The policy text outlines an agreement between the Ministry of Commerce Industry's Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and Hafele India Pvt. Ltd., signed on May 7, 2025. The Memorandum of Understanding aims to strengthen India's manufacturing sector through innovation support for startups, micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), and entrepreneurs. This collaboration seeks to build resilient local supply chains and align with India's goal of becoming a global manufacturing hub. Hafele pledges investments into product development, infrastructure access, supplier development opportunities, technical expertise, and market entry strategies for these entities. DPIIT will utilize resources from Startup India to connect stakeholders, fostering growth and innovation aligned with the Make in India initiative. Hafele emphasizes its commitment to leveraging Indian talent to build local capabilities capable of competing on a global scale. The partnership is set to continue for two years, with potential for extension if both parties agree.
Key Entities Referenced
07 May 2025: Date the Memorandum of Understanding was signed.
New Delhi: Location where the MoU was signed.
India: The country where the manufacturing and innovation ecosystem is to be strengthened.
MSMEs: Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, a sector that the partnership aims to empower.
USD 2.5 million: Amount Hafele committed to an Indian appliance manufacturing startup.
Startup India: A Government of India initiative to build a strong ecosystem for nurturing innovation and Startups in the country.
Shri Sanjiv: Joint Secretary, DPIIT.
Make in India: A Government of India initiative to encourage companies to manufacture their products in India.
Frank Schloeder: Managing Director South Asia, Hafele.
Dr. Sumeet Jarangal: Director, DPIIT, signatory of the MoU.
Abhishek Dayal: Potentially a person involved in the press release or documentation. Insufficient context for further clarification.
Abhijith Narayanan: Potentially a person involved in the press release or documentation. Insufficient context for further clarification.
2127664: Release ID number.
Ministry of Commerce Industry: Indian government ministry overseeing commerce and industry.
DPIIT: Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, a department under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Hafele India: Hafele India Pvt. Ltd., an Indian subsidiary of Hafele, a global company providing hardware and fitting systems, and electronic access control systems.
MoU: Memorandum of Understanding, a formal agreement between DPIIT and Hafele India to boost manufacturing innovation and localized supply chains.
08 MAY 2025: Date of posting of the press release about the MoU.
PIB Delhi: Press Information Bureau, Delhi, the agency that released the information.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
DPIIT and Hafele India Sign MoU to Boost
Manufacturing Innovation and Localized Supply
Chains
Posted On: 08 MAY 2025 2:09PM by PIB Delhi
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.
Shri 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.
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Abhishek Dayal/Abhijith Narayanan
(Release ID: 2127664)