Brakes India Forges Strategic Alliance with Japan's TBK to Conquer Global Commercial Vehicle Markets
#BrakesIndia #TBKCo #AutoComponents #StrategicAlliance #CommercialVehicles #GlobalExpansion #MakersInIndia"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” - Sriram Viji, Managing Director - Brakes India
December 2025 : Brakes India Private Limited, a prominent TSF Group Company, has cemented a powerful capital and business alliance with Japan’s TBK Co., a global leader in automotive components for the medium and heavy commercial vehicle (M&HCV) segment. The strategic deal involves Brakes India acquiring a 10 percent shareholding in TBK through a primary capital infusion, the financial terms of which remain undisclosed.
This alliance is set to revolutionize the commercial vehicle braking sector for both organizations. The highlights include a significant expansion of market reach: Brakes India's robust hydraulic and pneumatic braking systems will gain access to new global export markets, while TBK's complementary commercial vehicle product portfolio- which includes specialized brakes, pumps, and engine-related components- will be introduced to the vast Indian domestic market.
The collaboration is focused on leveraging combined technological strengths to drive the future of commercial vehicle safety and efficiency. "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," said Kaoru Ogata, President and CEO of TBK.
Sriram Viji, Managing Director of Brakes India, echoed this sentiment, calling the milestone the beginning of a long-term association. "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.”
The agreement is steered by Sriram Viji, Managing Director of Brakes India, who brings a wealth of experience from the technology and consulting sectors. His background includes roles as an Associate at McKinsey & Company and Program Manager at Microsoft Corporation in the United States. He is a highly educated professional, holding post-graduate degrees from the Stephen M. Ross School of Business and Stanford University, following his undergraduate studies at IIT Madras.
The partnership is strategically positioned to foster the development of cleaner, safer, and more efficient commercial vehicle braking technologies, aligning with the global industry shift toward advanced and sustainable mobility solutions.
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