Imac India Coach Builders Pvt. Ltd.

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The KMS Group of Companies is a leading force in South India's bus body manufacturing sector. Founded by visionary entrepreneur Mr. Ismail Shariff, the group includes KMS Coach Builders Pvt. Ltd. and IMAC India Coach Builders Pvt. Ltd. – two industry pioneers known for innovation, quality, and large-scale production capabilities. With a legacy of excellence, KMS Group delivers state-of-the-art transportation solutions tailored for government bodies, private operators, and OEMs.

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Company Profile

Bus body building is a crucial segment of the automotive and transport ecosystem, particularly significant in India where over 90% of buses are custom-built by independent coach builders.

Market Size & Demand Drivers

Annual Demand (All-India): Approx. 30,000–35,000 new buses per year (pre-COVID), with 50–60% of bus bodies built by independent fabricators.
South India’s Share: Accounts for roughly 30–35% of the national demand, primarily due to state transport undertakings (STUs) and private contract carriage requirements.

Key Demand Segments

State Transport Undertakings (KSRTC, TNSTC, APSRTC, etc.)
Private Schools and Colleges
Corporate Staff Transportation
Inter-city and Tourist Coaches
Electric and CNG Buses (emerging)

Regulatory Framework & Certification

Governed by AIS-052 and CMVR 1989.
Bus body builders must be Type Approved by ARAI / CIRT.
Mandatory certification for safety, design, and emission norms.
Emphasis on automated production lines, robotic welding, painting booths, and crash safety standards.

Policy Trends & Government Support

Vehicle Scrappage Policy (2021–23): Accelerated retirement of 15-year-old buses, boosting replacement demand.
FAME-II Scheme: Subsidies for electric buses, especially for STUs.
State EV Policies: Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana pushing for EV manufacturing and ecosystem development.
Make in India & PLI Scheme: Support for localized manufacturing, including bus components.

Emerging Trends

Electric Bus Body Building: Specialized design needs (battery casing, light materials, air-flow design).
Lightweight Material Use: Aluminium, composite panels, sandwich structures.
Fully Built Bus Models: Collaboration between chassis OEMs (Ashok Leyland, Tata, Eicher) and select body builders.
Automation & Robotics: In welding, painting, panel fitting.
Customization: Luxury interiors, sleeper coaches, infotainment systems, AC / non-AC variants.

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