Excluding sales to other companies in the group, turnover in Hungary rose 9pc to HUF 343 bln. 

The headcount stood over 18,300 at year-end. Research positions came to 3,900.

Bosch spent HUF 136 bln on R&D in Hungary last year, up 21% from the previous year.

CAPEX amounted to HUF 145 bln.