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.

American tier 1 supplier BorgWarner has further strengthened its business with two new orders from a Chinese transmission manufacturer and an extension from a German OEM in China for its dual clutch modules used in dual clutch transmissions (DCT).

Isabelle McKenzie, Vice-President, BorgWarner, said, “Our success in securing new projects in the Chinese market underscores BorgWarner's commitment to delivering innovative solutions in the region. We are dedicated to helping our customers grow their business in China and succeed in international markets.”

The seven-year extension with a German OEM in China follows a decade of successful collaboration. Compared to conventional longitudinal wet DCTs, the clutch assembly produced in BorgWarner’s Tianjin facility provides superior performance by reducing rotational inertia and minimising friction losses and leakage. These not only reduces drag torque but enhances transmission efficiency and provides a smoother responsive driving experience.

The company’s new business for supplying DCT clutch to a Chinese transmission manufacturer, will see the product being used in Chinese OEM’s SUVs and sedans, which will be sold in China and export markets. The clutch module will be produced in BorgWarner’s Taicang facility, features multiple key advantages – a compact design, superior thermal robustness and outstanding cost-effectiveness. Mass production is scheduled to commence by the end of 2025.

Bosch Group reported EUR 90.3 billion in revenue for 2024, down 1.4 percent YoY, with operating EBIT falling to EUR 3.1 billion. Despite the decline, the company remains committed to its Strategy 2030, targeting 6–8 percent annual growth and a 7 percent EBIT margin by 2026.

Chairman Stefan Hartung confirmed ongoing cost optimisation, structural adjustments, and job cuts in Europe to improve competitiveness. Bosch posted a 4 percent YoY sales increase in Q1 2025.

The company has also announced EUR 250 million investment in startups via Bosch Ventures and plans to double its Scope 3 emissions reduction target to 30 percent by 2030.

Bosch expects modest global growth in 2025 (2.25–2.75 percent) and aims for 1–3 percent organic sales growth. Acquisitions of Johnson Controls and Hitachi’s HVAC businesses may further boost sales by up to 2 percent.

Mobility: Sales fell 0.7 percent to EUR 55.8 billion. Bosch is expanding in hydrogen and EV technologies.

Consumer Goods: Sales rose 1.6 percent to EUR 20.3 billion. Bosch is increasing product launches and regional manufacturing.

Industrial Technology: Sales declined 13 percent to EUR 6.4 billion amid weak global demand.

Energy & Building: Sales dropped 2.7 percent to EUR 7.5 billion, with growth expected from new HVAC acquisitions.

Regional sales fell in Europe but grew in the Americas (+4.8 percent) and Asia Pacific (+0.7 percent). R&D spend reached EUR 7.8 billion, with free cash flow at EUR 0.9 billion.

Bharat Forge, one of India’s leading automotive component suppliers, has demonstrated resilience in its standalone financial performance for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2025, navigating global headwinds while capitalising on robust growth in its defence sector business.  The company showcased a steady performance despite challenges in certain international markets.

For Q4 FY2025, Bharat Forge recorded standalone revenues of INR 21 billion, with an EBITDA of INR 6 billion, translating to a healthy EBITDA margin of 29.1 percent. The company also reported a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of INR 4.9 billion.

For FY2025, Bharat Forge reported standalone revenues of INR 88 billion, a marginal dip of 1.4 percent compared to the INR 89 billion recorded in FY2024. Despite this slight decrease in revenue, the company managed to improve its profitability, with EBITDA at INR 25 billion (EBITDA margin of 28.5 percent) and PBT at INR 19 billion, both showing a marginal improvement compared to the previous fiscal year. The company also highlighted a strong balance sheet with cash on books of INR 26 billion.

The company stated that FY25 Revenues remained flat despite weakness in European CVs, mixed performance in export PV business. Oil & Gas recouped from the lows of FY24 while Defence displayed steady growth.

At a consolidated level, Bharat Forge reported revenues of INR 15.1 billion in FY2025, remaining relatively flat compared to the INR 15.6 billion in FY24. However, the company saw a significant improvement in consolidated EBITDA margins, rising from 16.4 percent to 18.2 percent.

A significant highlight of the year was the strong order inflow, particularly in the defence sector. During Q4 FY25, the company secured new orders worth INR 43 billion, including a substantial INR 34 billion towards the ATAGS order. As of March 2025, the defence order book stood at a robust INR 94 billion. For the entire fiscal year, the Bharat Forge group secured new orders worth INR 69 billion, with the defence sector accounting for an impressive 70 percent of these new wins.

The company also highlighted the strong performance of its ferrous castings business, which witnessed significant growth with revenues increasing by 23 percent, EBITDA by 35 percent, and a doubling of profits compared to FY2024. Key return ratios for this segment exceeded 20 percent.

Looking ahead to FY2026, Bharat Forge outlined its strategic focus on improving consolidated profitability through several internal actions. These include reducing losses in the e-mobility vertical, evaluating options for the steel business in Europe, improving operational performance in the aluminium business, leveraging North American manufacturing footprint and focusing on new business wins across traditional forgings, defence, aerospace and castings. The company also anticipates the integration of the AAM India business in FY2026, which is expected to further enhance its product portfolio and presence in the Indian market.

German technology company Continental has achieved a new 200 million radar sensors production milestone, highlighting its leading position in automotive safety technology with over 20 percent market share. This achievement the company states reflects the increasing adoption of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) towards autonomous driving.

The company reached 100 million units between 1999 and 2021, doubling this figure in just four years. This rapid growth signifies technological advancements and strong demand for vehicle safety features. Continental has also secured major new orders for radar sensors worth around EUR 1.5 billion, with production starting in 2026 and 2027.

Ismail Dagli, head of Autonomous Mobility at Continental, said, “The mark of 200 million sensors produced – and the major series orders – emphasise that Continental stands for high-tech engineering, pioneering spirit and customised technology solutions for every application in the automotive market. Radar sensors are a key component for the mobility of today and tomorrow. Without a differentiated portfolio of various radar systems, such as those from Continental, autonomous driving would not be possible.”

The rise in radar sensor sales is due to their essential role in modern driver assistance systems, enhancing safety and comfort. Modern vehicles can utilise nine or more radar sensors for functions like adaptive cruise control, emergency braking and blind spot detection, often combined with other sensors. Radar systems are also vital for highly automated and autonomous vehicles, providing crucial 360-degree environmental awareness.