NBC Bearings and iMRail Ink Strategic Pact to power India's Next-Gen Mobility

MRT Online Desk Posted on: 2025-10-15 14:30:00 Viewer: 1,544 Comments: 0 Country: India City: New Delhi

New Delhi, India (Metro Rail Today): National Engineering Industries Ltd. (NEI), India’s premier bearings manufacturer operating under the NBC brand, has announced a strategic partnership with iMRail Technology GmbH, a German pioneer in next-generation railborne mobility solutions. The agreement is poised to accelerate India's advanced transit ecosystem through the 'Make in India' initiative.

The collaboration is a significant milestone in NEI's corporate journey, signaling its expansion beyond core bearing expertise into the field of advanced mobility systems. By leveraging iMRail's cutting-edge technologies, the partners intend to deliver integrated, high-performance, and sustainable solutions to urban transit developers, rail operators, and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) across India and internationally.

Focus on Non-Conventional Transit Solutions

The core focus of the partnership centers on the joint development and deployment of non-conventional mass transit systems. Key areas of development include:

Non-conventional systems: Low-to-medium speed Maglev (Magnetic Levitation), next-generation Monorail, and Ropeways.
Sustainability and Efficiency: Emphasis will be placed on creating environmentally responsible solutions that enhance both performance and energy efficiency.
Technological Integration: The collaboration will utilize intelligent systems and digital innovation to redefine modern transportation methodologies.

Mr. Rohit Saboo, President & CEO of NEI (NBC Bearings), stated, "This pivotal step in our journey toward next-generation mobility is immediately bolstered by the strategic agreement. We're moving beyond mechanical components to deliver complete, intelligent systems, perfectly positioned to provide the foundational technology needed to realize India's futuristic vision for Maglev, Monorail, and other mobility solutions".

Maxim Weidner, CEO of iMRail Technology GmbH, echoed this sentiment, adding, "Partnering with NBC Bearings gives us the scale and reach to rapidly deploy our innovative technologies. Together, we're shaping a future of resilient, accessible, and sustainable mobility for tomorrow's cities and beyond".

Responding to the announcement, Mrs. Mamta Shah, MD & CEO, Urban Infra Group, highlighted the critical impact of such alliances on India's burgeoning urban infrastructure.

“The strategic tie-up between NBC Bearings and iMRail is a welcome and timely development for the urban transit sector. The commitment to a 'Make in India' ecosystem for advanced technologies like Maglev and next-generation Monorail is crucial for sustainable city planning," said Mrs. Shah. "This collaboration brings German technology expertise together with established Indian manufacturing capability, promising high-quality, energy-efficient transport options essential for decongesting and future-proofing our metropolitan areas.”

NEI, a core part of the CKA Birla Group , is India's leading bearings manufacturer and exporter , with a long-standing history of serving the Indian Railways since 1952 . iMRail is a German technology-driven company specializing in the system integration of advanced elevated and specialized mass transit technologies.