Schaeffler India , the motion technology company, has announced the opening of a computational research infrastructure at the Foundation for Science Innovation and Development (FSID), Bengaluru. This initiative, undertaken as part of the company's CSR programme HOPE, strengthens research capabilities at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) by enabling High-Performance Computing (HPC), large-scale simulations, data-intensive modelling, and advanced analytics across materials, energy systems, and sustainable mobility. The development also aims to foster stronger industry collaborations, improved research quality and efficiency, and increased relevance of research in industry projects.

Key Infrastructure Enhancements

The initiative focuses on expanding FSID's computational facilities through a set of targeted upgrades. The following enhancements form the core of the new infrastructure:

• Acquisition of dedicated lab space
• Advanced in-rack cooling systems
• Power-backup systems
• High-performance hybrid computing workstations and clusters

These improvements are designed to significantly enhance computational efficiency and support cutting-edge research across multiple disciplines.

Stakeholders and Beneficiaries

The enhanced facility is expected to benefit a broad range of stakeholders. The table below outlines the direct and indirect beneficiaries of the expanded infrastructure:

Master Research Agreement with IISc

Alongside the infrastructure launch, Schaeffler India has signed a Master Research Agreement (MRA) with IISc. This agreement sets the foundation for multiple future research projects and further strengthens the company's commitment to collaborative innovation and advanced research. The company noted that it has a strong pipeline of joint projects with IISc, with teams aligned to move into execution.

Voices from Leadership

Mr. Harsha Kadam, MD & CEO, Schaeffler India, said: "At Schaeffler India, we are committed to building skills and manufacturing excellence rooted in India's unique strengths, aligned with its needs, and geared towards creating lasting value. Such efforts depend on strong academia-industry collaboration, with institutions like Indian Institute of Science playing a critical role in equipping researchers with the right tools and expertise. We're proud to support its latest computational infrastructure through Schaeffler India's CSR programme, HOPE."

Sai Gautam Gopalakrishnan, Associate Professor of Materials Engineering, IISc, noted: "With the long-term aim of creating a computational facility with a peak performance of around 32 PFLOPs, comprising a mixture of CPUs and GPUs, the facility will be highly beneficial for the research groups at IISc, startups incubated at FSID, and industries that collaborate with FSID/IISc."

Prof B. Gurumoorthy, Director, Foundation for Science Innovation and Development, added: "This collaboration with Schaeffler India marks an important step in enhancing FSID's capabilities in high-end simulations, data-intensive research, and next-generation technology development. We see this as a strong example of how industry-academia partnerships can accelerate research and innovation with real-world relevance."

About Schaeffler India

Schaeffler India brings an 80-year global legacy of innovation in motion technology to the Indian market, offering precision engineering solutions. The company operates five manufacturing plants in India — located at Talegaon, Savli, Maneja, Hosur, and Shoolagiri — along with three R&D centres, five sales offices, and a strong industrial and automotive aftermarket network. With a presence in India for over 60 years and a dedicated workforce of over 3,800 employees, Schaeffler India is a leading motion technology company in the country.

Schaeffler India Limited has announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. The company reported a robust performance with revenue from operations reaching INR 2,507 crores, an increase of 18.8% compared to the same period last year. The disclosure was made under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and the transcript of the analyst meet held on April 30, 2026, has been made available on the company's website.

Financial Performance

The company delivered an EBITDA of INR 483 crores for the quarter, maintaining a healthy margin of 19.3%. The Profit After Tax (PAT) stood at INR 319.7 crores, registering a year-on-year growth of 12.8%. While the top line showed strong annual growth, it declined by 5.1% on a quarter-on-quarter basis due to specific recalibrations in product portfolios and liquidity constraints in certain market sectors.

Segmental Performance

The Automotive Technologies segment grew by 30.8% year-on-year, driven by strong traction in the ICE engine and hybrid technology platforms. Vehicle Lifetime Solutions posted a growth of 18.1% over the previous year. However, the Bearings and Industrial Solutions segment saw a 14.3% decline quarter-on-quarter due to strategic recalibration and a liquidity crunch in the industrial aftermarket. Exports posted robust growth, increasing by 32.5% year-on-year and 6.6% quarter-on-quarter.

Operational Highlights

Management highlighted that the company's localization levels have reached 80%. The company secured new business wins in transmission applications, heavy-duty clutches, and hydraulic cam phasers during the quarter. Capex for the quarter was moderated to INR 80 crores, with full-year capex expected to be in the range of INR 400 crores to INR 500 crores. Free cash flow for the quarter was positive at INR 137 crores.

Outlook

Despite supply chain headwinds stemming from geopolitical situations in West Asia, the company remains optimistic about sustaining growth. The management indicated that the automotive sector demand trend is expected to remain robust, while the industrial sector is experiencing mixed speeds with specific end markets like infrastructure performing well.