Uno Minda Limited, a tier1 supplier of innovative automotive systems and solutions to original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”), has announced a significant escalation in its ongoing battle against counterfeit products, with a series of targeted raids across India.
These coordinated enforcement actions, which have already resulted in the seizure of 4,280 counterfeit Uno Minda handle bar switches, were conducted in collaboration with local authorities and professional investigative agencies and aim to dismantle the production and distribution of fake Uno Minda parts, safeguarding consumers and upholding brand integrity.
The latest successful operation, conducted on August 28, 2025, in Sirsa, Haryana, targeted S.K. Traders, a prominent wholesaler operating from Showroom No. 21 and 22, opposite Vishwakarma Mandir Auto Market, Sirsa. Field investigations conducted from July 14 to July 15, 2025, confirmed that S.K. Traders, was actively dealing in counterfeit Uno Minda Starter Switches (SW0686Z), cobranding them with “Sarvi” and distributing them across Haryana.
The raid at S.K. Traders resulted in the seizure of 2,740 pieces of counterfeit Uno Minda Starter Switches, with an estimated market value of Rs1.20 lakh. This decisive action is expected to create a significant deterrent among counterfeiters operating in Haryana.
“Counterfeit automotive parts pose a serious risk to vehicle safety and compromise the performance and reliability that Uno Minda products are known for. These raids underscore our unwavering commitment to protecting our customers and our brand. We are actively pursuing and dismantling these illicit operations, from manufacturers to distributors, to ensure that only genuine Uno Minda products reach the market.” Stated a company official.
This Sirsa raid is part of a broader, intensified anticounterfeiting drive by Uno Minda in FY 202526. Other significant enforcement actions include:
Uno Minda collaborates closely with professional investigative agencies like EIPR India Pvt. Ltd. and Nucleion Risk Consulting Pvt Ltd, along with respective state police forces, to conduct these enforcement actions. FIRs and investigative reports are available for factchecking by journalists.
Uno Minda urges its customers to purchase products only from authorized dealers and to be vigilant against suspicious products. The company continues to invest significantly in anticounterfeiting initiatives to protect its customers, partners, and the integrity of the automotive aftermarket.
