DPIIT and Hafele India Sign MoU to
Boost Manufacturing Innovation and Localized Supply Chains
Hafele
has already committed over USD 2.5 million in an Indian appliance manufacturing
startup.
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
(DPIIT) and Hafele India Pvt. Ltd. signed
a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 07 May 2025 in New Delhi, to
strengthen India’s manufacturing and innovation ecosystem by empowering product
startups, 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
investments, 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 USD 2.5 million in an Indian appliance
manufacturing startup 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.
Mr.
Sanjiv, Joint Secretary, DPIIT, stated, “The partnership with Häfele 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, Managing Director – South Asia, Häfele, added,
“At Häfele, 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 startups and work together toward the vision of ‘India
for India’ today and ‘India for the World’ tomorrow.”
The
MoU was signed by Dr. Sumeet Jarangal, Director, DPIIT and Mr. Frank Schloeder, Managing
Director – South Asia, Hafele India, in the presence of senior officials from both
organizations. It will remain in effect for a period of two years from
the date of signing, with scope for extension based on mutual agreement.