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- ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Limited, a subsidiary of ZF Friedrichshafen AG and part of the ZF Group Commercial Vehicle Solutions Division, manufactures and markets advanced braking systems, conventional braking products, and air-assisted technologies for commercial vehicles including trucks, buses, off-highway vehicles, defense applications, cars, and fleets; it offers e-mobility solutions such as e-compressors, Electronic Braking Systems (EBS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and Electronically Controlled Air Suspension (ECAS); additional products include air compressors, air processing units, air disc brakes, air suspension systems, doors with door control systems, driveline controls, automated manual transmissions (AMT), fleet management solutions (FMS), valves, actuators, vacuum pumps, and push-type connectors; the company also provides spare parts, aftermarket services, digital services, retrofit solutions, workshop solutions, software development, professional training, and consulting. Headquartered in Chennai, India, and founded in 2004 as WABCO India Limited, it changed its name to ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Limited in March 2022 following integration into ZF Group's structure after the 2020 acquisition of WABCO; it operates five manufacturing facilities, an advanced technology development center, a vehicle testing facility, and a nationwide aftermarket network primarily serving automotive OEMs, distributors, government agencies, and retailers in India with exports to international markets. Recent developments include the launch of new products such as compressors, air supply units, vacuum pumps, actuators, and push-type connectors to Indian and international OEMs in FY23; strategic expansion with ZF opening a new plant in Oragadam, India, in February 2024 for electrical components targeting Indian and Asian markets; record Q4 FY2025 revenues of INR 1,039 crore driven by 15% year-on-year service income growth and focus on e-mobility and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS); ongoing CSR initiatives through its foundation establishing Centers of Excellence for automotive technologies, road safety training, Industry 4.0, IoT, and robotic automation; and a 7.5% stake sale by WABCO Asia Private Ltd to an undisclosed buyer in June 2024, with promoter holding at 60% amid a 15% decline over three years. The company targets commercial vehicle segments emphasizing autonomous, connected, and electric (ACE) solutions, sustainability, and regulatory compliance such as ESC mandates effective September 2025, positioning it as India's market leader in vehicle control systems with strong financials including FY2025 revenue of INR 3,824 crore and net profit of INR 477 crore.