Tenneco Clean Air India was originally incorporated as ‘Tenneco Clean Air India Private Limited’ at Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, as a private limited company under the Companies Act, 2013, pursuant to a certificate of incorporation dated December 21, 2018, issued by the Central Registration Centre on behalf of the Registrar of Companies, Tamil Nadu and Andaman at Chennai (RoC). Subsequently, the company was converted into a public limited company pursuant to a resolution passed by its Board on February 18, 2025, and a special resolution passed by its Shareholders on February 21, 2025, and consequently the name of the company was changed to ‘Tenneco Clean Air India Limited’. A fresh certificate of incorporation consequent upon conversion to public company dated May 16, 2025 was issued by the Central Processing Centre on behalf of the RoC.

The company is part of the Tenneco Group, a U.S. headquartered key global Tier I automotive component supplier. Its first manufacturing plant in India was established in 1979 at Parwanoo. It manufactures and supplies critical, highly engineered and technology intensive clean air, powertrain and suspension solutions tailored for Indian OEMs and export markets. Its customer base spans across OEMs who use its products in: (i) passenger vehicles (PVs), (ii) commercial vehicles (CVs), which comprises commercial trucks (CTs) and off-highway vehicles (OHs), and (iii) industrial and other applications, which comprises generator sets, small commercial vehicles, two wheelers and three wheelers (Industrial/Others).

It operates two business divisions: Clean Air & Powertrain Solutions and Advanced Ride Technologies. The Clean Air & Powertrain Solutions division comprises (i) Clean Air Solutions, where it designs, manufactures and sells exhaust aftertreatment systems, such as catalytic converters, mufflers and exhaust pipes to OEMs (Clean Air Solutions); and (ii) Powertrain Solutions, where it designs, manufactures and sells engine bearings, sealing systems and ignition products (such as spark plugs and ignition coils) to OEMs and the aftermarket under the Champion brand (Powertrain Solutions). The Advanced Ride Technologies division designs, manufactures and sells shock absorbers, struts and advanced suspension systems under the Monroe brand to OEMs and the aftermarket (Advanced Ride Technologies). These products are used for both internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and electric vehicles (EVs).

Business area of the company

Tenneco Clean Air India along with its Subsidiaries is engaged in the manufacture and supply of automotive components, shock absorbers, struts, catalytic converters, mufflers and exhaust pipes. It operates two business divisions: Clean Air & Powertrain Solutions and Advanced Ride Technologies.

Products of the company

Clean Air Solutions

• Catalytic converter with diesel oxidation catalysts (DOC) and selective catalytic reduction converter (SCR)-coated diesel particulate filters (SDPF)
• Catalytic converter for small commercial vehicles with DOC – Diesel particulate filters (DPFs) and SCR
• Muffler & Exhaust pipes
• Exhaust aftertreatment system for CTs (Inline)
• Exhaust aftertreatment system for CTs (Box)
• Exhaust aftertreatment system for Ohs

Powertrain solutions

• Main bearing
• Bush bearing
• Flange bearing
• Ignition – Spark Plug and Ignition Coil
• Shock and strut assembly – CV

• Shock absorber and strut assembly
• Shock absorber and strut assembly - passive
• Shock absorber and strut assembly - semi active
• Shock and strut assembly - CV

Awards, accreditations and recognition

• 2011: Received an award in recognition of ‘Good Parts Quality during 2011-12’ from Renault Nissan.
• 2019: Award as a winner under the ‘partnership’ category for the year 2019 at the DICV Supplier Meet 2021 by Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Private Limited.
• 2019: Awarded for ‘Achieving Excellence - Partner Level Performance’ by John Deere.
• 2021: Award for ‘contribution in supply chain management’ by VECV at the Annual Supplier Conference 2021.
• 2022: Certificate of appreciation for ‘achieving zero PPM for the year 2021’ at DICV Suppliers Meet 2022 by Daimler India Commercial Vehicles.
• 2022: Certificate of appreciation in recognition of ‘superior performance in the area of part design and development (supplier design category) in the year 2021-22’ by Maruti Suzuki India Limited.
• 2022: Certificate of appreciation in recognition of ‘superior spares performance in the year 2021-22’ by Maruti Suzuki India Limited.
• 2023: ‘Gold award for Case Study Presentation’ at the Supplier Quality Improvement Contest by Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited.
• 2023: Received a recognition for ‘partnership in development of new product platform’ at the Supplier Conference 2023 by Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited.
• 2024: Award for ‘Excellence in Supplier Mentoring’ by Daimler India Commercial Vehicles.
• 2024: Gold award for poster, slogan and case study by Quality Circle Forum of India at Safety Week - Pune circle.
• 2024: Received the ‘Appreciation award KIA India Partnership Day’ from KIA.
• 2024: Certificate of appreciation in recognition of ‘superior performance in the area of spares performance in the year 2023-24’ by Maruti Suzuki India Limited.
• 2024: Certificate of appreciation in recognition of ‘supplier collaboration initiatives for co-learning through exemplary sharing of best practices’ from Maruti Suzuki India Limited.
• 2024: Award for ‘On-Field Support and Collaboration’ by Maruti Suzuki India Limited.
• 2024: Received the ‘Supplier Appreciation Award’ at Mahindra Supplier Excellence Awards.
• 2024: Certificate of appreciation for ‘being a reliable partner and achieving quality excellence during the year 2023’ by Isuzu Motors India at Supplier Performance Awards 2024.
• 2024: ‘Platinum Award for Consistent Quality Performance’ by Ashok Leyland.
• 2024: Certificate of appreciation for ‘excellent support for components supplied during volume ramp-ups of G-12 engines during July 2024’ by Mahindra.
• 2024: Awarded the ‘Super 8 Participant in Regional Supplier Samrat FY - 2024’ at the Supplier Samrat - FY24 by Ashok Leyland.
• 2025: Gold award for case study by Quality Circle Forum of India at Safety Week – Pune circle.
• 2025: Received the ‘Innovation Award – Automotive Division at the Mahindra Supplier Excellence Awards.
• 2025: Recognised as ‘Q-Prime supplier for achieving end-to-end quality excellence’ by Daimler India Commercial Vehicles.
• 2025: Awarded as ‘Super 8 Participant in Regional Supplier Samrat – FY 25’ at the Supplier Samrat – FY25 by Ashok Leyland.
• 2025: Received the ‘Eco Edge Progressive’ certificate in recognition ‘as a value chain partner of Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited, for demonstrating dedication with continuous progress to integrate sustainability in its operations’, by CII-ITC Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development, Confederation of Indian Industry.
• 2025: Award on achieving 90% reduction in straight pass loss through Samunnati Drive by VE Commercial Vehicles Limited.
• 2025: Silver award for best performance in quality at the Supplier Meet 2025 by Albonair.
• 2025: Appreciation award for ‘dedication and commitment to excellence in 2024’ on partnership day by Hyundai Motor India Limited.
• 2025: Award as a winner under the ‘quality’ category for the year 2024 at the Annual Supplier Meet.
• 2025 by the Daimler India Commercial Vehicles.

History and milestones

• 1979: Its Parwanoo Facility, currently operating under its Powertrain Solutions business for manufacturing of its ‘bearings’ products, was established. 
• 1983: Its Hosur Facility, currently operating under its Advanced Ride Technologies division for manufacturing of its ‘ART’ products, was established
• 1997: Its Chakan Sealings Facility, currently operating under its Powertrain Solutions business for manufacturing of its ‘sealings’ products, was established.
• 1999: Its Bhiwadi Facility, currently operating under its Powertrain Solutions business for manufacturing of its ‘ignitions’ products, was established.
• 2000: Its first plant for manufacturing of ‘Clean Air Products’ was established at Nagar Road, Pune, Maharashtra. 
• 2006-2007: Its first dorst press for sintered components was installed in its Puducherry Facility
• 2010: Its Chennai Facility, currently operating under its Clean Air Solutions business for manufacturing of its ‘Clean Air Products’ products, was established.
• 2018: Acquisition of Federal Mogul entities by the Tenneco Group.
• 2019: Its Pithampur Facility, currently operating under its Clean Air Solutions business for manufacturing of its ‘Clean Air Products’ products, was established.
• 2023: Launched the BS6.2 solutions at Chakan I Facility, Chakan II Facility, Chennai Facility and Pithampur Facility.
• 2024: Introduced new generation shock absorber for the SUV and EV segment.
• 2025: Acquisition of Federal-Mogul Sealings India Limited, Federal-Mogul Bearings India Limited, Federal-Mogul Ignition Products India Limited and Tenneco Automotive India Private Limited pursuant to share swap agreements each dated March 25, 2025.