NBC Bearings to acquire 30% equity stake in Ahamani EV Technology India as part of strategic collaboration
National | January 16, 2026: National Engineering Industries Ltd. (NBC Bearings), the flagship engineering company of the multi-billion-dollar CKA Birla Group, has entered into a strategic partnership with Ahamani EV Technology India Pvt. Ltd. (“Ahamani India”), the Indian subsidiary of Taiwan-based Ahamani Advanced Inc., to accelerate the development, commercialization, and adoption of advanced drone technologies in India. As part of the agreement, NBC Bearings will invest in a 30% equity stake in Ahamani India, signaling a long-term commitment to the fast-growing unmanned aerial systems (UAS) market.
The partnership brings together NBC Bearings’ decades-long expertise in precision engineering, manufacturing excellence, and large-scale industrial operations with Ahamani’s advanced drone platforms, power systems, and control technologies. Together, the companies aim to build a scalable, market-driven drone technology ecosystem aligned with India’s national priorities such as Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Strengthening India’s Drone Ecosystem
India’s drone industry has witnessed rapid growth over the past few years, driven by increasing applications across industrial inspection, infrastructure monitoring, logistics, agriculture, defense, and public safety. With supportive government policies and rising demand for locally manufactured solutions, the sector is emerging as a key pillar of India’s technology and manufacturing landscape.
Against this backdrop, the NBC–Ahamani partnership is positioned to address critical gaps in the market by enabling reliable, cost-effective, and high-performance drone systems tailored to Indian operating conditions. Ahamani India will act as the central platform for expanding the availability of next-generation drone solutions and critical components, leveraging technology developed by Ahamani Advanced Inc. in Taiwan and adapting it for large-scale deployment in India.
NBC Bearings’ investment is expected to accelerate localization efforts, strengthen supply chains, and improve speed-to-market while maintaining stringent global quality and reliability standards. By combining advanced design and power electronics expertise with established manufacturing scale, the collaboration seeks to enhance India’s competitiveness as a global hub for drone technologies.
Focus on Market Adoption and Localization
A key objective of the partnership is to accelerate market adoption of advanced drone solutions across diverse use cases. The collaboration will focus on enabling scalable platforms that address real-world operational needs, including endurance, stability, payload capacity, and reliability.
NBC Bearings’ extensive manufacturing infrastructure, robust quality systems, and strong domestic market reach are expected to play a critical role in supporting faster deployment. The partnership will also emphasize localization of production and components, helping reduce dependence on imports while supporting the broader goal of building indigenous technology capabilities.
Industry observers note that such collaborations between established engineering majors and specialized technology firms are essential for bridging the gap between innovation and commercialization in emerging sectors like drones.
Leadership Perspectives
Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Rohit Saboo, President & CEO, National Engineering Industries Ltd. (NBC Bearings), said the collaboration represents a natural extension of NBC’s engineering strengths into future-ready technology domains.
“This partnership with Ahamani allows us to extend our engineering strengths into emerging technology domains with strong market potential. By working together, we aim to support India’s growing demand for advanced drone solutions while contributing to the development of a robust domestic technology ecosystem,” Mr. Saboo said.
He added that NBC’s focus will remain on delivering precision, reliability, and scalability—qualities that are critical for the success of advanced drone applications.
Ms. Tzu Chi Kung, Founder and Chairman, Ahamani Advanced Inc., highlighted India’s importance as a strategic growth market for the company.
“India represents one of the most important growth markets for advanced drone applications. Through this partnership with NBC, we are accelerating our market expansion by combining strong local manufacturing capabilities with Ahamani’s proven drone and power electronics technologies. Our focus is on delivering practical, scalable solutions that meet real-world industrial and commercial needs,” she said.
Strategic Significance for Both Companies
For Ahamani, the partnership marks a significant milestone in its India roadmap, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the market. Through Ahamani EV Technology India, the company plans to deepen localization, invest in customer-driven innovation, and build strong relationships with Indian stakeholders across industries.
For NBC Bearings, the collaboration provides an opportunity to expand its presence beyond traditional engineering segments into advanced mobility and aerospace-adjacent technologies. By leveraging its precision manufacturing capabilities in a high-growth sector, NBC aims to diversify its portfolio while remaining aligned with national technology and manufacturing priorities.
About National Engineering Industries Ltd. (NBC Bearings)
Founded in 1946, National Engineering Industries Ltd. (NBC Bearings) is India’s leading manufacturer and exporter of bearings and allied engineering products and a key member of the CKA Birla Group. The company is globally recognized for its quality, innovation, and precision, and is the only bearing manufacturer in the world to have received the prestigious Deming Grand Prize from Japan. NBC serves a wide range of sectors including automotive, railways, industrial engineering, aerospace, and emerging technology domains.
About Ahamani Advanced Inc. and Ahamani EV Technology India
Ahamani Advanced Inc., headquartered in Taiwan, is a technology company specializing in advanced drone systems, electric mobility technologies, and high-performance power electronics. Through its Indian subsidiary, Ahamani EV Technology India Pvt. Ltd., the company focuses on developing and localizing next-generation drone platforms and critical components designed to enhance endurance, stability, and payload performance. Ahamani delivers scalable, mission-ready solutions across a wide spectrum of drone applications.
With this strategic partnership, NBC Bearings and Ahamani India are positioning themselves at the forefront of India’s evolving drone landscape, aiming to play a meaningful role in shaping the future of advanced aerial technologies both domestically and globally.
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