- Business
- Rane (Madras) Limited manufactures automotive components, primarily steering and suspension systems, linkage products, steering gears, aluminum high-pressure die-casting products, brake components, and engine components including valves, valve guides, and tappets for passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, farm tractors, two-wheelers, locomotives, marine applications, and stationary engines; it supplies OEMs such as Hyundai, Ashok Leyland, Daimler, John Deere, Volkswagen, BMW, Volvo, and Yamaha across India, Europe, North America, and Far East markets. Founded in 1959 and headquartered in Chennai, India, the company operates five manufacturing plants in Chennai (Ponneri), Hyderabad, Trichy, Tumakuru, and additional facilities in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Pondicherry, and Uttarakhand, with exports to over 30 countries and certifications including ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016, and Deming Prize recipient in 2005. In recent developments, Rane (Madras) received National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) approval in March 2025 for the merger of Rane Brake Lining Limited and Rane Engine Valve Limited into itself, simplifying group structure, unlocking synergies, and creating a larger entity with combined turnover exceeding Rs 3,373 crore on a proforma basis as of late 2023; additionally, in June 2025, it monetized 3.48 acres of land in Velachery, Chennai, to Canopy Living LLP for debt reduction and operational consolidation, retaining 1.02 acres for a new centralized office facility.