Bharat Forge, Liebherr Open Advanced Landing Gear Facility in Pune

Bharat Forge Ltd. and Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS have jointly opened a new, advanced landing gear components machining facility in Mundhwa, Pune, on March 11, 2026.
This collaboration marks Bharat Forge's entry into OEM-approved, large-scale landing gear component manufacturing, a significant step in boosting India's aerospace ecosystem. The new venture offers growth potential, though execution and competition will be key factors.

What happened

Bharat Forge announced the opening of its new machining facility for landing gear components. The facility, a partnership with Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS, is located in Mundhwa, Pune.
It features advanced technology for high-precision parts, positioning Bharat Forge among India's first to offer OEM-approved landing gear component machining at scale.
This expansion adds landing gear sub-systems for civil and military aviation to Bharat Forge's existing aerospace portfolio, which includes aero-engine components and airframe structures.

Why this matters

The new facility is a significant boost for India's 'Make in India' initiative in the strategic aerospace sector. It diversifies Bharat Forge's revenue streams and enhances its capabilities in a high-value segment of the aerospace supply chain.
For shareholders, this represents a move into a technically demanding and growing global market, potentially leading to higher margins and increased order book visibility in the long term.

The backstory

Bharat Forge has steadily built its aerospace division over recent years, making strategic investments and acquiring capabilities to meet global aviation demands.
Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS is a global leader known for its extensive expertise in aerospace systems and components.
The partnership, first announced at Aero India 2025, combines Liebherr's technology and market access with Bharat Forge's manufacturing strength to target a significant share of the landing gear components market.

What changes now

• Bharat Forge gains direct access to the high-value landing gear component manufacturing segment.
• The company strengthens its position as a comprehensive aerospace solutions provider.
• It enhances India's self-reliance in critical defense and civil aviation manufacturing.
• The partnership with Liebherr opens doors to new global OEMs and programs.
• It diversifies Bharat Forge's end-market exposure beyond traditional automotive and industrial sectors.

Risks to watch

• Execution risk in scaling up operations for highly complex and safety-critical landing gear components.
• Intense competition from established global players and other Indian companies entering the aerospace domain.
• Dependency on specific global OEMs for sustained order flow.

Peer comparison

Direct competitors focused solely on landing gear manufacturing at this scale in India are few. However, Bharat Forge's peers in the broader aerospace manufacturing space include Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), Aequs, and Sansera Engineering. TASL manufactures a wide range of components and collaborates with global leaders. Aequs offers integrated capabilities from forging to assembly, while Sansera Engineering focuses on structural parts and landing gear assemblies.

Context metrics

• Bharat Forge's aerospace revenue contribution was approximately 5% of total revenue in FY25, a figure expected to grow with new ventures.

What to track next

• Orders secured from global OEMs for landing gear components and their value.
• The ramp-up timeline and production capacity utilization of the new facility.
• Future collaborations or expansions within the aerospace segment.
• Updates on other segments of Bharat Forge's aerospace portfolio (aero-engines, airframes).
• Any contribution of this new segment to overall revenue and profitability growth in upcoming quarters.