- CEO
- Jaspalsingh P. Chandock
- Full Time Employees
- 533
- Sector
- Producer manufacturing
- Industry
- Trucks/Construction/Farm machinery
- Address
- Imperial Palace Mumbai MA India 400069
- IPO Date
- May 1, 1994
- Business
- Balu Forge Industries Limited is an Indian precision engineering company specializing in the manufacture of forged and machined components primarily for the automotive, industrial, railway, defense, and aerospace sectors. Its main product portfolio includes automotive forgings such as crankshafts, connecting rods, steering knuckles, axle beams, and clutch and transmission components; industrial forgings for machinery, construction, and agricultural equipment; railway wheels and axles; undercarriage components including track shoes, rollers, and sprockets; turbine blades; and hydraulic motors with parts like rotors and pistons. The company also offers precision machining services including milling, turning, drilling, and grinding to refine its forged components. Headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra, Balu Forge operates manufacturing facilities including a new precision machining line in Belgaum, Karnataka. Founded in 1989, it serves primarily the Indian market with expanding activities globally through strategic acquisitions and partnerships.
In recent years, Balu Forge has made significant operational expansions and strategic moves to strengthen its market position. In 2024, the company acquired the precision machining unit of the Mercedes Benz Truck Factory in Mannheim, Germany, enhancing its capabilities in automotive and commercial vehicle components. It also established a new manufacturing facility in Belgaum focused on defense production units and components for the new energy and mobility industries, including fuel agnostic systems. The company formed strategic alliances, notably partnering with Swan Energy to innovate in railway, defense, and aerospace solutions. Additionally, it has introduced advanced manufacturing technology, including the acquisition of 7-axis machining capability and automated forging lines with GERB technology. Balu Forge has also completed fundraises and preferential allotments to support its growth, reflecting its debt-free status and robust financial health. The company actively pursues diversification through acquisitions such as a 70% stake in Balu Technologies, widening its technology and product portfolio. These developments underscore Balu Forge’s strategic focus on innovation, defense sector commercialization, and expansion into high-growth industrial segments.