Bimetal Bearings

What Bimetal Bearings does

Bimetal Bearings Limited (BBL) is a Chennai-headquartered, publicly listed Indian auto components manufacturer founded in 1961 in collaboration with Clevite Inc. (USA) and Repco Limited (Australia). The company specializes in precision engine bearings, bushings, thrust washers, bimetallic strips, and metal powders, and it operates three integrated manufacturing plants in Chennai, Coimbatore, and Hosur with monthly capacities of 3.2 million bearings, 1.5 million bushings, 0.5 million thrust washers, 380 tonnes sintered strips, and 300 tons of alloy powder. BBL also operates a Lithium-Ion Battery Pack Division launched in February 2024 with 36MWh annual capacity, producing 100Wh to 30kWh packs with an in-house customizable BMS for electric vehicles, agricultural machinery, robotics, and energy storage systems. The company is a subsidiary within the Amalgamations Group conglomerate and holds a joint venture (BBL Daido Private Limited) with Japan's Daido Metal for engine bearings.

BBL's business model centers on direct B2B sales to automotive and industrial OEMs through long-term, contract-based supply agreements. The company serves a broad OEM base of 50+ global customers across passenger vehicles (Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Hyundai, Mahindra), commercial vehicles (Ashok Leyland, BharatBenz, ISUZU), two-wheelers (Hero MotoCorp, TVS BMW, Bajaj, Yamaha), agricultural and construction equipment (John Deere, TAFE, Case New Holland, JCB), industrial and diesel engines (Cummins, Kirloskar Oil Engines, MTU, Simpson), tier-one component suppliers (Mahle, Tenneco, Daido Metal, Bosch, Miba), and defense and railway establishments (Engine Factory AVADI, BEML). Pricing is quote-based and contractually negotiated per OEM rather than publicly disclosed. FY26 net profit reached Rs 1,142.17 lakh (up 9.9% YoY) with total income from operations rising 23.5%, and the company declared a Rs 13.50 per share dividend at its 65th Annual General Meeting in July 2026. BBL maintains IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications across facilities, and its R&D center is recognized by India's Department of Scientific & Industrial Research.

Name

Bimetal Bearings

Legal name

Bimetal Bearings Limited

Website

https://bimite.co.in

Company type

Public

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Bimetal Bearings Limited is a Chennai-based, publicly listed Indian auto components manufacturer founded in 1961 that produces precision engine bearings, bushings, thrust washers, bimetallic strips, metal powders, and lithium-ion battery packs for automotive, agricultural, industrial, defense, and EV OEMs globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Chennai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engine Bearings, Bushings & Thrust Washers OEM Sales: BBL generates revenue primarily through the manufacture and sale of precision engine bearings, bushings, and thrust washers to automotive OEMs (Passenger Cars, MUVs, LCVs, M&HCVs, Tractors, Two-Wheelers) and industrial engine manufacturers. Revenue is generated from long-term OEM supply contracts and aftermarket sales. FY26 net profit was Rs 1,142.17 lakh, with total income from operations rising 23.5%.
2. Bimetallic Strips: Production and sale of sintered bronze and cladded aluminum alloy bimetallic strips to automotive and industrial customers. Sintered strips capacity: 380 tonnes/month. Cladded strips capacity: 90 tonnes/month.
3. Metal Powders: Production and sale of Bimite branded metal powders (water atomized and gas atomized) for powder metallurgy, sintered parts, metal injection moulding, and additive manufacturing applications.
4. Lithium-Ion Battery Packs (EV Sector): New EV Battery Pack Division launched in February 2024, manufacturing 100Wh to 30kWh lithium-ion battery packs for automotive, agricultural, robotics, and energy storage systems with 36MWh annual production capacity.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bimetal Bearings Limited manufactures precision engine bearings, bushings, thrust washers, bimetallic strips, and metal powders for automotive OEMs and industrial engine manufacturers. The company operates vertically integrated manufacturing—from raw material (water and gas atomized metal powders) to finished products—across three plants in Chennai, Coimbatore, and Hosur. In February 2024, BBL expanded into lithium-ion battery packs (100Wh to 30kWh) for electric vehicles, agricultural machinery, robotics, and energy storage systems.

Product overview

Bimetal Bearings Limited (BBL) operates as a multi-product manufacturer offering a portfolio of engine bearings, bushings, and thrust washers alongside supporting raw materials and newer energy solutions. The core product line includes Crankshaft Bearings, Connecting Rod Bearings, Thrust Bearings, and Thrust Washers manufactured at the Hosur Bearing Plant with 3.2 million pieces monthly capacity, along with Bimetallic Bushings and Thrust Washers produced at the Hosur facility. BBL also manufactures Bimetallic Strips (sintered and cladded aluminum alloy) at the Strip Mill Plant in Chennai. The company's vertically integrated operations span production of Pre-Alloyed and Metal Powders via water and gas atomization at facilities in Hosur and Chennai. In 2024, BBL expanded into the EV sector with a Battery Pack Division in Coimbatore, producing Lithium-Ion battery packs (100Wh to 30kWh) with an annual capacity of 36MWh. All products serve the automotive spectrum (Passenger Cars, MUVs, LCVs, M&HCVs, Tractors, Two-Wheelers) as well as defense and railway sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Crankshaft Bearings / Connecting Rod Bearings
• Thrust Bearings
• Thrust Washers
• Pre Alloyed Powders / Metal Powders
• Conrod Bush / Camshaft Bush
• Bimetallic Strips
• Battery Pack

Quantifiable outcome

• FY26 net profit increased 9.9% to Rs 1,142.17 lakh with total income from operations rising 23.5%
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers26 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BBL Daido (P) LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 July 2026Joint venture entity (BBL Daido Private Ltd) engaged in engine bearings manufacturing. Bimetal Bearings approved related party transactions worth Rs 50 crore with M/s. BBL Daido (P) Ltd at the 65th AGM held on July 20, 2026. The relationship is a significant related-party and strategic partnership within the Amalgamations Group ecosystem.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mahle: German automotive supplier of engine components, bearings, filtration, and thermal management solutions. Mahle is a BBL customer and a direct competitor in engine bearings, serving similar OEM customers globally with overlapping product lines.
• Tenneco: US-based automotive components manufacturer (including former Federal-Mogul powertrain business) producing bearings, pistons, and engine components. Tenneco is a BBL customer and direct competitor in the global engine bearings market.
• NRB Bearings: Indian listed bearing manufacturer producing ball and roller bearings, serving automotive, industrial, and railway applications. NRB is a domestic peer competing with BBL in the Indian market with a similar product portfolio and customer base.
• Miba AG: Austrian manufacturer of functionally critical components along the energy value chain, including bearings, sintered parts, and engine components. Miba is a BBL customer and direct peer in sintered bearing components and powder metallurgy.
• Daido Metal: Japanese manufacturer of bearings, bushings, and thrust washers for automotive and industrial applications. Daido Metal is both a BBL customer and JV partner (BBL Daido Private Ltd), making it the most directly comparable peer in terms of product portfolio, technology, and customer base.

Emerging players

• GGB Bearing Technology: Specialist manufacturer of plain bearings and bushings for automotive, industrial, and aerospace applications. GGB competes with BBL in the bushing segment and represents an emerging player with focused expertise in polymer and composite bearing solutions.

Broad incumbents

• RBC Bearings: US-based manufacturer of engineered bearings and precision components for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. RBC Bearings is a broad incumbent with overlapping capabilities in precision bearing manufacturing, though more focused on aerospace and defense.
• NSK Ltd: Japanese global manufacturer of ball bearings, roller bearings, and automotive components. NSK is a broad incumbent competing in the same automotive and industrial bearing markets as BBL with a much larger global footprint.
• SKF: Swedish global bearing and seal manufacturer and the world's largest bearing producer. SKF competes broadly with BBL in automotive and industrial bearings but operates at vastly larger scale with a much broader product portfolio.
• NTN Corporation: Japanese global manufacturer of bearings, constant velocity joints, and precision equipment. NTN is a broad incumbent in the bearing industry with overlapping automotive OEM customers and significantly larger scale than BBL.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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