Gabriel India Ltd. Company Profile: Products, Promoters and Clients

Gabriel India Ltd. Company

Established in 1961 as ANAND’s flagship company, Gabriel India Limited exemplifies the group’s commitment to partnerships, a legacy upheld nearly six decades later. With over 500 models of ride control products, Gabriel India has thrived across every automotive segment from two-wheelers to railways, driven by its dedicated workforce.

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The company’s credibility is reinforced by its products being recommended and supplied by multinational OEMs in India to their global counterparts. As a vital part of the ANAND Group, Gabriel India has entrenched itself across OEMs, Aftermarket, and export markets, manufacturing a wide array of ride control products including shock absorbers, struts, and front forks.

Q1. What are the Product and service offerings of Gabriel India?

Gabriel India Limited manufactures a wide range of ride control products, including shock absorbers, struts, and front forks. Since 1990, the company has been a major player in the 2-wheeler segment and a leader in the 3-wheeler market, particularly known for its shock absorbers and front forks.

In the passenger car segment, Gabriel India is a preferred supplier of struts and shock absorbers to automotive OEMs, holding a significant share in the aftermarket as well. For commercial vehicles and railways in India, Gabriel India commands a dominant position with approximately 89% market share.

It was the first indigenous company to develop dampers for prestigious railway coaches like Rajdhani, Shatabdi, and Vande Bharat. In the aftermarket, the company is renowned for providing durable "fit-and-forget" components and offers around 300 models of high-precision ride control solutions.

Leveraging robust R&D capabilities, Gabriel India collaborates closely with customers to develop products that meet evolving market, technical, and environmental requirements, aiming to reduce emissions and promote eco-friendly mobility solutions.

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Q2. Who are the Promoters/Management of Gabriel India?

Asia Investments Private Limited holds 52.64% in the company.

Manoj Kolhatkar, Group President and Co-Chief Operating Officer of ANAND Group, serves as Managing Director of Gabriel India, the group's flagship company. With over 22 years of experience, including a significant tenure at Tata Group, Manoj joined ANAND in 2011.

He oversees multiple key subsidiaries including Faurecia Clean Mobility, Valeo Friction Materials India, and joint ventures with CY Myutec Korea. Known for his strategic acumen, he has led transformative initiatives, such as the rapid expansion and turnaround of Tata Yazaki.

Manoj holds an engineering degree from Nagpur University and a business management degree from the University of Pune.