Absorbing Shocks

Gabriel India Limited (GIL) is a flagship company of the Anand group. GIL is the third largest manufacturer and supplier of ride control products such as shock absorbers, struts and front forks in India. It has presence in all the segments of automobiles - two and three wheelers, passenger cars, utility vehicles and commercial vehicles. The company has six manufacturing facilities with a combined capacity of over 20 million units that are situated close to its clients, ensuring timely delivery of products and spares to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) at low costs. The company's client portfolio includes all leading OEMs including Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, Maruti Suzuki, TVS Motors, Yamaha, Bajaj Auto, Honda Motorcycles, Hyundai Motors, Ford, Eicher Motors, Mahindra and Mahindra, Toyota and Fiat. Its 80 per cent of sales is to OEMs and volume growth from OEMs is a key growth trigger for the company. The company is also a leading supplier to the defence, railways and aftermarket segments in India. Starting its operations in 1961, from its factory in Mulund, Mumbai, the company has participated in the development of the automotive industry in India and increased its production capacities in line with the changing face of the sector. Sector outlook The growth of the company is linked to the growth of the automobile sector. The company has diversified its risk by supplying to all segments of automobiles; this strategy would help the company to benefit from rising sales of one segment negating the impact of slowd

This article was originally published on April 16, 2012.