RSB

What RSB does

RSB Transmissions (I) Ltd. (RSB Group) is an India-headquartered, Bain Capital-backed Tier-1 automotive components manufacturer founded in 1973 by R. K. Behera and S. K. Behera in Jamshedpur. The company designs, develops and manufactures drivetrain aggregates and systems - propeller shafts (largest India M&HCV market share), rear and front axles, gearboxes, transmission gears/shafts/hubs, fifth wheel couplings, bevel gear boxes and suspension systems - as well as construction and mining equipment structural parts (main frames, booms, arms, buckets) and agricultural and industrial gear components. Primary customers are OEMs including Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, Mahindra, Daimler, Volvo, JCB, Caterpillar, John Deere, Tata Hitachi, TAFE and Isuzu. The company operates 15+ plants across India plus wholly-owned facilities in Homer, Michigan (USA) and Silao, Guanajuato (Mexico), with a captive R&D arm, I-Design Engineering Solutions Ltd., based in Pune.

The business model is B2B hardware sales - approximately 75% of revenue from OEM automotive components and 25% from construction/mining equipment, supplemented by a dedicated aftermarket channel for replacement parts. Pricing is quote-based, negotiated under multi-year OEM supply contracts; aftermarket pricing is handled through dedicated sales contacts. RSB monetizes its technology stack partly through long-standing technical collaborations - Eugen Klein GmbH (Germany) for propeller shafts since 2004, Reyco Granning (USA) for suspensions since 2021 and EVR Motors (Israel) for EV motors since 2023. Recent moves include a 2026 multi-stage acquisition of Setco Auto Systems (clutch systems, up to ₹580 crore) and a stated 2030 revenue target of ₹10,000 crore versus ~₹3,000 crore today. Quality is anchored by the 2013 Deming Prize, multiple TPM Excellence Awards, IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 certifications across all plants.

Name

RSB

Legal name

RSB Transmissions (I) Ltd.

Website

https://rsbglobal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

RSB is a Pune-based Tier-1 automotive components manufacturer producing drivetrain systems (propeller shafts, axles, gearboxes, suspension, clutches) for commercial vehicle, passenger car, and construction equipment OEMs. Backed by Bain Capital, it operates 15+ manufacturing facilities across India, USA, and Mexico.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Drivetrain Components

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing (336350), Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363), Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing (33633)

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)

akta.pro primary industry

Driveline & Propeller Shaft Manufacturing (Driveshafts/U-joints/CV joints) (IMACAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Axle, Differential & Final Drive Manufacturing (Front/Rear/E-axle housings) (IMACAHAG), Transmission & Transaxle Manufacturing (Manual/Automatic/DCT/CVT) (IMACAHAE), Off-Highway Vehicle Cabs, Frames & Attachments Manufacturing (Cabs/Booms/Buckets/Implements) (IMACAFAL), Hybrid Powertrain Integration Manufacturing (ICE-HEV/PHEV modules) (IMACAHAJ)

Keywords

• Automotive drivetrain components
• Commercial vehicle aggregates
• Propeller shaft manufacturing
• Construction equipment parts
• Transmission components

Headquarters

HQ city

Pune

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. OEM Automotive Components Sales: RSB supplies components directly to automotive OEMs as a tier-one supplier. Products include propeller shafts, axles, gearboxes, suspension systems, and transmission components for commercial vehicles, passenger cars, and electric vehicles. This represents approximately 75% of company revenue.
2. Construction & Mining Equipment (CMI) Components: RSB manufactures structural parts like Main Frame, Track Frame, Boom, Arm, and Buckets for excavators, motor graders, wheel loaders, backhoe loaders, mining equipment, and pick & carry vehicles. This represents approximately 25% of company revenue.
3. Aftermarket Parts Sales: RSB provides replacement parts through its aftermarket channel including propeller shafts, gear boxes, trailer axles, and 5th wheel couplings. The company has a dedicated aftermarket sales team and service network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

RSB designs, develops, and manufactures automotive drivetrain aggregates and systems (propeller shafts, rear axles, front axles, gearboxes, suspension systems, transmission components, and fifth wheel couplings) for commercial vehicles, passenger cars, and electric vehicles. The company also manufactures structural parts for construction and mining equipment (main frames, booms, arms, buckets) and agricultural equipment components, serving as a tier-one OEM supplier across India, USA, and Mexico.

Product overview

RSB is a global engineering organization that designs and manufactures automotive components and construction equipment aggregates. The company operates as a multi-product platform organized into four group companies: RSB Transmissions (I) Ltd. (India), RSB Transmissions North America Inc. (USA), RSB Transmissions De Mexico, and I-Design Engineering Solutions Ltd. (R&D). The core automotive product portfolio centers on drivetrain systems including Propeller Shafts (largest market share in M&HCV in India), Rear Axles, Front Axles, 5th Wheel Couplings, Suspension Systems, Gearboxes, Transmission Components, and Bevel Gear Boxes. RSB has expanded into E-Mobility with e-Axles and eV-Reducers developed in partnership with EVR Motors. The non-automotive segment serves Construction & Mining Equipment (structural parts like Arms, Booms, Buckets, Main Frames) and Agricultural Equipment. The company also maintains a significant aftermarket business supplying components to the service market. Manufacturing is conducted across 15+ facilities in India and one each in USA and Mexico, all QMS certified to IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standards.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Brands

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Products and services

• Propeller Shafts Integrated propeller shaft solutions for medium and heavy commercial vehicles, covering torque capacities up to 45,000 Nm. Manufactured with technical collaboration with Eugen Klein GmbH, Germany. RSB holds the largest market share in the M&HCV segment in India. Targeted at commercial vehicle OEMs.
• Rear Axles Rear axle beams and rear axles for the M&HCV segment, including pusher lift axle beams and fully dressed trailer axle beams. Manufactured at Jamshedpur plant for vehicles up to 55T GVW. Market leader in pusher lift axle beams in India. Targeted at commercial vehicle OEMs.
• Front Axles Front axles manufactured at the Uttarakhand plant, catering to the requirements of all major OEMs across India. Includes fully built axles meeting various customer requirements. Targeted at commercial vehicle OEMs.
• Gearboxes Automotive gearboxes for SCV and LCV segments, designed, developed, tested, and validated with state-of-the-art manufacturing, assembly, and end-of-line testing. Targeted at light commercial vehicle OEMs.
• Suspension Systems Air and Mechanical Suspension systems for Trucks, Buses, and special applications. Manufactured under technical tie-up with Reyco Granning LLC, USA. Targeted at commercial vehicle OEMs.
• Fifth Wheel Couplings Fifth wheel couplings and mounting plates for tractor-trailer connections. Among the largest manufacturers in India. Built on safety, high-quality engineering, and world-class customer support. Targeted at commercial vehicle OEMs and trailer manufacturers.
• Transmission Components High-quality transmission gears, shafts, sleeves, and hubs. Manufacturing includes gear cutting, heat treatment, finishing, and final testing, complying up to DIN Class 5 precision standard. Targeted at passenger car OEMs and agricultural equipment OEMs.
• Bevel Gear Box Bevel Gear Box designed for various automotive applications. Targeted at automotive OEMs requiring right-angle power transmission solutions.
• e-Axles Electric axle systems designed and developed for e-Mobility applications in SCV and passenger car segments. Targeted at electric vehicle OEMs.
• eV-Reducers Electric vehicle reducers for e-Mobility applications in SCV and passenger car segments. Targeted at electric vehicle OEMs.
• Construction Equipment Structural Parts Major structural parts including main frames, track frames, booms, arms, and buckets for excavators, motor graders, wheel loaders, backhoe loaders, mining equipment, and pick & carry vehicles. Exports to global markets. Targeted at construction and mining equipment OEMs.
• Special Attachments Long reach attachments for excavators for dredging and desilting applications, and quick couplers for quick exchange of ground engaging tools such as trench bucket, ripper tooth, and wide bucket. Targeted at construction equipment end users and OEMs.
• Agricultural Equipment Components Gears, sleeves, and shafts for agricultural vehicles and tractors. Complete range of high-quality transmission gears, shafts, sleeves, and hubs manufactured with gear cutting, heat treatment, finishing, and final testing. Targeted at tractor OEMs including John Deere, TAFE.
• Industrial Gearboxes Planetary gear boxes used in textile industry machinery and other industrial applications. Designed and developed for critical and complex technical requirements. Targeted at industrial machinery OEMs.
• Aftermarket Replacement Parts Aftermarket replacement parts including propeller shafts, gear boxes, trailer axles, and fifth wheel couplings. Delivered through dedicated aftermarket sales team and service network for commercial vehicle owners and operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Largest market share in M&HCV Propeller Shaft segment in India
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Setco Auto SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026RSB Transmissions acquired Setco Auto Systems, a manufacturer of clutch systems for medium and heavy commercial vehicles. The acquisition adds clutch systems to RSB's drivetrain portfolio and expands presence across OEM and aftermarket segments. Deal valued at up to ₹580 crore with multi-stage transaction.
• EVR MotorscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2023Partnership agreement with EVR Motors, Israel for designing and developing electric motors for eSCV (electric Small Commercial Vehicle) segment. This collaboration enables RSB to offer complete electric drivetrain solutions including motors for electric vehicles.
• Reyco Granning LLCcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2021Technical collaboration with Reyco Granning LLC, USA for manufacturing and supply of best-in-class Air and Mechanical Suspension systems for Trucks, Bus & Special applications. RSB engineers work closely with customers to implement suspension solutions.
• Eugen Klein GmbHcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2004Technical collaboration with Eugen Klein GmbH, Germany for Propeller Shaft manufacturing. This collaboration provides RSB access to German engineering technology for propeller shaft design and manufacturing, supporting their market leadership position.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Dana Incorporated: Global tier-one supplier of drivetrain, sealing, and thermal-management technologies, with strong presence in commercial vehicle axles, driveshafts, and gearboxes. RSB supplies Dana/American Axles customers from its Mexico facility, and both companies compete in M&HCV drivetrain components globally.
• Meritor (now part of Cummins/Phinia portfolio): Global leader in drivetrain, mobility, braking, and aftermarket solutions for commercial vehicle and industrial markets. Direct competitor to RSB in heavy commercial vehicle axles, brakes, and drivetrain systems globally.
• American Axle & Manufacturing: Global tier-one supplier of driveline and drivetrain systems, forged products, and e-mobility solutions for automotive, commercial vehicle, and industrial markets. RSB supplies AAM from its Mexico plant, and both compete in commercial vehicle axle and drivetrain categories.
• Eaton Corporation: Global power management company with significant vehicle and eMobility segment supplying transmissions, clutches, and drivetrain components to commercial vehicle OEMs. Overlaps with RSB in transmission components and is also a RSB customer in Mexico operations.
• Setco Automotive: Mumbai-listed clutch systems manufacturer for medium and heavy commercial vehicles, recently acquired by RSB Transmissions. Historically a direct peer in commercial vehicle drivetrain components, now a subsidiary of RSB.

Broad incumbents

• Bharat Forge: India's largest auto component manufacturer with diversified presence in forging, drivetrain, and structural components serving global CV, PV, and industrial markets. RSB and Bharat Forge both supply to major Indian CV OEMs and compete in adjacent component categories including axles and drivetrain parts.
• Mahindra CIE Automotive: Listed Indian auto component manufacturer with European operations, offering forged and machined components, gearboxes, and drivetrain parts for commercial vehicles and passenger cars. Overlaps with RSB in CV drivetrain and gear manufacturing, and both serve global OEMs.
• Sundram Fasteners: Indian tier-one auto component manufacturer specializing in fasteners, powertrain components (including gears, shafts, and rear axles), and radiator caps. Direct overlap with RSB in transmission gears, shafts, and axles for Indian and global OEM customers.
• Magna International: Global mobility technology company and tier-one supplier with extensive drivetrain, powertrain, and e-mobility product portfolio. Both Magna and RSB supply global OEMs from North American facilities, and compete in drivetrain and structural component categories.
• GKN Automotive (now part of Dowlais): Global leader in sideshaft, propshaft, and e-drive systems for passenger car and commercial vehicle applications. Closest direct competitor to RSB's propeller shaft business globally, particularly in the M&HCV segment where RSB holds India market leadership.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors3 records

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M&A1 record

Investments

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