Schaeffler India brings a global legacy of innovation in motion technology to the Indian market, offering precision engineering solutions. As a trusted partner for making motion more efficient, intelligent, and sustainable - over the entire life cycle, Schaeffler offers innovative technologies, products, and solutions for electric mobility, CO2-efficient drives, chassis solutions and renewable energies. With manufacturing plants in India (Pune, Savli, Maneja, Hosur and Shoolagiri), R&D centers, sales offices, and a strong industrial and automotive aftermarket network, Schaeffler India ensures nationwide accessibility of products and solutions to its customers.

Business area of the company

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. The company’s manufacturing units are located in the State of Gujarat at Vadodara and Savli, in the State of Maharashtra at Talegoan (Pune) and in the State of Tamilnadu at Hosur.

Divisions of the company

Automotive Technologies: The Automotive Technologies division consists of E-mobility and Powertrain & Chassis businesses. The division is rising to the challenge of a rapidly evolving drives sector by creating advanced, sustainable solutions for cars and commercial vehicles. Within this division it also offers a comprehensive range of electrification solutions, including hybrid, fully electric and fuel cell technologies to address climate change and meet stringent emissions regulations.

Vehicle Lifetime Solutions: The Vehicle Lifetime Solutions division intelligently combines repair solutions with numerous support services that prepare garage professionals for the requirements of tomorrow. Covering clutch, engine, transmission and chassis systems, the division provides high quality, OEM-grade repair solutions. 

Bearings and Industrial Solutions: The Bearings & Industrial Solutions division provides an extensive range of bearing solutions, from compact, high-speed bearings to large-scale bearings spanning several meters. The portfolio includes rolling and plain bearings, linear and direct drive technology, alongside services for maintenance and monitoring systems - with an emphasis on smart, connected components for superior performance.

Awards and accolades

• 2017: Aisin: Quality Achivement Performe Certificate
  
• 2017: Honda: Quality and Delivery Award
  
• 2017: Inova - LUK Desempenho Empresarial 2017
  
• 2018: Bosch - Certificate of Recognition
  
• 2018: Clarus Technology: Destaque Sustentavel
  
• 2018: CNH: Suppliers Excellence Awards
  
• 2018: Inova - LUK Desempenho Empresarial 2018
  
• 2018: Inova - LUK Embreagem 2018
  
• 2018: NEI Magazine - NEI Top Five
  
• 2018: Quality Achivement Performe Certificate
  
• 2018: Sindirepa - FAG Best of the year
  
• 2018: Sindirepa - INA Best of the year
  
• 2018: Sindirepa - LUK Best of the year
  
• 2019: GM: Supllier Quality Excellence Award
  
• 2019: Makita: Performance Certificate
  
• 2019: Bosch - Supplier Quality Excellence Award
  
• 2019: Sindirepa - FAG Best of the year
  
• 2019: Sindirepa - INA Best of the year
  
• 2019: Sindirepa - LUK Best of the year
  
• 2019: VW: Supllier Quality Excellence Award
  
• 2020: Sindirepa: FAG Best of the Year 2020
  
• 2020: Sindirepa: INA Best of the Year 2020
  
• 2020: Sindirepa: LUK Best of the Year 2020
• 2021: Zero-Defect Supplies Award.
• 2021: One of the 10 Most Promising Industry 4.0 Solution Providers 2021.
• 2021: Diamond Award for HR and CSR Teams from Maneja.
• 2022: Won the best supplier award for quality by Tata Fiat
• 2022: Awarded Silver Category by Kubota for outstanding performance on parameters of quality, delivery and development.
• 2022: Recognised by Maruti Suzuki for the timely development and organisation of steep ramp-up supplies.
• 2022: Recognised for consistent performance and support in business for two consecutive years by TVS.
• 2023: Best Supplier Award - Alstom
• 2023: Certificate for exceptional service and enduring partnership – ABB
• 2023: Certificate of excellence on QCD parameters – Nidec
• 2023: Appreciation for ‘Make in India’ efforts – Bhel
• 2023: Certificate of Kaizen Competition - Poclain
• 2024: Best Supplier Award from Tafe for Zero PPM.
• 2024: Best Supplier in Quality Performance Award from Escorts Kubota Limited.
• 2024: Partnership Award from John Deere for exceptional supply, technical support and quality.
• 2024: Best Supplier award for Extraordinary Support from Mahindra Swaraj.
• 2024: Best Digital Support for 2024 by M/s NORD Drivesystems Pvt. Ltd. for robust demand planning and inventory management.
• 2024: Prestigious Category Award - SANKALP (Vendor Managed Inventory Award) from Mahindra & Mahindra.

Milestones

• 1962: Incorporation of Company.
  
• 1969: FAG Germany acquired shares from Norma Hoffman.
  
• 1975: Expansion: Railway Bearing plant was commissioned.
  
• 1986: Name of the company changed to FAG Bearings India Limited.
  
• 1992: Brand Name changed from NORMA to FAG.
  
• 1997: JV between LuK and Rane for clutch systems in India.
  
• 1997: Commissioned export oriented unit for Cylindrical Roller Bearings.
  
• 1999: Commissioned India's first Wheel Bearing Plant at Vadodara.
  
• 1999: Production of clutches for Tractors at LuK, Hosur.
  
• 2001: INA plant set up at Pirangut, Pune.
  
• 2001: FAG becomes part of Schaeffler Group.
  
• 2001: Acquisition of Rane LuK to become LuK India.
  
• 2007: Production of HLA/RFF started at INA, Talegaon.
  
• 2007: New INA plant inaugurated at Talegaon, Pune. Introduced E1 Spherical Roller Bearings.
  
• 2011: Commissioned 3rd Generation Wheel Bearing plant at Vadodara.
  
• 2012: FAG Savli plant inaugurated with advanced Gen C production.
  
• 2012: LuK : 2nd Plant extension.
  
• 2012: Production of Hydraulic CRS at LuK, Hosur.
  
• 2013: Production of OAP started at INA, Talegaon.
  
• 2015: Schaeffler India - Schaeffler Technology Center.
  
• 2017: FAG Bearings India Ltd renamed as Schaeffler India Ltd.
  
• 2017: Announcement of merger.
  
• 2017: Production of Heavy clutches (Dia 395 and 430) at LuK, Hosur.
  
• 2018: Closure of merger to form one strong Schaeffler entity in india.
  
• 2019: Established corporate HQ in Pune.
  
• 2020: Schaeffler steps up its involvement in Rear Wheel Steering.
  
• 2020: Schaeffler India signs MoU with Tata Institute of Social Sciences to impart skills training to youth for employability.
  
• 2020: Schaeffler India’s Automotive Aftermarket division launches wide range of automotive lubricant under the Schaeffler TruPower brand.
  
• 2020: Schaeffler India launches ‘OPTIME’ making condition monitoring cost-effective for all plant assets.
• 2022: Automotive Aftermarket expands portfolio with launch of premium grade wipers under Schaeffler TruPower
• 2022: New drive for electric mobility: The 4 in1 electric axle from Schaeffler.
• 2023: Schaeffler rear-wheel steering system goes into series production.
• 2024: New cylindrical roller bearings for heavy-duty industrial gearboxes and construction machinery.
• 2024: Schaeffler’s Local Boost for Green Shift with Planetary Gear Systems.
• 2025: Schaeffler India showcases Advanced Mobility Solutions at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025.
• 2025: Schaeffler India showcases smart & innovative motion technology solutions at IMTEX 2025, Bengaluru.