NRB Bearings

What NRB Bearings does

NRB Bearings Limited, founded in 1965 and headquartered in Mumbai, is India's largest manufacturer of high-precision friction solutions (bearings), publicly listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (ticker 530367) with 1,001–5,000 employees. Its product portfolio spans over 3,000 designs across needle roller bearings (its signature product since founding), cylindrical roller bearings, ball bearings, tapered roller bearings, thrust bearings, and specialized variants such as cageless bearings and lightweight drawn cup bearings. Core technology is built around in-house engineering capability at the Turbhe Engineering & Design Centre (recognized by India's Department of Science & Technology), featuring proprietary design software, simulation tools, and testing rigs developed internally, supported by international certifications including ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, REACH and ELV compliance.

The business model is B2B hardware sales via direct enterprise sales to automotive and industrial OEMs, supplemented by an aftermarket distribution network for replacement parts and international subsidiaries in Thailand, Germany and the USA. The primary customer segment is Automotive OEMs (over 90% of vehicles on Indian roads run on NRB parts per company commentary), with growing exposure to industrial, aerospace/defence and EV applications. Pricing is enterprise contract-based and not publicly disclosed; revenue is recognized on one-time product sales with long-term customer relationships. FY26 consolidated sales reached Rs 1,335.15 crore (+11.39% YoY) with EBITDA margin of 19.5% and net profit of Rs 142.75 crore (+79.70% YoY); Q1 FY27 revenue rose 19.2% YoY to Rs 369.53 crore. Distribution is global, reaching over 40 countries.

NRB is executing a strategic diversification beyond automotive bearings into industrial (via a JV with Italy's Unitec Group for cylindrical roller bearings, December 2025), aerospace and defence (via the Rs 27.5 crore acquisition of Mahant Tool Room/MTRPL with AS9100D certification, July 2026), and US-based engineering and manufacturing (New Product Development facility in Columbia, South Carolina, January 2026). Management has publicly targeted consolidated revenue of Rs 2,500 crore by FY31 with export share rising to 40% of total revenue, supported by promoter holding of ~51.2% and progressive deleveraging of promoter-pledged shares through 2026.

Name

NRB Bearings

Legal name

NRB Bearings Limited

Website

https://nrbbearings.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

NRB Bearings Limited, founded in 1965, is India's largest manufacturer of high-precision bearings, producing over 3,000 needle roller, cylindrical roller, ball, taper roller and thrust bearing designs for automotive, industrial, aerospace and EV customers across 40+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bearing Manufacturing

NAICS

Ball and Roller Bearing Manufacturing (332991), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641)

SIC

Ball & Roller Bearings (3562), Aircraft & Parts (3720)

akta.pro primary industry

Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings) (IMAHAGAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aerospace Bearings, Bushings & Motion Components (IMABANAB)

Keywords

• Precision bearing manufacturing
• Needle roller bearings
• Friction solutions
• Automotive OEM components
• Aerospace precision components

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Bearing Manufacturing and Sales: NRB manufactures and sells high-precision friction solutions including needle roller bearings, cylindrical roller bearings, ball bearings, and other bearing types to automotive OEMs and industrial customers. Revenue is generated through direct sales to manufacturers and through aftermarket distribution channels. The company operates on a one-time product sale model with long-term customer relationships.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

NRB designs, manufactures, and sells high-precision bearings — including needle roller, cylindrical roller, ball, tapered roller, and thrust bearings — to automotive OEMs and industrial customers. The company also produces aerospace and defence precision components and, through a JV with Unitec Group, industrial cylindrical roller bearings. Its product range spans over 3,000 designs engineered through an in-house R&D facility recognised by India's Department of Science & Technology.

Product overview

NRB Bearings is a comprehensive friction solutions provider offering a portfolio of over 3000 high-precision bearing designs. The core product line includes needle roller bearings (the company's pioneering signature product), cylindrical roller bearings, ball bearings, tapered roller bearings, and thrust bearings. NRB has expanded beyond traditional automotive applications into six new growth verticals including aerospace/defence (via Mahant Tool Room acquisition) and industrial applications (via Unitec JV). The company serves mobility applications across automotive, industrial, aerospace, defence, and electric vehicle segments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Needle Roller Bearings NRB's signature product and the first needle roller bearings manufactured in India; high-precision bearings for engine, gearbox, transmission, and other mobility applications.
• Cylindrical Roller Bearings High-precision cylindrical roller bearings for automotive and industrial applications, including industrial-grade variants produced via the Unitec JV.
• Ball Bearings
• Tapered Roller Bearings
• Thrust Bearings
• Drawn Cup Needle Roller Bearings
• Full Complement Needle Bearings
• Lightweight Drawn Cup Bearings
• Cageless Bearings
• Aerospace & Defence Components Precision machined aerospace and defence components, including landing gear parts, fuel injection systems, and emergency door parts, manufactured under AS9100D certification at Mahant Tool Room Private Limited (MTRPL).
• Industrial Cylindrical Roller Bearings High-precision industrial cylindrical roller bearings manufactured through the JV with Italy's Unitec Group, targeting automation, construction equipment, aerospace, and agricultural machinery sectors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Revenue target of Rs 2,500 crore by FY31 (doubling from current levels)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Mahant Tool RoomcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 July 2026NRB Bearings acquired Mahant Tool Room through its wholly-owned subsidiary MTRPL in July 2026 for Rs 27.5 crore. The acquisition provides AS9100D-certified aerospace manufacturing capabilities, enabling NRB to enter the global aerospace and defence market estimated at $14.5-16.5 billion. The acquisition establishes a dual-use technology platform for landing gear parts, fuel injection systems, and emergency door components.
• Unitec Group (Italy)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025NRB Bearings formed a joint venture with Italy-based Unitec Group (and Mondial S.p.A.) to manufacture Cylindrical Roller Bearings in India. NRB holds at least 75% stake while Unitec owns up to 25% and commits to purchasing 20% of annual production. Manufacturing located in Uppal, Hyderabad. This partnership expands NRB's capabilities beyond automotive into high-margin industrial applications.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SKF India: Indian subsidiary of Swedish bearing giant SKF, the global market leader in rolling bearings and a direct competitor across automotive, industrial, and aftermarket channels in India.
• Schaeffler India: Indian arm of Schaeffler Group (including FAG and INA brands), a direct competitor in ball/roller bearings, linear motion, and automotive components across OEM and industrial segments.
• Timken India: Indian subsidiary of Timken, focused on tapered roller bearings and power transmission—directly overlapping with NRB's tapered roller bearing portfolio for automotive and industrial applications.
• National Engineering Industries (NBC Bearings): Part of the CK Birla Group, NBC is one of India's oldest and largest bearing manufacturers, competing head-on with NRB in ball and roller bearings for automotive and industrial customers.

Broad incumbents

• NTN Corporation: Japanese global bearing manufacturer with India operations; competes with NRB in automotive and industrial bearings and offers a broader global product portfolio and OEM relationships.
• NSK Ltd: Japanese bearing and motion control major with India presence; competes broadly in precision bearings for automotive, industrial, and aerospace applications at global scale.
• JTEKT Corporation: Japan-based global manufacturer of bearings (Koyo brand), steering systems, and machine tools; a broad incumbent with India operations competing in automotive and industrial bearings.

Emerging players

• Endurance Technologies: Indian auto components supplier focused on aluminium die-castings, suspensions, and transmission parts—adjacent but emerging as a Tier-1 supplier competing for similar automotive OEM content.

Others

• Bharat Forge: Indian precision forging and auto components giant; relevant as a comparable Indian precision manufacturer pursuing diversification into aerospace/defence and industrial adjacencies.
• Ramkrishna Forgings: Indian forging and machined components supplier serving automotive, railway, and industrial segments; comparable as a mid-sized Indian precision manufacturer pursuing export-led growth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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