- Brakes India acquires 10% stake in TBK through primary capital infusion
- Partnership unlocks new global markets, supply chains and customer access for both firms
- Combines complementary product portfolios to accelerate cleaner, safer CV braking solutions
- Alliance strengthens technology exchange and positions both companies for future mobility innovations
NE BUSINESS BUREAU
AHMEDABAD, DEC 10
Brakes India Private Limited and TBK Co., Ltd. have entered a significant new phase of collaboration with the signing of a capital and business alliance agreement, under which Brakes India—part of the TSF Group—has acquired a 10% stake in TBK through primary capital infusion. The partnership marks a strategic milestone aimed at boosting next-generation braking technologies for commercial vehicles while expanding market reach for both companies.
TBK, a global leader in the medium and heavy commercial vehicle (M&HCV) segment, brings expertise in brakes, pumps and engine-related components. The alliance enables both organisations to leverage each other’s technical strengths and geographic reach. Brakes India gains access to TBK’s complementary product portfolio for the Indian market, while TBK can tap into Brakes India’s strong hydraulic and pneumatic braking solutions for new international customers.
The pact significantly expands opportunities for new export markets, enhanced supply chains, and deeper customer engagement. It also paves the way to jointly develop high-value, future-ready braking systems aligned with global mobility trends.
Highlighting the synergy, Kaoru Ogata, President & CEO, TBK, said: “Through this partnership, both companies will mutually complement each other’s technological strengths and customer bases to the fullest extent, jointly creating high value-added products and solutions for respective markets. Together, we aim to unlock new opportunities and contribute to the advancement of next-generation mobility.”
Emphasising the long-term vision, Sriram Viji, Managing Director, Brakes India, said: “This milestone is a starting point for a long-term association with TBK. It reinforces our commitment to strategic, long-term growth. With this agreement, Brakes India has access to TBK’s line-up of products for the Indian market and will offer Brakes India’s leading pneumatic braking products to new customers outside of India.”
By combining their technological capabilities, market access and product depth, Brakes India and TBK are positioned to accelerate the development of cleaner, safer and more efficient commercial vehicle braking technologies, supporting the industry’s transition towards advanced, sustainable mobility solutions.
