Brakes India,a TSF Group company, unveiled its comprehensive range of products for passenger vehicles (PVs), commercial vehicles (CVs), tractors and off-highway applications at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. The company showcased its in-house designed and developed solutions, spanning conventional braking systems, air actuation systems, iron castings and an extensive aftermarket portfolio. These offerings cater to the evolving needs of both global and domestic markets.

“Our vision is global yet deeply rooted in India. We are expanding our international presence while steadfastly embracing the 'Make in India' initiative. Our roadmap is clear: to lead through innovation, expand our global reach, and drive the widespread adoption of electric vehicles. Our core engineering team possesses the expertise and capability to continuously enhance our products, encompassing foundation brakes with calipers, drum brakes, air actuation system, and even the booster master. We aspire for all our products to achieve global benchmarks. We are proud to contribute to the growth of the Indian automotive industry while expanding our global presence." said Brakes India Managing Director Sriram Viji.

Commenting on the issue, President of Heavy Vehicles Business Unit at Brakes India D Sridharan said, “As a trusted partner in the commercial vehicle industry, Brakes India provides solutions for vehicles ranging from 2 tons to 60 tons. Our new air actuation range exemplifies the precision, quality, and reliability that define our brand. This expansion enables us to cater to a broader customer base while strengthening our market position. Beyond foundation brakes, we are thrilled to enter the air actuation segment for trailers, aligning with our strategic focus on the rapidly growing Indian trailer market, which is projected to expand at a robust CAGR of ~15%. In addition, we are advancing innovative technologies such as Electronic Controlled Retarders, e-Park systems for commercial vehicles, and Hydraulic Hill Start Assist to further enhance safety and efficiency.”

“At Bharat Mobility 2025, we embraced the 'Beyond Boundaries' theme with our cutting-edge Opposed Piston Caliper. Designed for unparalleled braking performance, this bespoke solution delivers superior straight-line braking for high-performance vehicles and track enthusiasts. As India emerges as a global hub for automotive engineering, we see immense growth potential in both ICE and EV markets. Leveraging our experience serving multinational clients, we are strategically positioned to expand our export footprint and solidify our market leadership,” said President of Light Vehicles Business Unit at Brakes India K Vasudevan.

As a trusted Tier-1 supplier to leading OEMs worldwide, Brakes India continues to uphold its reputation for delivering cutting-edge solutions, focusing on design, development, world-class quality, competitive costs, and exceptional customer service.

Wheels India Limited (WIL), another TSF Group company, introduced a range of wheels tailored for the commercial vehicle sector and a cast alloy wheel rim for passenger vehicles. The 17-inch cast alloy wheel, designed specifically for the ‘Mid-SUV’ segment, offers a variety of offset configurations. Highlighting WIL’s commitment to excellence, Managing Director Srivats Ram  remarked, “Meeting customer expectations is our priority. These new products embody our commitment to delivering solutions that drive value and set industry standards.”

Turbo Energy, another TSF Group company, showcased its comprehensive range of turbocharger solutions at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. Engineered at its development centre in Chennai with support from BorgWarner Turbo Systems, Germany, Turbo Energy continues to pioneer advanced technologies to meet the demands of the mobility industry.

These collective efforts underline the TSF Group's enduring legacy in innovation, quality, and customer-centricity, ensuring their continued leadership across diverse automotive segments.“Our customer-centric approach helps us to understand customer needs and provide appropriate solutions. Currently, two-thirds of boosting solutions in the Indian market use our turbochargers. We have a strong product range of turbos for clean mobility, powertrains using CNG, LNG, flex fuel, and hydrogen, apart from other applications in gasoline, hybrid, and diesel. Furthermore, our state-of-the-art high-speed e-compressors are used in fuel cell electric vehicles. The company’s strong backward integration, aftermarket support, and technology know-how from BorgWarner Turbo Systems keeps us ahead of the competition to meet customer demands,” said Executive Vice Chairman at Turbo Energy Ananth Ramanujam.

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Schaeffler, a motion technology company, will showcase its range of electrified powertrain technologies at the 13th Schaeffler Automotive Symposium in Buhl this June.

The event, themed ‘Beyond Driving. Innovation made by Schaeffler.’, will highlight solutions for the entire spectrum of drive systems, including battery electric vehicles (BEV), plug-in hybrids (PHEV), hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) and range extender applications (REEV).

In the battery electric segment, the company focuses on highly integrated and scalable systems. The key developments include system integration, which combines e-axles, drive units and software to create efficient overall systems. Scalable inverter solutions platforms with X-in-1 functionality designed for faster time-to-market and lower costs. Enhancing electric motors and bearings – such as current-insulated variants – through material efficiency and modern manufacturing. Lastly, streamlining development using new approaches to reduce product complexity and accelerate market readiness.

For the hybrid and range extender architectures, Schaeffler will present technologies designed for diverse hybrid topologies, ranging from P1 to P3 systems. These solutions include:

• Dedicated Hybrid Transmissions: An all-in-one platform for hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles that integrates software and mechanical components.
• Range Extenders: Systems that utilise internal combustion engines more efficiently to support the ongoing transition to electric mobility.
• Seamless Integration: High-performance actuators and sensors used to make engine operation quiet and clean for vehicle occupants.
• Platform Compatibility: Designs that can be integrated into existing vehicle architectures while meeting cost and performance requirements.

Matthias Zink, CEO, Powertrain & Chassis, Schaeffler, said, “With our Powertrain technology cluster, we will be showcasing Schaeffler’s extensive development capabilities in the powertrain segment at the Schaeffler Automotive Symposium. We offer all customers the entire spectrum of powertrain technologies – from components to functionally integrated systems.”

Thomas Stierle, CEO, E-Mobility, Schaeffler, added, “Our expertise in mechanical engineering, electronics and software enables us to develop scalable system solutions. Thanks to a consistently integrated approach, Schaeffler is developing electric powertrains that optimally combine efficiency, a compact footprint, functionality, sustainability and industrialization.”

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Sundram Fasteners has announced that it achieved its highest ever annual revenue, EBITDA and profits in FY2026. The company surpassed the INR 60 billion consolidated income milestone during this period.

For FY2026, the company’s consolidated income reached INR 63.68 billion, EBITDA at INR 1.07 billion and net profit of INR 5.92 billion.

In Q4 FY2026, the income came at INR 15.29 billion, up 12 percent YoY, domestic sales grew by 14 percent at INR 10.28 billion, net profit of INR 1.79 billion, up 34 percent YoY.

In FY2026, Sundram Fasteners incurred INR 4.04 billion in capital expenditure to expand capacity for existing business lines and new projects.

Growth was supported by momentum in non-auto segments, including wind energy, aerospace and railways. In the automotive sector, sales were bolstered by the North American Class 8 truck market and internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle sales.

Arathi Krishna, Managing Director, Sundram Fasteners, said, “Our performance this quarter reflects the strength of our operational discipline and our unwavering focus on customer centricity. Despite a challenging global environment marked by geopolitical uncertainties, we have delivered all-time high results driven by robust domestic demand and improved efficiencies. We continue to see strong momentum in our non-auto segments such as wind energy, aerospace, and railways, which provide significant headroom for future growth. Additionally, new business wins across geographies have enabled us to further expand our global footprint. The uptick in North American Class 8 truck and ICE vehicle sales has supported growth in our automotive portfolio, while our strategic shift to directly engage with OEMs outside India in the fasteners division has enhanced both margins and market access, even amid broader industry sluggishness.”

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Tier 1 automotive supplier Sona BLW Precision Forgings (Sona Comstar) has announced its financial results Q4 FY2026 and FY2026, reporting its highest levels of revenue and profitability to date.  The company recorded growth in its electric vehicle segment, with revenue from battery electric vehicles (BEVs) contributing 39 percent share for FY2026.

For Q4 FY2026, the revenue grew by 47 percent YoY to reach INR 12.72 billion, EBITDA at INR 3.11 billion, up 32 percent YoY, PAT at INR 1.92 billion, an uptick of 17 percent YoY. Interestingly, revenue from battery electric vehicles program reached INR 3.59 billion, marking a 22 percent YoY increase.

During the quarter, the company secured four driveline programs. This included three orders from European manufacturers, marking the first time the firm has won three such contracts in a single quarter. These programs include:

• North American BEV Program: An order from a European manufacturer to supply gears, adding INR 2.2 billion to the order book.
• European BEV Program: A contract from a luxury manufacturer for assemblies, valued at INR 1.4 billion.
• Hybrid Platform: An INR 1.2 billion order from a European client for assemblies.
• Indian BEV Platform: An INR 1 billion order to supply assemblies for the Indian market.

For the full financial year, Sona Comstar recorded revenue of INR 44.75 billion, up 26 percent as compared to FY2026.  EBITDA for the year stood at INR 11.07 billion with a margin of 24.7 percent. The company expanded its portfolio by adding nine new electric vehicle programs and three customers, bringing its total to 67 programs across 35 customers.

Vivek Vikram Singh, MD & Group CEO, said, “Q4 FY26 was our strongest quarter financially and an important step forward in our strategic and technology roadmap, with new customers added in Europe and two new railway products commercialised. We delivered our best-ever quarter, with the highest revenue, EBITDA, PAT, BEV revenue and BEV revenue share. Revenue grew by 47 percent YoY, primarily driven by growth in EV traction and suspension motors, differential gears, differential assemblies along with consolidation of railway business. BEV revenue grew 22 percent YoY and BEV revenue share reached an all-time high of 39 percent. During the quarter, we won four driveline orders which includes three EV programs and one hybrid program. For the first time, we won three orders from European OEMs, and this is our first EV program win from Europe in almost four years. The hybrid program wins reinforce our view that hybrids are an opportunity for us, not a risk.”

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Tier 1 component and technology company Schaeffler India has announced its financial results for the Q1 CY2026, maintaining double-digit growth momentum across its primary business segments.

For Q1 CY2026, the company reported an 18.8 percent YoY uptick in revenue at INR 25 billion with a net profit margin of INR 3.19 billion, up 19.3 percent YoY.

The company attributed the robust results to strong performance in Automotive Technologies and Vehicle Lifetime Solutions, which fuelled stable earnings quality to increased localisation and improved capital efficiency.

While revenue grew significantly compared to the same period last year, it saw a marginal decline of 5.1 percent compared to the preceding quarter (Q4 CY2025).

Harsha Kadam, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, said, “We are pleased to report continued strong growth momentum across all our business segments. Automotive Technologies, Vehicle Lifetime Solutions, and Exports delivered robust double-digit growth, driven by successful business wins in our key focus areas. Despite ongoing supply chain challenges and inflationary headwinds, we successfully maintained the quality of our earnings. This reflects the effectiveness of our strategic focus on localisation and capital efficiency. We remain fully committed to achieving our financial and operational targets, capitalising on market opportunities and delivering consistent value to our stakeholders.”

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