Aumovio Layoffs: Auto Tech Giant to Cut 1,000 Jobs in India

German automotive technology giant Aumovio has announced a significant reduction in its Indian workforce.

As part of a global overhaul of its Research and Development (R&D) operations, the company plans to trim approximately 1,000 positions in India, representing roughly 16% of its local staff.

This decision reflects a broader strategy to streamline costs and sharpen the firm’s focus on high-growth automotive technologies.

Global R&D Consolidation

Aumovio, which recently spun off from the Tier 1 supplier Continental, is undergoing a worldwide transformation to improve its competitive edge.

The company aims to cut a total of 4,000 roles globally by the end of 2026 across six countries, including Germany, Singapore, Romania, Serbia, and Mexico.

The primary driver behind these layoffs is a goal to reduce R&D spending from 11.9% of sales (as of Q3 2025) to below 10% by 2027.

By consolidating its engineering efforts, Aumovio hopes to eliminate redundancies and accelerate the development of market-leading products.

Strategic Pivot to Software-Defined Vehicles

The restructuring is not merely a cost-cutting exercise but a strategic pivot toward the future of mobility.

Aumovio is reallocating resources to prioritize “value-creating” fields such as Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs), Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), and autonomous mobility.

CEO Philipp von Hirschheydt emphasized that the company is narrowing its technology portfolio to align more closely with market demand.

In India, which serves as a critical Global Capability Centre (GCC) for the firm, the focus will shift toward localizing innovation and leveraging partnerships to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving electric vehicle (EV) landscape.

Aumovio Navigating Market Pressures

The automotive supply chain is currently facing intense pressure from rising manufacturing costs, fluctuating car demand, and stiff competition from Chinese manufacturers.

Aumovio is trimming its workforce in India, which is one of its most impacted geographies.

In doing so, the company joins other industry leaders like Bosch and Volkswagen in adopting leaner operational models.

Despite the cuts, the company maintains that it will continue to invest significantly in core future-oriented technologies.

Simultaneously, they plan to manage the workforce reduction as “socially responsibly as possible” through natural attrition and voluntary programs.

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