National Engineering Industries, part of the CKA Birla Group, has entered into a strategic partnership with Ahamani EV Technology India to expand the advanced drone market in India. As part of the agreement, NBC Bearings will invest in a 30 per cent equity stake in Ahamani India.
The partnership is aimed at accelerating the commercialisation and adoption of drone technologies in India, aligned with the country’s manufacturing and localisation initiatives. The collaboration will combine Ahamani’s drone platforms, power systems and control technologies with NBC’s engineering and manufacturing capabilities to address demand across drone applications.
Focus on localisation and market expansion
Under the arrangement, Ahamani India will act as the platform for expanding access to drone systems and components tailored to Indian requirements. The companies said the collaboration will focus on developing scalable and cost-aligned solutions for use across sectors, while supporting localisation and faster deployment.
NBC Bearings said its manufacturing scale and quality systems will support shorter go-to-market timelines while meeting global performance standards. The companies also said the partnership is intended to strengthen India’s role as a base for advanced drone technologies for domestic and international markets.
Commenting on the partnership, Rohit Saboo, president and chief executive officer of National Engineering Industries, said the collaboration would allow NBC to extend its engineering capabilities into emerging technology areas and support demand for drone solutions in India.
Tzu Chi Kung, founder and chairman of Ahamani Advanced Inc., said India is a key growth market for drone applications and that the partnership with NBC would support market expansion through local manufacturing combined with Ahamani’s drone and power electronics technologies.
The companies said the partnership supports Ahamani’s long-term plans in India and enables NBC Bearings to expand its presence in future engineering and mobility technologies.
