汽車用AHSS的印度市場評估:各種車型，用途類別，鋼類別，各地區，機會，預測(2019年度～2033年度)

預計到 2033 財年，印度汽車先進高強度鋼 (AHSS) 市場規模將從 2025 財年的 15.5 億美元增至 28.1 億美元，在 2026 財年 - 2033 財年的預測期內，複合年增長率將達到 7.77%。由於汽車產業同時追求更高的安全性和燃油效率，市場呈現強勁成長動能。嚴格的碰撞測試規範和排放法規的變化迫使製造商在所有車輛架構中使用這些高強度材料。

這種材料的高強度重量比使汽車製造商能夠在不影響結構完整性和碰撞性能的情況下顯著減輕重量。政府對汽車安全標準的強制要求，加上消費者對乘客保護意識的不斷增強，正在推動先進高強度鋼 (AHSS) 在門環、立柱和底盤部件等戰略部件中的應用。豪華汽車市場的擴張也推動了需求，高端汽車製造商將先進高強度鋼（AHSS）作為差異化優勢。鋼鐵冶金技術的進步不斷拓寬其應用可能性，新鋼種的成型性和強度特性也得到提升。電動車的轉型開啟了更多可能性，因為先進高強度鋼（AHSS）可以減輕電池重量，同時確保車輛安全。當地鋼廠正在提高產能，以滿足汽車產業對客製化鋼種不斷變化的需求。

印度北部發達的汽車產業群正在利用其與鋼鐵供應商的聯繫和製造技術來控製鋼材消費。持續的研發支出以及材料在現代汽車設計中不可取代的地位推動市場趨勢。隨著對安全性和效率的持續關注，先進高強度鋼（AHSS）必將在印度汽車發展中扮演越來越重要的角色。

例如，2025年2月，塔塔鋼鐵公司卡林加納加爾分公司（TSK）開始從其冷軋綜合廠新投產的連續退火線（CAL）出口首批退火捲。此連續退火線旨在穩定生產包括先進高強度鋼（AHSS）在內的各種汽車用高強度鋼板。

例如，2025年3月，下一代鈴木奧拓正在研發中，預計2026年上市。第三代鈴木奧拓不含安全氣囊時，整車重量為580公斤。為了減輕車身重量，鈴木將採用Heartect平台的升級版。該架構由超高強度鋼板（UHSS）和先進高強度鋼板（AHSS）組成。

本報告提供印度的汽車用AHSS市場相關調查分析，提供市場規模與預測，市場動態，主要企業的形勢等資訊。

目錄

第1章 計劃的範圍和定義

第2章 調查手法

第3章 美國關稅的影響

第4章 摘要整理

第5章 客戶的迴響

• 受訪者的人口統計
• 品牌認知度
• 決定購買時考慮的要素
• 未滿足需求

第6章 印度的汽車用AHSS市場預測(2019年度～2033年度)

• 市場規模的分析與預測
  • 金額
• 市場佔有率的分析與預測
  • 車輛類別
    • 小客車
    • 商用車
  • 用途類別
    • 結構的車身零件
    • 底盤
    • 緩衝器
    • 門電子束
    • 薄板
    • EV電池保護
    • 懸吊系統
    • 其他
  • 鋼類別
    • 熱軋等級
    • 冷軋等級
    • 其他
  • 各地區
    • 北部
    • 西部·中部
    • 南部
    • 東部
  • 市場佔有率分析:各企業(前五名公司其他，2025年度)(金額)
• 市場地圖分析(2025年度)
  • 車輛類別
  • 用途類別
  • 鋼類別
  • 各地區

第7章 進出口的分析

第8章 供需分析

第9章 波特的五力分析

第10章 大環境分析

第11章 市場動態

• 推動市場要素
• 市場課題

第12章 市場趨勢與發展

第13章 政策和法規形勢

第14章 案例研究

第15章 競爭情形

• 前五名市場領導者的競爭矩陣
• 前五名公司的SWOT分析
• 前十大主要企業的形勢
  • Tata Steel Limited
  • JSW Steel Limited
  • ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India Private Limited
  • POSCO India Processing Center Private Limited
  • JFE Steel India Private Limited
  • Usha Martin Limited
  • Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
  • Kalyani Steels Limited
  • Uttam Galva Steels Ltd
  • Sanyo Special Steel Manufacturing India Pvt. Ltd.

第16章 策略性建議

第17章 關於調查公司·免責聲明

India automotive AHSS market is projected to witness a CAGR of 7.77% during the forecast period FY2026-FY2033, growing from USD 1.55 billion in FY2025 to USD 2.81 billion in FY2033F. The Indian automotive advanced high-strength steel (AHSS) market is witnessing strong growth, driven by the automotive sector's simultaneous quest for improved safety and better fuel efficiency. Tough crash test standards and changing emission regulations are forcing producers to use these high-strength materials in all vehicle architectures.

The high strength-to-weight ratio of the material allows automakers to reduce weight substantially without compromising structural integrity and crash performance. Government mandates for automotive safety standards, combined with rising consumer awareness for passenger protection, are pushing the integration of AHSS into strategic components like door rings, pillars, and chassis parts. Expansion in the premium vehicle segment is also propelling demand, with luxury makers specifying AHSS content more and more as a differentiator. Steel metallurgical advances continue to broaden applications potential, and newer grades bring increased formability and strength profiles. The shift toward electric mobility opens up more possibilities, since AHSS compensates for battery weight while supporting safety in the vehicle. Local steelmakers are raising capabilities to respond to changing demands from the automotive industry for custom grades.

North India's developed auto clusters control consumption, taking advantage of access to steel suppliers and manufacturing know-how. The market trend is upbeat with continued R&D spending and the material's unreplaceable position in contemporary vehicle design. With safety and efficiency continuing to be paramount, AHSS will continue to become ever more critical to India's automotive development.

For instance, in February 2025, Tata Steel Kalinganagar (TSK) began exporting the initial consignment of annealed coils from its newly commissioned Continuous Annealing Line (CAL) in the Cold Rolling Mill Complex. It is designed to produce a vast range of high-strength automotive steels, including Advanced High Strength Steels (AHSS), with stable and reliable output.

For instance, in March 2025, the next-generation Suzuki Alto is under development and is likely to hit showrooms in 2026. The third-generation Suzuki Alto had a kerb weight of 580kg, without airbags. Suzuki will use a more advanced version of the Heartect platform to achieve weight reduction. This architecture is composed of ultra and advanced high tensile steel (UHSS & AHSS).

Growing Safety and Security Concerns Drive the Market

The increased emphasis on occupant protection within the automotive segment is revolutionizing material selection strategies at its core. Frontal and side-impact crash performance regulatory requirements are compelling AHSS implementation in safety-critical structures such as door beams and B-pillars. Consumer knowledge concerning vehicle safety ratings drives market pull for vehicles with robust safety structures. Insurance companies provide premium rates to vehicles with established crashworthiness, further driving AHSS implementation.

Automakers are re-engineering vehicle platforms with optimized AHSS content to get 5-star safety ratings while managing costs. The material's high energy absorption properties make it especially suited for crash management systems. This safety need is compelling steelmakers and OEMs to form partnerships to create application-specific solutions that address changing protection needs.

For instance, in October 2024, Citroen Basalt received a 4-star safety rating at Bharat NCAP since they use high-strength steel, Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS), and Ultra High Strength Steel (UHSS) in order to handle front and side impacts well and reduce cabin intrusion.

Growing Demand for Lightweight Cars to Improve Performance Boosts Demand

The automotive industry's weight reduction drive is creating a record-breaking demand for AHSS solutions. Engineers are achieving mass savings in body structures without compromising performance by using high-end grades. The material allows engineers to pursue innovative approaches such as tailored blanks and hydroformed parts that facilitate optimum weight distribution. Electric vehicle platforms especially gain from AHSS implementation, where each kilogram saved is directly equivalent to increased range. Manufacturers are adopting multi-material approaches that integrate AHSS with aluminum in hybrid structures. New forming technologies are overcoming conventional issues with high-strength steels, allowing for more complex geometries. This emphasis on lightweighting is changing supply chains as steel manufacturers produce specialized steel grades for dedicated applications. Its capacity to deliver weight savings alongside structural performance puts AHSS at the heart of contemporary vehicle design approaches.

For instance, in 2024, Maruti Suzuki launched the lightest Swift. The fourth-generation Maruti Suzuki Swift shed 100 kg compared to its first-generation counterpart. This weight reduction has been instrumental in enhancing the car's overall performance due to the integration of Advanced High-Strength Steel (AHSS) and Ultra High-Strength Steel (UHSS) in the vehicle's structure.

Passenger Cars Segment Leads the India Automotive AHSS Market

The passenger car segment represents the majority of AHSS usage in India, and compact SUVs and premium sedans lead it. Both safety and driving dynamics are the priority in these vehicle segments, making AHSS a perfect solution. Safety cage structures, suspension parts, and crumple zones that improve crash performance are some of the critical applications.

The Indian middle-class consumer's increasingly preferred focus on safer vehicles drives robust demand in all mass-market segments. Automotive manufacturers increasingly are promoting AHSS content as a core competitive advantage, alerting consumers to its safety-enhancing value. The material is so versatile that engineers can balance various zones in the vehicle based on desired performance attributes.

As car manufacturers comply with more stringent regulations, AHSS integration per vehicle is gradually growing. This development is most strongly seen in new platform designs where safety and lightweighting are written from the start.

For instance, in January 2025, the Hyundai Creta Electric debuted globally by Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. Creta Electric is built with advanced high-strength steel (AHSS) and high strength steel (HSS) to ensure maximum structural integrity, with extensive use of hot stamping for enhanced safety.

North India Holds Dominant Position in the Market

North India's automotive production belt, with Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh conurbations at its core, controls AHSS consumption in the nation. The concentration of OEM factories and tier-1 supply bases in the area provides a strong ecosystem for material uptake. Established steel supply chains provide a confident supply of specialized grades to manufacturing units.

The area is favored by access to large steel producers and a highly skilled workforce with experience in advanced metal forming. High-end vehicle manufacturing in the region creates demand for high-end AHSS grades. Effective logistics infrastructure supports just-in-time delivery to assembly plants throughout the region. This geographical benefit is supplemented by tertiary institutions providing specialized auto-material courses. The intersection of these elements reinforces North India's role as the hub of AHSS innovation and utilization in India's automotive industry.

For instance, in 2025, the vehicle class-wise data for Haryana reveals distinct patterns in four-wheeler distribution. Adapted vehicles appear exclusively as four-wheeled invalid carriages (4WIC), with all 36 units falling under this specialized category. Motor cars overwhelmingly dominate the light motor vehicle (LMW) segment with 100,221 registered units, while showing no presence in other categories.

Impact of U.S. Tariffs on India Automotive AHSS Market

Potential US tariffs on specialty steel imports could disrupt supply chains for automakers relying on imported AHSS grades. Domestic steel producers may gain market share but face challenges in replicating advanced metallurgical properties. The tariffs could accelerate the localization of high-end AHSS production capabilities in India.

Automotive OEMs might experience short-term cost pressures but are unlikely to compromise on safety-critical materials. The impact may be most pronounced in premium segments using specialized imported grades. Long-term effects could include increased R&D investments in indigenous steel formulations.

Supply chain diversification and strategic stockpiling may emerge as mitigation strategies. However, the essential nature of AHSS for vehicle safety ensures sustained demand, with manufacturers likely to absorb some cost increases to maintain safety standards.

Key Players Landscape and Outlook

India automotive AHSS market features global steel leaders competing with domestic producers through technological differentiation. Key players are investing in application engineering teams that collaborate directly with automakers on material solutions. Competition centers on developing grades with optimal strength-formability balance for specific components.

Strategic partnerships are forming between steel producers and research institutions to advance metallurgical innovations. The aftermarket is becoming increasingly important, with solutions for collision repair gaining prominence. Differentiation strategies focus on technical service support and just-in-time delivery capabilities.

Startups are entering with novel coating technologies that enhance AHSS performance. The competitive landscape rewards those who can combine material innovation with cost-effective production methods. Continuous advancement in steel technologies remains crucial for maintaining a market position in this rapidly evolving sector.

For instance, in December 2022, Jindal Steel and Power Limited (JSPL) spent USD 935.89 million under the PLI scheme for specialty steel to manufacture eight types of high-end alloys in the country. The company manufactures high tensile sheets, such as auto-GR steel AHSS, and cold-rolled and coated products for the automobile industry.

Table of Contents

1. Project Scope and Definitions

2. Research Methodology

3. Impact of U.S. Tariffs

4. Executive Summary

5. Voice of Customers

• 5.1. Respondent Demographics
• 5.2. Brand Awareness
• 5.3. Factors Considered in Purchase Decisions
• 5.4. Unmet Needs

6. India Automotive AHSS Market Outlook, FY2019-FY2033F

• 6.1. Market Size Analysis & Forecast
  • 6.1.1. By Value
• 6.2. Market Share Analysis & Forecast
  • 6.2.1. By Vehicle Type
    • 6.2.1.1. Passenger Vehicles
    • 6.2.1.2. Commercial Vehicles
  • 6.2.2. By Application Type
    • 6.2.2.1. Structural Body Parts
    • 6.2.2.2. Chassis
    • 6.2.2.3. Bumpers
    • 6.2.2.4. Door Beams
    • 6.2.2.5. Seating
    • 6.2.2.6. EV Battery Protection
    • 6.2.2.7. Suspension
    • 6.2.2.8. Others
  • 6.2.3. By Steel Grade
    • 6.2.3.1. Hot-Rolled Grades
    • 6.2.3.2. Cold-Rolled Grades
    • 6.2.3.3. Others
  • 6.2.4. By Region
    • 6.2.4.1. North
    • 6.2.4.2. West and Central
    • 6.2.4.3. South
    • 6.2.4.4. East
  • 6.2.5. By Company Market Share Analysis (Top 5 Companies and Others - By Value, FY2025)
• 6.3. Market Map Analysis, FY2025
  • 6.3.1. By Vehicle Type
  • 6.3.2. By Application Type
  • 6.3.3. By Steel Grade
  • 6.3.4. By Region

7. Import-Export Analysis

8. Demand Supply Analysis

9. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

10. PESTLE Analysis

11. Market Dynamics

• 11.1. Market Drivers
• 11.2. Market Challenges

12. Market Trends and Developments

13. Policy and Regulatory Landscape

14. Case Studies

15. Competitive Landscape

• 15.1. Competition Matrix of Top 5 Market Leaders
• 15.2. SWOT Analysis for Top 5 Players
• 15.3. Key Players Landscape for Top 10 Market Players
  • 15.3.1. Tata Steel Limited
    • 15.3.1.1. Company Details
    • 15.3.1.2. Key Management Personnel
    • 15.3.1.3. Key Products Offered
    • 15.3.1.4. Key Financials (As Reported)
    • 15.3.1.5. Key Market Focus and Geographical Presence
    • 15.3.1.6. Recent Developments/Collaborations/Partnerships/Mergers and Acquisitions
  • 15.3.2. JSW Steel Limited
  • 15.3.3. ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India Private Limited
  • 15.3.4. POSCO India Processing Center Private Limited
  • 15.3.5. JFE Steel India Private Limited
  • 15.3.6. Usha Martin Limited
  • 15.3.7. Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
  • 15.3.8. Kalyani Steels Limited
  • 15.3.9. Uttam Galva Steels Ltd
  • 15.3.10. Sanyo Special Steel Manufacturing India Pvt. Ltd.

Companies mentioned above DO NOT hold any order as per market share and can be changed as per information available during research work.

16. Strategic Recommendations

17. About Us and Disclaimer

List of Tables

• Table 1. Competition Matrix of Top 5 Market Leaders
• Table 2. Mergers & Acquisitions/ Joint Ventures (If Applicable)
• Table 3. About Us - Regions and Countries Where We Have Executed Client Projects

List of Figures

• Figure 1. India Automotive AHSS Market, By Value, In USD Billion, FY2019-FY2033F
• Figure 2. India Automotive AHSS Market Share (%), By Vehicle Type, FY2019-FY2033F
• Figure 3. India Automotive AHSS Market Share (%), By Application Type, FY2019-FY2033F
• Figure 4. India Automotive AHSS Market Share (%), By Steel Grade, FY2019-FY2033F
• Figure 5. India Automotive AHSS Market Share (%), By Region, FY2019-FY2033F
• Figure 6. By Vehicle Type Map-Market Size (USD Billion) & Growth Rate (%), FY2025
• Figure 7. By Application Type Map-Market Size (USD Billion) & Growth Rate (%), FY2025
• Figure 8. By Steel Grade Map-Market Size (USD Billion) & Growth Rate (%), FY2025
• Figure 9. By Region Map-Market Size (USD Billion) & Growth Rate (%), FY2025