Tenneco Automotive India Appoints Arvind Gautam as Managing Director, Succeeding R.C. Subramaniam

Tenneco Automotive India announced that its board approved Arvind Gautam as Managing Director, succeeding R.C. Subramaniam, who moves to a new leadership role within the Tenneco Group. Autocar Professional reported the appointment on November 4, 2026.

Gautam's Appointment and Subramaniam's Transition

Tenneco Automotive India said R.C. Subramaniam is stepping down as Managing Director as he transitions to a new leadership role within the Tenneco Group. The board of directors approved Arvind Gautam as Managing Director of TAIPL and a senior management personnel of the company.

Gautam brings over 25 years of experience in the automotive manufacturing sector. He previously served as Executive Director and CEO for Off-Road, Interiors and Seating Businesses at SKH Group, and as Director of Operations at Autoliv India. He holds a bachelor's degree in engineering from the University of Bangalore and an MBA from IMT Ghaziabad.

In his new role, Gautam will oversee the overall leadership of the business, encompassing plant operations, profitability, workforce management, customer relationships, and strategic growth. The company stated that his appointment aims to strengthen operational performance and drive sustainable business expansion.

Tenneco Clean Air India's Expansion Plans

According to akta.pro company records, Tenneco Clean Air India Limited announced in May 2026 a Rs 69 crore greenfield Advanced Ride Technologies manufacturing facility in western India, part of a cumulative Rs 140 crore capex plan to scale its suspension business. In March 2026 the company disclosed plans to add 2-3 new factories in western and southern India to scale capacity for growing passenger vehicle and advanced suspension demand. The same records list FY2026 revenue of Rs 5,404 crore, up 10.5% year on year, and an order book of Rs 12,400 crore as of March 2026.

Earlier Tenneco India Leadership and Ownership Events

In September 2026, Tenneco India CEO Arvind Chandra cited domestic demand, exports and market-share gains as drivers of double-digit growth, according to CNBCTV18. In August 2026, promoters Tenneco Mauritius Holdings and Tenneco (Mauritius) sold a 15% stake in Tenneco Clean Air India through open market transactions on August 12, 2026, reducing their aggregate holding from 66.84% to 51.84%, ScanX reported. NDTV Profit reported that the promoter was selling an 8% stake through a block deal valued at approximately Rs 2,078.5 crore on August 12.