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- Asahi India Glass Limited (AIS) is India's leading integrated glass solutions company operating primarily in the automotive and architectural glass segments. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in New Delhi, AIS manufactures a comprehensive range of glass products including laminated windshields, tempered glass for sidelites and backlites, solar control glass, energy-efficient glass, decorative glass solutions, mirrors, frosted and lacquered glass, and value-added glass products for automotive OEMs and aftermarket as well as commercial and residential buildings. AIS serves customers across India through an extensive network of distribution centers and dealers. The company recently announced a ₹500 crore investment in a new greenfield automotive glass plant near Mehsana, Gujarat, aimed at producing 1 million laminated glasses and 1.2 million tempered glass sets annually, primarily for Maruti Suzuki's Gujarat plant. Additionally, AIS has implemented advanced sustainability measures including the installation of two waste heat recovery systems at its plants in Soniyana, Rajasthan and Roorkee, Uttarakhand, in partnership with GEA, aiming for carbon neutrality and enhanced environmental responsibility. Recent management changes include the retirement of Mr. Masahiro Takeda and appointment of Mr. Kazuo Ninomiya. These strategic expansions and sustainability initiatives strongly position AIS for continued growth and leadership in the Indian glass industry.