SGS Pune lab becomes first TISAX-approved service provider in India

SGS says its Pune Chakan automotive laboratory has been approved to provide testing under TISAX, a security standard for carmakers and supply chains. The approval makes the site the first TISAX assessment service provider in India and expands SGS’s automotive testing footprint in South Asia.

Why it matters: - The approval gives automotive suppliers and carmakers in India a local option for TISAX testing. - TISAX is designed to standardize information security across automotive supply chains, including protection of sensitive and prototype data. - The Pune site’s status could reduce duplicate audits and compliance costs for companies working with multiple OEMs.

What happened: - SGS announced that its Pune Chakan automotive laboratory has been approved to provide testing services under TISAX®. - The Pune facility is the first site in India approved as a TISAX assessment service provider. - The announcement was made July 13, 2026, from Baar, Switzerland.

The details: - TISAX, or Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange, is a voluntary standard used by the automotive industry. - The German automotive industry created the standard to give supply chains a consistent benchmark for security requirements. - SGS said the standard helps companies demonstrate that specific security benchmarks have been met. - SGS said the rise of automotive smart technology has increased risks to related data. - SGS said TISAX assessment helps assure the safety and integrity of personal and commercially sensitive data. - Compliance with TISAX can support reduced risk and stronger data governance. - TISAX can also improve credibility through a single standardized assessment. - Companies can share results with multiple OEMs through the ENX portal, avoiding duplicate audits. - SGS said that can lower effort and long-term compliance costs. - Compliance can also help suppliers position themselves as preferred vendors in security-critical markets. - TISAX alignment supports OEM prototype protection requirements and global standards including ISO 27001 and the UK General Data Protection Regulation. - SGS said TISAX compliance can improve access to international markets through better global compatibility and scalability. - The Pune laboratory joins SGS TISAX-assessed sites in China and Germany. - SGS said that expands its global TISAX network and service availability for clients in South Asia. - SGS said the recognition reflects its expertise in protecting sensitive customer and prototype data. - SGS operates more than 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries. - SGS has a workforce of more than 100,000 professionals. - SGS has been in service for more than 145 years and is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under ticker SGSN.

Between the lines: - The approval fits a broader push by automakers to tighten supplier security as vehicles become more connected and data-heavy. - Adding an approved TISAX provider in India could make it easier for local suppliers to work with global OEMs that require the standard. - The move also strengthens SGS’s position in automotive testing, especially for clients needing internationally recognized security assessments.

What's next: - SGS is directing stakeholders to its automotive services. - The Pune lab’s approval may lead to broader adoption of TISAX-based testing among suppliers serving Indian and regional automotive markets. - SGS is likely to use the Pune site to support additional TISAX demand across South Asia.