FPT is sharpening its strategic focus on India as the country experiences unprecedented growth in infrastructure, energy, agriculture and marine sectors. Strengthening this commitment, the company has partnered with AB Engineering & Systems (ABES), a move that aligns with its ambition to scale rapidly across Asia and ANZ. Ms. Eugenia Valente, Vice President of FPT Asia & ANZ and Mr. Anand Saraiya, Founder, AB Power and Managing Director, AB Engineering & Systems, detailed how FPT plans to accelerate its India roadmap with advanced technologies and strong local collaborations.
India Growth Priorities
Eugenia highlighted that India’s economic momentum makes it a priority market for FPT. She explained that India’s expanding infrastructure, rural electrification and maritime modernisation are creating robust demand for reliable power solutions. She emphasised that partnering with ABES gives FPT the right combination of market intelligence and on-ground reach. “India’s growth trajectory demands high-performance, durable and efficient engines, and our partnership with ABES enables us to address these needs with speed and precision.” She added, “ABES brings deep customer relationships and strong after-sales capability, making it the ideal partner to amplify our footprint.”
Anand mentioned that the real power of this alliance lies in the synergy between FPT’s engineering excellence and ABES’s local execution capabilities. “Together, the two companies are not just supplying engines, we are building a future-ready ecosystem that supports OEMs with high-performance, low-emission, and cost-efficient solutions”, he said.
Where Demand Is Rising
FPT expects power generation and off-road applications to anchor its growth in India. Eugenia noted that India’s energy landscape is evolving rapidly, with rising demand for dependable gensets across rural and industrial ecosystems. “Rural electrification, commercial backup needs and renewable-energy integration are accelerating the requirement for efficient generator engines, and this is where FPT has a strong advantage in fuel economy and durability,” she said.
Off-road applications also present strong opportunities as India’s construction, agriculture and material-handling sectors scale. “Our engines are engineered for harsh duty cycles and low total cost of ownership – precisely what Indian customers prioritise,” she highlighted.
The marine segment is expected to grow steadily, supported by India’s efforts to develop coastal shipping and inland waterways.
Technology Partners for OEMs
Anand cited that India’s OEMs are no longer looking for transactional suppliers. “They want long-term technology partners who can co-engineer solutions, accelerate innovation, and deliver measurable improvements in performance and operating costs. This is exactly where AB Power, formed through the collaboration between ABES and FPT, is creating a new benchmark for partnership-driven powertrain development in India”, he explained.
He further elaborated, “ABES complements this with on-ground engineering engagement. This collaborative approach ensures that every powertrain is optimized not just for output, but for reliability, fuel efficiency, emission compliance, and uptime. Our strong service infrastructure and technical support framework help OEMs deliver predictable lifecycle performance to their customers. This includes integration assistance, diagnostics support, field training, and parts availability – key enablers for reducing total cost of ownership.”
Technology and Clean-Fuel Strategy
Eugenia reiterated FPT’s technology roadmap around a two-pillar approach: advancing high-efficiency diesel engines while scaling natural gas, alternative fuels and electric powertrains. She stated that FPT diesel engines for power generation applications are already HVO-compatible, reflecting the company’s early shift toward cleaner combustion.
On natural gas technology, she cited the company’s leadership in Europe with more than 80,000 NG engines deployed. “Our experience in natural gas allowed us to support landmark innovations such as the world’s first methane-powered tractor and the T7 LNG concept,” she said.
Eugenia added that India has already seen early success, noting: “When Blue Energy Motors launched India’s first LNG truck facility in Pune, their initial models were powered by our 6.7-litre natural-gas engines – a significant milestone for clean trucking in India.”
Role of AB Engineering
The partnership with ABES is pivotal for FPT’s distribution and service strategy. Eugenia said the collaboration goes beyond expanded sales and focuses on delivering a new level of customer-centricity in the Indian market. “Together with ABES, we are building a resilient, long-term ecosystem that brings high-performance engines, strong localisation and responsive service support to Indian OEMs,” she stressed.
Through this tie-up, FPT plans to drive deeper OEM engagement across power generation, agriculture, construction, marine and industrial equipment, while enabling ABES to support global opportunities.
Electrification Momentum
FPT’s ePowertrain division, established in 2018, is leading its transition towards electrification. The company has made major investments in battery production, BMS development, eAxles and full e-powertrain platforms, supported by R&D hubs in Arbon, Coventry and Turin.
“The ePowertrain plant in Turin is our first carbon-neutral Industry 4.0 facility and represents our commitment to zero-emission technologies,” she said.
India’s Strategic Importance
Eugenia affirmed that India plays a central role in FPT’s long-term global roadmap. “India is absolutely critical for us – strategically, operationally and for sustained business growth,” she said. “The country’s infrastructure expansion and agricultural transformation create consistent demand across off-road, power generation and marine applications.” She added that with advanced technologies, a strong sustainability agenda and deepening partnerships, FPT is committed to powering India’s next phase of industrial progress.
“As India moves toward greener growth, higher productivity, and enhanced global competitiveness, this partnership opens the door to a new generation of powertrains – bringing together global innovation and local trust to fuel the next chapter of India’s industrial story”, reiterated Anand.