Staff Writer
New Delhi: NRB Bearings, one of India’s leading manufacturers of cylindrical and needle roller bearings and a long-established pioneer in friction solutions for the automotive sector, reported a steady operational and financial performance for the second quarter and half year ended September 30, 2025. The company, which serves major Indian OEMs as well as global automotive giants, is also expanding its footprint into industrial applications ranging from off-highway equipment to construction machinery, agriculture and soon into aerospace, defence and robotics.
Managing Director Harshbeena Zaveri said the company delivered strong results for the third consecutive quarter despite the drag on demand caused by delays in GST implementation. Revenue from operations for Q2FY26 rose 8.2 percent year-on-year, while EBITDA stood at ₹67.9 crore with a margin of 20.9 percent. Profit after tax rose 15.2 percent to ₹41.4 crore. The half-year results were stronger, with standalone PAT growing 37.9 percent and consolidated EBITDA margin at 20.3 percent.
Zaveri said NRB’s strategy is centered on scaling market share, deepening penetration and expanding its product range across mobility friction solutions. She added that the company is now pushing aggressively into industrial friction solutions, targeting sectors that are growing fast but remain under-penetrated.
As part of its sustainability and diversification roadmap, NRB completed the acquisition of an 8.5 percent stake in Ampere Private Limited to source up to 15 MWp of solar power in Maharashtra. The move enhances the company’s renewable energy usage and supports its long-term transition plans.
The company is now rolling out a ₹200 crore expansion plan aimed at supporting its vision of achieving a turnover of more than ₹2,500 crore by 2031. This growth blueprint includes forging global joint ventures to co-develop next-generation industrial solutions, adding capacity, modernising manufacturing systems, and scaling mass-customisation capabilities that have become a key competitive strength.
Zaveri said the immediate focus is on diversifying beyond automotive while retaining leadership in the segment. She noted that NRB is accelerating its entry into high-quality industrial, aerospace and defence applications, supported by selective acquisitions and strategic partnerships designed for rapid market access. Maintaining margin discipline while pursuing speed and growth remains the company’s core priority.
She added that the company’s people remain its greatest strength, with continued investments in R&D, manufacturing, emerging technologies and efficiency improvements aimed at supporting sustainable and profitable expansion.
