Timken India Limited announced through a regulatory filing that it has been awarded four Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) licenses for its bearing products. The licenses were issued after rigorous evaluation of product design, manufacturing processes, and quality-control systems, confirming conformity to relevant Indian national standards for bearing performance and safety.
Key Details
- The Company received four BIS licenses for bearing products
- Received BIS License for Cylindrical Roller Bearing (CRB) Roller production at its Bharuch (new) plant
- Received BIS License for CRB production at its Bharuch (new) plant
- Received BIS License for TRB (Tapered Roller Bearing) Roller production at both Bharuch (new) and Jamshedpur plants
Management Commentary
Sanjay Koul, Chairman & Managing Director of Timken India Limited, stated that the company is the first in India to obtain CRB and TRB roller licenses across multiple plants. He emphasized that this achievement underscores the company's commitment to the highest standards of quality, engineering, and customer service.
Business Impact
The certifications are expected to:
- Reduce technical qualification barriers for OEMs, infrastructure projects, and regulated sectors
- Shorten lead times and improve regional availability through certified manufacturing across plants
- Benefit distributors and customers with ready documentation for tenders requiring BIS-certified components
- Enable customers to source bearings that meet stringent national standards
Future Plans
The Company stated it will continue to invest in testing, process controls, and capacity to meet growing certified demand.