Press Release, 21 January 2025
Brakes India, a TSF Group company (part of the erstwhile TVS group), proudly showcased its diverse range of offerings across passenger vehicles (PVs), commercial vehicles (CVs), tractors and off-highway applications at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. With over six decades of expertise in the mobility space, the company highlighted its capabilities in conventional braking systems, air actuation systems, iron castings, and an extensive aftermarket portfolio, all designed and developed in-house to meet the evolving needs of global and domestic markets.
As a renowned Tier-1 supplier to leading OEMs worldwide, Brakes India is committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions through a steadfast focus on design, development, world-class quality, competitive cost, and exceptional customer centricity.
“Our vision is global yet deeply rooted in India. We are expanding our international presence while steadfastly embracing the ‘Make in India’ initiative. Our roadmap is clear: to lead through innovation, expand our global reach, and drive the widespread adoption of electric vehicles. Our core engineering team possesses the expertise and capability to continuously enhance our products, encompassing foundation brakes with calipers, drum brakes, air actuation system, and even the booster master. We aspire for all our products to achieve global benchmarks. We are proud to contribute to the growth of the Indian automotive industry while expanding our global presence.” said Mr. Sriram Viji, Managing Director, Brakes India.
“At Bharat Mobility 2025, we embraced the ‘Beyond Boundaries’ theme with our cutting-edge Opposed Piston Caliper. Designed for unparalleled braking performance, this bespoke solution delivers superior straight-line braking for high-performance vehicles and track enthusiasts. As India emerges as a global hub for automotive engineering, we see immense growth potential in both ICE and EV markets. Leveraging our experience serving multinational clients, we are strategically positioned to expand our export footprint and solidify our market leadership,” said Mr. K Vasudevan, President & Head, Light Vehicles Business Unit, Brakes India.
“As a trusted partner in the commercial vehicle industry, Brakes India provides solutions for vehicles ranging from 2 tons to 60 tons. Our new air actuation range exemplifies the precision, quality, and reliability that define our brand. This expansion enables us to cater to a broader customer base while strengthening our market position. Beyond foundation brakes, we are thrilled to enter the air actuation segment for trailers, aligning with our strategic focus on the rapidly growing Indian trailer market, which is projected to expand at a robust CAGR of ~15%. In addition, we are advancing innovative technologies such as Electronic Controlled Retarders, e-Park systems for commercial vehicles, and Hydraulic Hill Start Assist to further enhance safety and efficiency,” said Mr. D Sridharan, President & Head, Heavy Vehicles Business Unit, Brakes India.
With globally trusted products in wheels, chassis, and suspension, curated to meet the stringent mobility needs of the market, Wheels India Limited is leveraging its 60+ years of expertise in commercial, off-highway, and passenger vehicle segments.
Wheels India Limited (WIL), a TSF group company (part of erstwhile TVS group), proudly announces the launch of a range of wheels for the CV segment and cast alloy for the PVs segment addressing the evolving market demands.
“We have launched two products, one for the bus segment in a tubeless wheel rim application of size 8.25”x22.5” with a max load rating of 4,500 kg and another for the tipper segment in a tube-type wheel rim application of size 8.5”x20” with a max load rating of 6,000 kg. Both have been built to ensure superior performance and reliability in the long run.
We have also launched a cast alloy wheel rim in the size 17” designed by our engineers with an aim to target ‘Mid-SUV’ range vehicle owners, offering a wide range of offset requirements. At Wheels India Limited, ‘meeting customer expectations is our priority’. These new products embody our commitment to delivering solutions that drive value and set standards meeting the needs of the industry,” said Srivats Ram, Managing Director, Wheels India Limited.
Turbo Energy, a TSF Group company, will be exhibiting its entire range of products at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. These products are engineered at our R&D Centre in Chennai, with strong support from BorgWarner Turbo Systems, Germany.
“Our customer-centric approach helps us to understand customer needs and provide appropriate solutions. Currently, two-thirds of boosting solutions in the Indian market use our turbochargers. We have a strong product range of turbos for clean mobility, powertrains using CNG, LNG, flex fuel, and hydrogen, apart from other applications in gasoline, hybrid, and diesel. Furthermore, our state-of-the-art high-speed e-compressors are used in fuel cell electric vehicles. The company’s strong backward integration, aftermarket support, and technology know-how from BorgWarner Turbo Systems keeps us ahead of the competition to meet customer demands,” said Mr. Ananth Ramanujam, Executive Vice Chairman, Turbo Energy.
About TSF Group:
With its heritage dating back to 1911, the TSF group’s interests span the automotive and financial services sectors. Companies promoted by the TSF group have combined revenue of more than Rs. 29,000 crores, 42,000 employees, 1,200 branches, and 36 factories. In the automotive industry, the TSF group operates across segments from component manufacturing, parts distribution, vehicle dealership, and vehicle financing. The group serves marquee customers across the globe and is known for high-quality design led manufacturing. The TSF group companies are market leaders in their segments and include
Brakes India, Wheels India, Axles India, Turbo Energy, IMPAL, Madras Auto Service, and Sundaram Motors. In financial services, the TSF Group promoted Sundaram Finance (founded 1954), one of the most respected names in the NBFC sector, with interests in automotive lending, general insurance, housing loans, and asset management. The financial services business has more than Rs. 50,000 crores in assets and a further Rs. 56,000 crores in assets managed. The TSF group comprises the T.S. Santhanam branch of the erstwhile TVS group and continues the tradition of Trust, Value, and Service that the group has been
known for this past century.
About Brakes India:
Brakes India is a leading supplier of braking systems and ferrous castings, catering to passenger, commercial vehicles, and tractors. Founded in 1962, its revenues exceed INR 7,500 crores ($900M USD), and it combines a legacy of excellence under the TSF Group with pioneering innovation in mechanical, electrical, and software system design. Equipped with state-of-the-art testing facilities and a global-standard high-speed test track, the company partners with global OEMs for hydraulic and pneumatic braking systems. Brakes India’s renowned iron foundry, with a capacity exceeding 200,000 tons, exports safety-critical castings and was among the first certified green casting foundries. A pioneer in sustainability, it was also an early recipient of the prestigious Deming Application Prize.
About Wheels India:
Wheels India, a TSF Group company, is among the world’s largest manufacturers of steel, aluminium, and wire wheels. Since the establishment of the organisation in 1960, they have consistently enhanced their engineering capabilities to build and deliver world-class products. They have widened our portfolio through strategic diversification to offer bus and truck chassis, suspension products, hydraulic cylinders, custom-fabricated assemblies, and precision components for wind turbines.
About Turbo Energy:
Turbo Energy Private Limited was established in 1982 as a joint venture of the TSF Group (Brakes India Private Limited, Sundaram Finance Holdings Limited) and BorgWarner Turbo Systems. The company is a leader in manufacturing turbochargers and components thereof. Revenue in FY24 was in excess of INR 2,650 crores with products applied in PV, CV, agricultural, industrial, and off-highway segments. Strong backward integration, an aftermarket network, and technology support from BorgWarner underpin performance.
