Rane Brake Lining Limited Overview
Pro stress-test →Rane Brake Lining Limited manufactures and markets auto components including friction material products such as brake linings, disc pads, clutch facings, clutch buttons, brake shoes, and railway brake blocks for passenger cars, utility vehicles, commercial vehicles, two wheelers, and railways. RBL is market leader in India and global player in friction material.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →The company has technical collaboration with Nisshinbo Brakes Inc., Japan for know-how in asbestos-free brake linings, disc pads & clutch facings. The company is almost debt free and has been maintaining a healthy dividend payout of 57.5%. Export sales grew 19% during the quarter and had 33% growth for the full year.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →Major competitors include Hindustan Composites and Sundaram BrakeLining. Industry peers include Samvardhana Motherson International Ltd, Bosch Ltd, Uno Minda Ltd, Endurance Technologies Ltd, and others. RBL maintains leadership position through technical expertise, manufacturing scale, and strong customer relationships.
Industry Context
Rane Brake Lining Limited operates in Automotive Components & Friction Materials.
Key facts
Founded: 1964 · Headquarters: Chennai, India · Employees: 623 · Revenue: ₹663 Cr (FY24) · Market cap: $0.7B