Schaeffler India Limited, a leading motion technology company, has announced that its manufacturing plants in Maneja and Savli have received BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) licences, marking a significant first for Cylindrical Roller Bearings (CRB) for the company and the bearings industry in India.

The Maneja and Savli plants have been awarded the BIS licence for Cylindrical Roller Bearings (CRB), making Schaeffler India the first company in the Indian bearing industry to receive this certification. Both locations have also received BIS licences for Deep Groove Ball Bearings (DGBB).

The certifications underscore Schaeffler India’s commitment to quality, manufacturing excellence, and adherence to the highest industry standards. They also reinforce the company’s efforts to support India’s evolving quality framework while strengthening customer confidence in locally manufactured bearing solutions.

“This milestone reflects Schaeffler India’s unwavering commitment to quality, operational excellence, and customer trust. Being the first company to secure the BIS licence for Cylindrical Roller Bearings under the new standard is a proud achievement for our teams and demonstrates our readiness to meet evolving regulatory and industry requirements. We remain committed to setting benchmarks in manufacturing excellence and supporting the growth of India’s industrial ecosystem,” said Harsha Kadam, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Schaeffler India Limited.

The achievement further strengthens Schaeffler India’s position as a trusted technology partner for customers across the industrial and automotive sectors, while contributing to the advancement of quality standards within the Indian manufacturing ecosystem.