depth in power electronics and EV architectures—segments expected to benefit from sustained EV adoption and regulatory push toward cleaner mobility.

According to Rahul Dhoot, Managing Director of Dhoot Transmission Group, the partnership aligns with the company’s strategy of building a differentiated automotive electronics platform with scale, manufacturing depth and long-term investment capability.

Private equity backing for expansion

Bain Capital will continue to support the combined entity through its global automotive expertise and value-creation playbook, with a focus on deepening OEM partnerships, expanding product offerings and driving operational efficiencies.

Saahil Bhatia, Partner at Bain Capital, highlighted India’s favourable demographics, rising domestic consumption and sustained manufacturing investment as structural tailwinds supporting platform-led growth in automotive electronics.

For FourFront, the merger offers access to shared manufacturing infrastructure, supply chain synergies and enhanced R&D investments. Chairperson and Managing Director Shrikant Neurgaonkar said the partnership will enable continued investment in facilities, engineering talent and product innovation for the next phase of growth.

Advisory roles in the transaction were undertaken by KPMG and PwC as financial advisors, with Trilegal acting as legal advisor to Dhoot Transmission.