Schaeffler India Limited is a leading manufacturer of precision products and systems for the automotive, aerospace, and industrial sectors, incorporated in 1963 and headquartered in Pune, India. The company is engaged in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of high-precision roller and ball bearings, engine systems and transmission components, chassis applications, clutch systems, and related machine building manufacturing activities.
Schaeffler has been present in India for over 50 years and with 3 well-known product brands (LuK, INA, and FAG), 4 manufacturing plants, and 8 sales offices, the company has a significant presence in India. The company employs 5,507 people and operates as a subsidiary of the globally renowned German Schaeffler Group.
Schaeffler India operates through four key segments: Automotive Technologies, Automotive Aftermarket, Industrial, and Exports & Others.
* The Automotive Technologies segment develops products using sustainable technologies for passenger and commercial vehicles, tractors, and off-highway segments.
* The Automotive Aftermarket provides data-driven services and plug-and-play solutions for transmission, engine, and chassis systems, and includes three brands: LuK, INA, and FAG.
* The Industrial segment offers a portfolio of bearing solutions, ranging from high-speed and high-precision bearings with small diameters, to large-size bearings, several meters wide.
* The manufacturing plants in Maneja and Savli (Vadodara) produce a vast range of ball bearings, cylindrical roller bearings, spherical roller bearings, and wheel bearings that are sold under the brand name of FAG.
* The plant at Talegaon near Pune manufactures engine and powertrain components for front accessory drive systems, chain drive systems, valve train, gear shift systems, and a range of needle roller bearings and elements, under the brand INA.
* The fourth manufacturing location is based out of Hosur, producing clutch systems and dual mass flywheels for passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, heavy commercial vehicles, and tractors, which are sold under the brand of LuK.
In May 2025, Schaeffler India inaugurated a ₹1,700 Crore Shoolagiri plant for powertrain and hybrid components, boosting capacity by Q4 2025.
Schaeffler India Ltd has a market capitalization of ₹62,938 Crore as of May 2025. The company reported revenue of ₹2,174.41 Crore and net profit of ₹251.62 Crore for Q1 2025 (March 2025). Net profit rose 14.52% to ₹251.62 Crore in the quarter ended March 2025, as against ₹219.72 Crore during the previous quarter ended March 2024.
For the financial year 2024:
* Net profit rose 4.43% to ₹938.86 Crore, as against ₹899.02 Crore during the previous year ended December 2023.
* Sales rose 13.54% to ₹8,232.38 Crore, as against ₹7,250.91 Crore during the previous year ended December 2023.
Key financial metrics demonstrate the company's strong performance:
* Annual revenue increased significantly from ₹3,761.84 Crore in 2020 to ₹8,076.29 Crore in 2024.
* The company maintains a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00, indicating a strong balance sheet.
* Annual revenue growth of 13% is good, Pre-tax margin of 16% is great, ROE of 17% is exceptional.
The Schaeffler India Ltd's 52-week high share price is ₹4,950.00 and 52-week low share price is ₹2,836.55. Promoter holding in Schaeffler India Ltd has gone up to 74.13% as of March 2025.
Schaeffler India Limited demonstrated strong financial performance in Q1 2025, achieving a revenue of INR 2,110 Crores and an impressive EBITDA margin of 19.3%, driven by a customer-centric approach and operational restructuring. Despite facing margin pressures and challenges in traditional export markets, the company is optimistic about growth opportunities, particularly in the automotive sector and e-mobility, where it is expanding its product offerings.
The localization strategy has increased to 76%, enhancing competitiveness and allowing for production shifts from Europe to India. With innovative technologies, products, and services for CO₂-efficient drives, electric mobility, Industry 4.0, digitalization, and renewable energies, the company is a reliable partner for making motion and mobility more efficient, intelligent, and sustainable.
The company's focus on sustainability and technological advancement positions it well for future growth in the evolving automotive and industrial landscape, particularly with the increasing demand for electric mobility solutions and precision engineering components.