(L) Kaoru Ogata, President & CEO – TBK with (R) Sriram Viji, MD – Brakes India
Brakes India, the Chennai-based supplier of braking systems and ferrous castings, catering to passenger, commercial vehicles and tractors, and Japan’s TBK Co have signed a capital and business alliance agreement. The value of the deal was not disclosed.
With this, Brakes India, a TSF Group Company, acquires 10 per cent shareholding in TBK through a primary capital infusion, says a statement. This paves the way to leverage the strength of both the companies for commercial vehicle braking and create enhanced value for customers and stakeholders, says a release.
TBK, a leading global auto component manufacturer in the M&HCV segment, specialises in brakes, pumps and engine-related components. This opportunity introduces Brakes India’s existing hydraulic and pneumatic products into new export markets. It also opens avenues to extend the complementary product portfolio of TBK in the Indian domestic market.
New opportunities
“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,” said Kaoru Ogata, President and CEO, TBK.
“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” said Sriram Viji, Managing Director, Brakes India.
This collaboration drives the development of cleaner, safer and more efficient commercial vehicle braking technologies, supporting the industry’s shift towards advanced and sustainable mobility, he said.
Published on December 9, 2025