What differentiates us

Robust foundation for sustained growth

Our unparalleled combination of rich parentage, longstanding customer relationships, diverse product portfolio, strengths in innovation, and strong financial fundamentals underpin our attractive investment proposition.

1. Strong parentage

Schaeffler India has strong roots in the Schaeffler Group, a leading German innovator. Leveraging our parent company's extensive global presence, unparalleled product range, robust technology, and cutting-edge innovation, we have established ourselves as leaders in our current business segments.

Moreover, our strategic advantages in terms of low costs, intellectual capabilities for new product development, and expertise have made us the global export hub for multiple products.

Leaders

Across three business segments

2. Longstanding client relationships

We are a preferred partner of Indian OEMs. Our ability to offer quality products and timely servicing helps us maximise our share of customers’ wallet.

8.37

Schaeffler India
Loyalty Index

3. Robust financial profile

Our operational performance coupled with disciplined capital allocation helps maintain our financial strength. During CY22, we delivered:

  • 23.5% growth in revenue
  • Return on Capital Employed (RoCE) of 27.4%
  • A debt-free balance sheet
  • Strong Free Cash Flow (FCF) of `3,768 mn
  • Cash and liquid investments of `16,580 mn

4. Strength in innovation

The mobility industry is currently undergoing a significant transformation altering the way people and goods are transported. We view this shift as an opportunity to provide cutting-edge sustainable mobility solutions to the world.

In our Industrial business, we possess R&D capabilities that enable us to offer bearings that are optimised for reducing friction, leading to maximum energy efficiency. In addition, we are making headway in the e-mobility sector through our Automotive Technologies segment. We consistently invest in R&D to maintain our position at the forefront of the industry.

`2,746 mn

Investment in research and innovation in the past three years

12

Patent applications*

33

Invention disclosures*

5. Growing addressable market

India, with a population of over 1.3 billion, is grappling with pressing environmental and social challenges that are increasingly becoming a major concern for its citizens.

Transportation, as a significant source of emissions, requires companies to deliver smarter, greener, and safer solutions in the areas of ICE, hybrids, and EVs to mitigate the impact. In our Industrial segment, we concentrate on automation, infrastructure, and digital solutions that optimise uptime and availability.

$45-55 bn

Market size of green tech in India#
Madhurisha Vippatoori

Our R&D program is driven by two interconnected goals: testing and validation, and pioneering innovation. Through rigorous testing and validation, we ensure the safety and reliability of our products. It also inspires us to explore new and innovative ideas that can transform our industry. By pushing the boundaries of what's possible and exploring new frontiers in our industry, we create game-changing products that are not only safe and reliable but also have a lasting impact."


Madhurisha Vippatoori
Chief Technology Officer


* As on December 31, 2022
# Boston Consulting Group