Schaeffler India Limited, a manufacturer of automotive and industrial motion systems, has expanded its industrial portfolio with the launch of large-size spherical roller bearings (SRBs), cast steel housings, and accessories. The new range, produced at the company’s Savli facility in Gujarat, forms part of its strategy to deepen localisation and strengthen its position in heavy engineering sectors.
According to its investor presentation filed with the stock exchanges on 3 November 2025, the new bearings range has been developed to Schaeffler’s X-life quality standards and incorporates advanced sealing, sensor mounts, and auto-lubricators. The portfolio targets applications in steel, cement, mining, power generation, and pulp and paper industries. The expansion also includes adapter, withdrawal, and hydraulic sleeves, enhancing compatibility across a wider range of industrial equipment.
The company said the portfolio expansion reinforces its localisation commitment by widening the existing product base within India.
“Our localisation content has increased to 79 percent in the quarter, which clearly indicates that we are leveraging the investments we have been making in India for India’s growth,” said Harsha Kadam, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Schaeffler India Limited. “We continue to increase our localisation content as well as invest more into India for India, and that focus remains central to our capex plans,” said Hardevi Vazirani, Director of Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Schaeffler India Limited
Schaeffler has also reported new business wins for cylindrical roller bearings (CRBs), tapered roller bearings (TRBs), and angular contact ball bearings (ACBBs) in the raw material sector. Additionally, it secured nominations for roller screws, ball screws, and condition monitoring systems in its industrial lifetime solutions segment.
Schaeffler India continues to invest in product diversification and manufacturing capability as part of its medium-term growth plan. Capital expenditure for the quarter ended September 2025 stood at INR 843 million, with investment focused on localisation and technology upgradation across its facilities. The company said its focus remains on expanding capacity and improving operational efficiency to support future demand in automotive and industrial markets.
“We have done the right things by investing and bringing in capacities into India, and our focus now is on leveraging those investments—sweating the machines that we have put in place—to generate the value these equipments are supposed to deliver,” Kadam said
Revenue for the third quarter rose to INR 23.6 billion, an increase of 13.9 percent compared with the same period last year. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) stood at INR 4.76 billion, up 20.2 percent year-on-year, while profit after tax reached INR 3.07 billion. The company’s operating margin improved to 20.2 percent, supported by higher production volumes and better fixed cost absorption.
The bearings and industrial solutions segment accounted for 38 percent of total revenue during the quarter, while automotive technologies contributed 35 percent, vehicle lifetime solutions 12 percent, and intercompany exports and others 15 percent. Domestic business grew 10.5 percent year-on-year, with intercompany exports rising 37.2 percent.
“We stay on track with our commitment to deliver double-digit growth, supported by better operating margins from volume and fixed cost absorption,” Kadam added.
Schaeffler India Limited, headquartered in Pune, manufactures automotive and industrial components under the brands FAG, INA, and LuK. The company operates manufacturing facilities in Pune, Savli, Maneja, and Hosur, supplying motion technology solutions to both domestic and international markets.