Automotive

Automotive

Powering the automotive ecosystem globally

Automotive

Powering the automotive ecosystem globally

At a glance

The automotive world is moving into its PACE era—Polarized market realities, progressive Automation, software driven Connectivity and accelerating Electrification. As the only Asian bank with a dedicated automotive team, DBS partners with OEMs, captives, suppliers and mobility innovators across 51 cities in 19 markets to deliver capital, risk and ecosystem solutions built for this new mobility landscape.

Our solutions

We provide access across 19 markets and connect businesses throughout the automotive value chain. Our solution offerings cover corporate finance, trade, transaction and treasury services, as well as capital markets advisory, helping clients navigate industry trends and shape the future of mobility

  • Financing

    Enable growth across OEMs, captives, suppliers, distributors and the CEV ecosystem with working capital, term financing and structured lending tailored to the automotive sector.

  • Trade and Supply Chain Finance

    Delivering factoring, reverse factoring and digital supply‑chain solutions to improve liquidity and stability for OEMs and tiered suppliers.

  • Transaction Services

    Delivering reliable, efficient solutions for collections, payments and liquidity management across global automotive manufacturing, distribution and aftersales networks.

  • Global Financial Markets

    Mitigate FX, interest rate and commodity risks arising from cross‑border production, sourcing and sales across key hubs.

  • Advisory

    Supporting OEMs, captives, suppliers and mobility players with M&A, project financing and partnership structuring as the industry transitions toward automated, connected and electrified mobility.

  • Capital Markets

    Tap global debt and equity markets to fund electrification, platform digitalization and strategic expansions across the automotive and mobility value chain.

Client Stories
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Accelerating Growth with DBS

Deals
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Facility Refinancing

2026 - DBS India led a EUR 550 million refinancing facility for KTM AG, providing a strengthened and long-term financial foundation for the company.


Bond Issuance

Bond Issuance

2025 - DBS jointly arranged Giti Tire’s SGD 150 million, 5-year Sustainability-Linked Notes issuance, supporting one of Asia's leading tire manufacturers in advancing its sustainability agenda.


Initial Public Offering

Initial Public Offering

2025 - DBS Asia Capital was Joint Global Coordinator and Bookrunner for the HKD 4.73 billion dual primary listing of Hesai, a leading LiDAR technology company, on HKEX. DBS was the sole foreign bank in this landmark IPO.


Bond Offering

Bond Offering

2025 - DBS China partnered with Mercedes-Benz Auto Finance and International Finance in it's 2025 bond issuances in the China Interbank Bond Market, acting as Joint Lead Underwriter for MBAFC.


Green Loan

Green Loan

2025 - DBS served as Sole Green Loan Advisor for smart Automobile's landmark EUR 100 million syndicated loan facility, marking their inaugural offshore and first green loan outside China.


Green Financing

Green Financing

2024 - DBS Indonesia, with ADB and ACFP, extended USD 15 million green financing for PT Energi Kreasi's e-motorcycle procurement and battery-swapping stations across Indonesia.


Sustainability-Linked Loan

Sustainability-Linked Loan

2024 - DBS acted as financier and sustainability coordinator for Southland’s first sustainability-linked club loan, aligning with their commitment to deforestation-free rubber sourcing.


Dealer Financing

Dealer Financing

2024 - DBS India signed an MOU with Maruti Suzuki to provide dealer inventory funding across its >3,800 sales outlets, enhancing working capital support for India's largest auto manufacturer.


Awards
The Asset

The Asset

Triple A Awards 2025

Best Loan Adviser & Project Finance House of the Year, Asia-Pacific

The Asset

The Asset

Treasury, Trade, SSC & Risk Management Awards

Best Supply Chain Solution for Maruti Suzuki India, 2025

Global Finance

Global Finance

Sustainable Finance Awards 2025

Best Bank for Sustainable Finance Global

Global Finance

Global Finance

Best Digital Bank Award 2025

World’s Best Corporate Digital Bank

Global Finance

Global Finance

Best Trade Finance Provider Awards 2025

Best Trade Finance Provider Asia Pacific, Best Trade Finance Provider Singapore

Global Finance

Global Finance

Gordon Platt FX Awards 2025

Best FX Bank Singapore, Most Innovative Bank for FX, Best AI/Machine Learning FX Tool

The Asset

The Asset

Triple A Awards 2025

Best Loan Adviser & Project Finance House of the Year, Asia-Pacific

The Asset

The Asset

Treasury, Trade, SSC & Risk Management Awards

Best Supply Chain Solution for Maruti Suzuki India, 2025

Global Finance

Global Finance

Sustainable Finance Awards 2025

Best Bank for Sustainable Finance Global

Global Finance

Global Finance

Best Digital Bank Award 2025

World’s Best Corporate Digital Bank

Global Finance

Global Finance

Best Trade Finance Provider Awards 2025

Best Trade Finance Provider Asia Pacific, Best Trade Finance Provider Singapore

Global Finance

Global Finance

Gordon Platt FX Awards 2025

Best FX Bank Singapore, Most Innovative Bank for FX, Best AI/Machine Learning FX Tool

Research & Insights
  • Global revolution for autonomous vehicles

    Autonomous vehicles drive a global LiDAR revolution
  • Electromobility Frontier: Global Trends, Local Impact

    Rethinking mobility as a system of interconnected behaviours, incentives, and technologies.
  • Global Race for EV Battery Capacity Heats Up

    China remains major player as OEMs rapidly scale up battery manufacturing, driven by EV demand, gov't policies.
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    Decarbonisation of Transport

    Decarbonisation of Transport

    Delve into the trends of sustainable mobility to achieve decarbonisation
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