Founding Edition 2026 · WCRC sector group
Automotive and components workplaces in India: the 2026 ranking
24 organisations in India's Most Loved 250 Workplaces 2026 fall in this WCRC sector group. Their average composite score is 70, 0.8 points above the 69.2 cohort average, and 8 sit in the A bands. Equitable Opportunity is their strongest pillar on average (75.6) and Psychological Safety the weakest (62.4).
| Rank | Organisation | Score | Band | P.Safety | Rep & Inc | Eq.Opp | Transparency | Trust |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Mahindra & Mahindra | 89 | A2 | 80 | 85 | 95 | 84 | 92 |
| 10 | Bajaj Auto | 86 | A2 | 77 | 82 | 92 | 81 | 89 |
| 32 | Tata Motors | 81 | A3 | 73 | 77 | 87 | 76 | 84 |
| 46 | Eicher Motors (Royal Enfield) | 78 | A3 | 70 | 74 | 84 | 73 | 81 |
| 52 | Maruti Suzuki India | 82 | A2 | 73 | 80 | 89 | 82 | 80 |
| 64 | Hero MotoCorp | 75 | A3 | 67 | 71 | 81 | 70 | 78 |
| 84 | Hyundai Motor India | 75 | A3 | 67 | 73 | 82 | 76 | 73 |
| 86 | Bosch India | 77 | A3 | 69 | 75 | 84 | 77 | 75 |
| 116 | Toyota Kirloskar Motor | 70 | B1 | 62 | 68 | 76 | 71 | 68 |
| 118 | SKF India | 69 | B1 | 61 | 68 | 75 | 70 | 67 |
| 120 | Schaeffler India | 68 | B1 | 61 | 67 | 74 | 69 | 66 |
| 131 | TVS Motor Company | 69 | B1 | 61 | 66 | 74 | 65 | 72 |
| 133 | Apollo Tyres | 68 | B1 | 61 | 65 | 73 | 64 | 71 |
| 135 | MRF | 68 | B1 | 61 | 65 | 73 | 64 | 71 |
| 137 | Bharat Forge | 68 | B1 | 61 | 65 | 73 | 64 | 71 |
| 157 | Escorts Kubota | 65 | B2 | 58 | 64 | 71 | 66 | 63 |
| 163 | Ceat | 62 | B2 | 55 | 59 | 67 | 58 | 65 |
| 164 | Balkrishna Industries | 62 | B2 | 55 | 59 | 67 | 58 | 65 |
| 165 | Endurance Technologies | 62 | B2 | 55 | 59 | 67 | 58 | 65 |
| 166 | Amara Raja Batteries | 62 | B2 | 55 | 59 | 67 | 58 | 65 |
| 167 | Uno Minda | 61 | B2 | 54 | 58 | 66 | 57 | 64 |
| 168 | JBM Auto | 61 | B2 | 54 | 58 | 66 | 57 | 64 |
| 169 | Ola Electric Mobility | 61 | B2 | 54 | 58 | 66 | 57 | 64 |
| 242 | Michelin India | 60 | B2 | 53 | 59 | 66 | 61 | 58 |
Rank is position among all 250. Pillar columns show scores from 0 to 100. How the ranking was built.
Pillar averages against the full ranking
| Pillar | Group average | All 250 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychological Safety | 62.4 | 63.8 | -1.4 |
| Representation & Inclusion | 67.3 | 69.7 | -2.4 |
| Equitable Opportunity | 75.6 | 73.3 | +2.3 |
| Transparency & Accountability | 67.3 | 68.5 | -1.2 |
| Trust & Belonging | 71.3 | 70.9 | +0.4 |
What this group includes
The sector labels recorded in the ranking that WCRC placed in this group, with the number of organisations under each.
- Auto Ancillaries / Tyres 5
- Auto — Two Wheeler 4
- Auto — PV 3
- Auto Ancillaries 2
- Auto Ancillaries / Bearings 2
- Auto 1
- Auto — EV 1
- Auto — Tractor 1
- Auto / Diversified 1
- Auto Ancillaries / Battery 1
- Auto Ancillaries / EV 1
- Auto Ancillaries / Forgings 1
- Auto Ancillaries / Technology 1
Questions about this list
Which automotive and components organisation ranks highest in India's Most Loved 250?
Mahindra & Mahindra, at position 5 of 250 with a composite score of 89 (A2).
How many automotive and components organisations are ranked?
24 of the 250: 16 Indian companies and 8 multinationals' India operations. 8 of them are in the A bands.
How do automotive and components organisations compare with the full ranking?
Their average composite score is 70, which is 0.8 points above the 69.2 average for all 250. Equitable Opportunity is their strongest pillar on average (75.6) and Psychological Safety the weakest (62.4).
How was this sector group formed?
The ranking records each organisation under a sector label. WCRC sorted the 158 labels into 19 groups, so the group follows the recorded label, not a judgement about one company. This group includes: Auto Ancillaries / Tyres (5), Auto — Two Wheeler (4), Auto — PV (3), Auto Ancillaries (2), Auto Ancillaries / Bearings (2), Auto (1), Auto — EV (1), Auto — Tractor (1), Auto / Diversified (1), Auto Ancillaries / Battery (1), Auto Ancillaries / EV (1), Auto Ancillaries / Forgings (1), Auto Ancillaries / Technology (1). By secondary research only: published employee-sentiment evidence, a public disclosure audit, WCRC analyst evaluation and third-party validation, scored on the five-pillar WCRC Equity Index. WCRC did not survey employees for the ranking.
Other sector groups
- IT services, BPO and GCC
- Technology, software and semiconductors
- Banking and investment banking
- NBFCs, fintech, broking and payments
- Insurance
- Pharma, biotech and life sciences
- Healthcare services and medical devices
- FMCG and consumer brands
- Consumer durables and electronics
- Retail, e-commerce and food service
- Logistics, travel and aviation
- Industrials, engineering and aerospace
- Infrastructure and real estate
- Cement and building materials
- Power and energy
- Metals, chemicals, agrochemicals and textiles
- Consulting, professional services and staffing
- Media and telecom
- All sector groups
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- All 250 A to Z
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