Setco Automotive Limited has informed the Exchange regarding a press release dated August 19, 2025, titled "Setco Auto Systems Signs MoU with VNIT, Nagpur to Drive Joint Research in Automotive Technology".
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Setco Automotive's subsidiary, Setco Auto Systems, has signed an MoU with VNIT Nagpur — an Institute of National Importance — for joint research in automotive technology. Key focus areas include next-generation drivetrains, friction facing tech, electric mobility, and sustainable vehicle solutions. A dedicated Clutch Research Laboratory will be set up at VNIT's Mechanical Engineering Department for new product development and advanced testing. The partnership also includes internships, live industry projects, and mentorship for VNIT students from Setco's R&D team. Setco, established in 1982, is one of India's largest MHCV clutch makers with 5 manufacturing units and a presence in the US, UK, SAARC, and the Middle East.
This is a non-financial, R&D-focused collaboration that strengthens Setco's innovation pipeline and talent access but is unlikely to move the stock price materially in the short term. It signals management's focus on future-ready technologies like electric mobility and advanced clutch systems, which could benefit long-term competitiveness.