Auto component maker JM Frictech India targets a 20% revenue growth by FY27, supported by high demand in the tractor industry. The company is investing ₹35 crore in a new manufacturing facility in Chandigarh, which is expected to begin operations by March 2027.
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JM Frictech India has announced a growth strategy aimed at increasing its revenue by 20% by the 2027 fiscal year. This expansion plan is largely driven by consistent demand from the tractor sector, which accounts for a significant portion of the company’s business. In the previous fiscal year of 2026, the company recorded total revenue of ₹520 crore.
Expanding Manufacturing Footprint
To support this growth, the company is investing ₹35 crore to build a new greenfield manufacturing plant in Chandigarh. This facility is scheduled to start operations by March 2027. The plant will primarily focus on producing braking systems to better serve customers located in the northern and western parts of India. This new project adds to the company's existing investment of approximately ₹200 crore across three manufacturing sites already operating near Chennai.
Focus on Wet Friction Technology
JM Frictech was formed in 2008 as a partnership between NTC Engineering and South Korea's Jinmyung Frictech. The company has become a specialized manufacturer of wet friction systems and hydraulic parts for off-highway vehicles, including tractors and construction equipment. The company reports that off-highway machinery makes up about 75% of its revenue, while construction, mining, and transmission segments contribute 21%. Direct exports account for the remaining 4% of total revenue.
Within its product lineup, brakes are the primary revenue driver, contributing nearly 80% of sales. Clutches and hydraulic components make up the remaining 17% and 3%, respectively. According to management, the company currently holds a market share of over 75% in the wet brake assembly segment in India, benefiting from a sector-wide shift away from older dry-friction technologies.
Strategic Considerations for Investors
While the company has a strong client list, including major OEMs like Mahindra, TAFE, John Deere, and Tata Motors, investors may track how effectively the company executes its capacity expansion. As with any manufacturing firm, the financial performance will depend on sustained demand from the tractor and construction industries. Additionally, while the company has localized much of its technology, it remains part of a joint venture structure, which means its operations rely on ongoing cooperation between the Indian and South Korean partners. The primary monitorable for the coming quarters will be the progress of the Chandigarh project and whether the company can maintain its current profit margins while scaling up its workforce and production capacity.