Key Development
Timken India Limited has been awarded two Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) licenses for its bearings products. The licenses were issued after rigorous evaluation of product design, manufacturing processes, and quality control systems.
Specific License Details
- Received BIS license for Spherical Roller Bearings (SRB) production at Bharuch (new) plant
- Received BIS license for Cylindrical Roller Bearing (CRB) production at Bharuch (old) plant
- This represents the first BIS license in India for SRB for the new Bharuch facility
Management Commentary
Sanjay Koul, Managing Director of Timken India Limited, stated: "This is a remarkable milestone which validates the strength of our design, testing, and quality control procedures across our manufacturing facilities. Securing the first BIS license in India for SRB for the new Bharuch facility and for CRB for the old Bharuch plant underscores our commitment to the highest standards of quality, engineering and customer service."
Market and Customer Impact
- Enhanced confidence: BIS-certified bearings reduce technical qualification barriers for OEMs, infrastructure projects and regulated sectors
- Stronger supply assurance: Certified manufacturing across three plants shortens lead times and improves regional availability
- Tender readiness: Distributors and customers benefit from ready documentation and qualification support for tenders requiring BIS-certified components
- Enables better service to industrial sectors including automotive, rail, heavy industries, and renewables