“I am very much looking forward to supporting the international growth of the bilstein group and contributing my experience to enthuse the Indian market about the group’s products and services.” Ramachandra Puttanna
“The expansion into India is of great importance to us. We see the Indian market as a subcontinent with a diverse vehicle fleet and rapid development in the automotive aftermarket business. In Ramachandra Puttanna, we have gained a very experienced and committed manager. I am confident that he will help us make great progress in India.” Karsten Schüssler-Bilstein, Group Managing Director
Ferdinand Bilstein India Private Limited has now been officially established – the 23rd international subsidiary of Ferdinand Bilstein GmbH + Co. KG! With the official opening on 1st April 2025, the Company has welcomed Ramachandra Puttanna as the Managing Director of the Indian subsidiary. With over 35 years of experience in the industry, Mr. Puttanna brings unparalleled expertise to drive our success in India’s dynamic automotive aftermarket.
“I am very much looking forward to supporting the international growth of the bilstein group and contributing my experience to enthuse the Indian market about the group’s products and services,” said Mr. Puttanna. Karsten Schüssler-Bilstein, Group Managing Director, pointed out: “The expansion into India is of great importance to us. We see the Indian market as a subcontinent with a diverse vehicle fleet and rapid development in the automotive aftermarket business. In Ramachandra Puttanna, we have gained a very experienced and committed manager. I am confident that he will help us make great progress in India.”