Group Overview

Empowering global mobility through innovation, quality and trusted partnerships.

Rane Group: Driving Growth with Purpose for Over Nine Decades

Established in 1929 and headquartered in Chennai, India, Rane Group has evolved from its early beginnings as an automotive distributor into a distinguished global manufacturer of precision-engineered components. Over the past nine decades, the Group has steadily expanded its capabilities, serving a broad spectrum of mobility and industrial segments including passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, farm tractors, two-wheelers, railways and off-highway applications.

Guided by a strong commitment to engineering rigour and value creation, Rane Group has built a reputation for delivering high-quality, safety-critical products backed by advanced manufacturing systems and long-standing technology collaborations. Its continued focus on operational discipline, customer-centricity and sustainable practices has enabled the organisation to strengthen its presence worldwide and consistently support the evolving needs of the global mobility ecosystem.

Mission & Value

Provide superior products and services to our customers and maintain market leadership
Evolve as an Institution that serves the best interests of all stakeholders
Ensure the highest standards of ethics and integrity in all our actions
Pursue excellence through total quality management

Our Mission

To deliver innovative, reliable solutions that create value for customers and stakeholders, driven by quality, technology and operational excellence.

Our Values

To be a globally recognised industrial leader, known for innovation, world-class manufacturing and sustainable growth, shaping the future of the automotive and engineering sectors.

Group Businesses

Rane Group

ZF RANE AUTOMOTIVE
ZF LIFETEC RANE
RANE (MADRAS)
RANE STEERING SYSTEMS

ZF Rane Automotive India Private Limited, a joint venture with the ZF Group, specialises in the design and manufacture of complete hydraulic power steering systems for a wide spectrum of vehicles. With manufacturing facilities across four locations – Trichy, Chennai and Pantnagar, the division combines global technology expertise with strong local manufacturing capabilities.

ZF Lifetec Rane is a longstanding joint venture focused on delivering advanced occupant safety systems for the automotive industry. The company has been manufacturing seat belts since 1997 and operates six strategically located facilities across Chennai, Trichy, Pune and Gurgaon. In 2013, the division expanded its portfolio by commencing airbag manufacturing, strengthening its position as a comprehensive supplier of safety technologies.

Its product range spans a wide spectrum of occupant protection systems, including steering wheels, a full suite of airbags (driver, passenger, side and curtain) and advanced seatbelt technologies such as retractors and anchor pretensioners, Emergency Locking Retractors (ELR), load limiters and child restraint seat belts.

Rane (Madras) Limited operates through five specialised Business – Steering and Linkage, Light Metal Castings, Brake Components, Engine Components and Aftermarket Products, serving a diverse range of customers across all major vehicle segments. The company has 17 world-class manufacturing plants, including 16 in India and 1 in Mexico, equipped with advanced production technologies. Supported by robust R&D capabilities and a strong focus on quality and innovation, Rane (Madras) Limited delivers precision-engineered, safety-critical solutions that have earned the trust of leading OEMs both in India and globally.

Businesses

Steering & Linkage
Light Metal Castings
Engine Component
Brake Components
Aftermarket Products

Rane Steering Systems Private Limited specialises in the manufacture of manual and electric power steering columns for commercial and passenger vehicles. The company is supported by a centralised R&D and product engineering function, ensuring that design, development and performance parameters align seamlessly with customer requirements. The company operates four modern manufacturing facilities equipped with advanced technologies to support high-quality, scalable production.

Excellence in Manufacturing and Technology

Rane Group integrates advanced manufacturing techniques with cutting-edge technology to deliver high-performance automotive solutions. The manufacturing facilities are equipped with modern production systems and automated processes, ensuring consistent quality and operational reliability.

Manufacturing Capabilities

Rane Group operates world-class manufacturing facilities equipped with advanced production systems and ensuring reliable, high-precision components for global customers.

Technology Capabilities

Leveraging automation, robotics, and digital engineering, Rane Group enhances quality, accelerates development and drives continuous innovation in automotive solutions.

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