What Bharat Gears does

Bharat Gears Ltd is an Indian automotive gears manufacturer founded in 1971 and headquartered in Faridabad. The company produces gears for vehicle drivetrains and transmission systems, serving the automotive industry as a tier-2 component supplier. It is publicly listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange ('B' group segment) and trades on the National Stock Exchange under the symbol BHARATGEAR, employing between 501 and 1,000 people.

The company's core technology is automotive gears manufacturing — mechanical drivetrain components such as spur gears and related transmission parts — with no disclosed proprietary processes, patents, or digital product layers. Customer segmentation is vertical (automotive only), with no publicly disclosed OEM customer names or program-specific revenue splits. The company's operating model is consistent with a traditional Indian auto ancillary: contract manufacturing to OEM specifications, qualification-based supplier relationships, and exposure to domestic vehicle production cycles.

Financial performance has been volatile. Revenue peaked in FY2022, contracted through FY2025, and partially recovered in FY2026. EBITDA and operating income compressed sharply in FY2024 (when the company posted a net loss) before rebounding materially in FY2026. The cyclical pattern is consistent with exposure to Indian vehicle production volumes and transmission program cycles. The company raised approximately $1.3 million in a December 2021 funding round and has since relied on its public listing for capital access.

Name

Bharat Gears

Legal name

Bharat Gears Ltd

Website

https://bharatgears.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Bharat Gears Ltd is an Indian automotive gears manufacturer founded in 1971, producing drivetrain and transmission components for vehicle OEMs across the automotive industry.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Components

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing (33635), Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing (333612)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)

akta.pro primary industry

Transmission & Transaxle Manufacturing (Manual/Automatic/DCT/CVT) (IMACAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Axle, Differential & Final Drive Manufacturing (Front/Rear/E-axle housings) (IMACAHAG)

Keywords

• Automotive gears
• Gear manufacturing
• Transmission components
• Drivetrain parts
• Automotive components

Headquarters

HQ city

Faridabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure

Core offering

Bharat Gears manufactures and supplies automotive gears, including spur gears, used in vehicle drivetrains and transmission systems. The company serves the automotive sector by producing transmission and drivetrain gear components for passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and electric/hybrid vehicle applications.

Product overview

Bharat Gears is a manufacturer in the automotive gears market. Based on industry context from news sources, the company operates in the spur gears and automotive gears sector, which serves vehicle production, electric and hybrid vehicle demand, and drivetrain innovations. The company is listed on stock exchanges and has been featured in financial news regarding stock performance and market activity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• Automotive Gears Manufactured automotive gears used in vehicle drivetrains and transmission systems, supplied to automotive OEMs across passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and electric/hybrid vehicle platforms.
• Spur Gears Spur gears produced for automotive drivetrain applications, sold as components to vehicle manufacturers and tier suppliers.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• Aisin: Japanese global leader in automotive transmissions, drivetrain components, and related systems. Comparable to Bharat Gears as a transmission and drivetrain component peer, though operating at significantly greater scale and product breadth.
• ZF Friedrichshafen: One of the largest global automotive drivetrain and chassis technology suppliers, with a deep transmission and e-mobility product portfolio. Comparable to Bharat Gears as a major transmission and drivetrain component manufacturer, though operating at much greater scale and global breadth.
• Motherson Sumi Systems (Samvardhana Motherson): One of India's largest auto component conglomerates supplying wiring harnesses, modules, and drivetrain-related parts globally. Comparable to Bharat Gears as a large, listed Indian auto component manufacturer, though more diversified across product categories.
• Dana Incorporated: Global supplier of drivetrain, sealing, and thermal management components for automotive and commercial vehicle OEMs. Highly comparable to Bharat Gears as a major drivetrain-focused component manufacturer serving passenger and commercial vehicle markets.
• GKN Automotive: World leader in automotive driveline technologies including constant velocity joints, drive shafts, and e-Axle systems. Directly relevant as a global drivetrain and e-drive component peer to Bharat Gears' transmission and final drive gear business.

Direct peers

• Bharat Forge: Largest Indian forging and auto component manufacturer with significant exposure to driveline and chassis components. Comparable to Bharat Gears as a scaled, listed Indian auto component supplier serving global OEMs with drivetrain-related parts.
• Automotive Axles Limited: India-based manufacturer of axles, brakes, and related drivetrain components, majority-owned by Meritor. Closest direct Indian peer to Bharat Gears — both supply geared drivetrain components to commercial vehicle and passenger vehicle OEMs in the same domestic ecosystem.
• Rico Auto Industries: India-based manufacturer of automotive components including precision machined parts, gears, and assemblies for two- and four-wheelers. Directly comparable to Bharat Gears as a precision automotive component supplier serving Indian and global OEMs.
• Endurance Technologies: Indian listed manufacturer of automotive components including transmission parts, brake systems, and suspension. Highly relevant peer to Bharat Gears given overlapping India-based operations, listed status, and focus on drivetrain and chassis components for two- and four-wheelers.
• Sona Comstar: India-listed manufacturer of automotive driveline and precision components including differential gears, gears, and EV drivetrain systems. One of the closest direct peers to Bharat Gears, particularly given its India base, listed status, and focus on geared drivetrain components including emerging e-Axle applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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