汽车用AHSS的印度市场评估:各种车型，用途类别，钢类别，各地区，机会，预测(2019年度～2033年度)

预计到 2033 财年，印度汽车先进高强度钢 (AHSS) 市场规模将从 2025 财年的 15.5 亿美元增至 28.1 亿美元，在 2026 财年 - 2033 财年的预测期内，复合年增长率将达到 7.77%。由于汽车产业同时追求更高的安全性和燃油效率，市场呈现强劲成长动能。严格的碰撞测试规范和排放法规的变化迫使製造商在所有车辆架构中使用这些高强度材料。

这种材料的高强度重量比使汽车製造商能够在不影响结构完整性和碰撞性能的情况下显着减轻重量。政府对汽车安全标准的强制要求，加上消费者对乘客保护意识的不断增强，正在推动先进高强度钢 (AHSS) 在门环、立柱和底盘部件等战略部件中的应用。豪华汽车市场的扩张也推动了需求，高端汽车製造商将先进高强度钢（AHSS）作为差异化优势。钢铁冶金技术的进步不断拓宽其应用可能性，新钢种的成型性和强度特性也得到提升。电动车的转型开启了更多可能性，因为先进高强度钢（AHSS）可以减轻电池重量，同时确保车辆安全。当地钢厂正在提高产能，以满足汽车产业对客製化钢种不断变化的需求。

印度北部发达的汽车产业群正在利用其与钢铁供应商的联繫和製造技术来控製钢材消费。持续的研发支出以及材料在现代汽车设计中不可取代的地位推动市场趋势。随着对安全性和效率的持续关注，先进高强度钢（AHSS）必将在印度汽车发展中扮演越来越重要的角色。

例如，2025年2月，塔塔钢铁公司卡林加纳加尔分公司（TSK）开始从其冷轧综合厂新投产的连续退火线（CAL）出口首批退火捲。此连续退火线旨在稳定生产包括先进高强度钢（AHSS）在内的各种汽车用高强度钢板。

例如，2025年3月，下一代铃木奥拓正在研发中，预计2026年上市。第三代铃木奥拓不含安全气囊时，整车重量为580公斤。为了减轻车身重量，铃木将采用Heartect平台的升级版。该架构由超高强度钢板（UHSS）和先进高强度钢板（AHSS）组成。

本报告提供印度的汽车用AHSS市场相关调查分析，提供市场规模与预测，市场动态，主要企业的形势等资讯。

目录

第1章 计划的范围和定义

第2章 调查手法

第3章 美国关税的影响

第4章 摘要整理

第5章 客户的迴响

• 受访者的人口统计
• 品牌认知度
• 决定购买时考虑的要素
• 未满足需求

第6章 印度的汽车用AHSS市场预测(2019年度～2033年度)

• 市场规模的分析与预测
  • 金额
• 市场占有率的分析与预测
  • 车辆类别
    • 小客车
    • 商用车
  • 用途类别
    • 结构的车身零件
    • 底盘
    • 缓衝器
    • 门电子束
    • 薄板
    • EV电池保护
    • 悬吊系统
    • 其他
  • 钢类别
    • 热轧等级
    • 冷轧等级
    • 其他
  • 各地区
    • 北部
    • 西部·中部
    • 南部
    • 东部
  • 市场占有率分析:各企业(前五名公司其他，2025年度)(金额)
• 市场地图分析(2025年度)
  • 车辆类别
  • 用途类别
  • 钢类别
  • 各地区

第7章 进出口的分析

第8章 供需分析

第9章 波特的五力分析

第10章 大环境分析

第11章 市场动态

• 推动市场要素
• 市场课题

第12章 市场趋势与发展

第13章 政策和法规形势

第14章 案例研究

第15章 竞争情形

• 前五名市场领导者的竞争矩阵
• 前五名公司的SWOT分析
• 前十大主要企业的形势
  • 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 策略性建议

第17章 关于调查公司·免责声明

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