India’s aerospace manufacturing sector has received a major strategic boost after Bharat Forge secured a long-term contract from Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer for the production and supply of critical landing gear forgings. The agreement marks the first time an Indian company has entered Embraer’s global supply chain for forged aerospace components, a development that signals growing international confidence in India’s advanced engineering capabilities.
Under the agreement, Bharat Forge will manufacture high-integrity forged components for landing gear systems used across Embraer’s commercial and defence aircraft programmes. The deal places the Pune-based engineering giant within one of the most demanding segments of aerospace manufacturing, where precision, reliability, and compliance with rigorous global certification standards remain non-negotiable.
The partnership also reflects a broader shift underway in the global aviation industry. Aircraft manufacturers are increasingly diversifying their sourcing networks and looking beyond traditional Western manufacturing hubs to build more resilient supply chains. In that changing landscape, India is steadily emerging as a serious destination for high-value aerospace production.
India Moves Further into High Precision Aerospace Manufacturing
For Bharat Forge, the contract represents far more than a routine supplier agreement. It is a validation of years of investment in aerospace engineering, complex metallurgy and safety critical manufacturing capabilities.
The company said the long-term partnership reflects a shared commitment to quality, reliability and sustained industrial collaboration. More importantly, it strengthens Bharat Forge’s position in the global aerospace ecosystem at a time when India is seeking to establish itself as a manufacturing power in strategic sectors.
Amit B Kalyani, Vice Chairman and Joint Managing Director of Bharat Forge Limited, described the agreement as a defining moment for the company’s aerospace business.
“The fact that BFL is the first Indian supplier of forged components for Embraer is a proud moment and a testament to the capabilities we have built in the Aerospace business and we thank them for the trust they have reposed on BFL,” Kalyani said.
He added that the agreement would help the company create scale in critical structural aerospace components while complementing the foundation it has already built in aero engine component manufacturing.
Embraer Signals Long-Term Confidence in India
Embraer also made it clear that India is becoming central to its future procurement and supply chain strategy. Roberto Chaves, Executive Vice President of Global Procurement and Supply Chain at Embraer, said the company views India as a major opportunity as it works towards creating a more competitive and resilient global supply network.
“In line with our supply chain diversification strategy, we view India as a major opportunity. This contract reinforces our plans to create a more resilient and competitive supply chain, as well as our commitment to developing the Indian aerospace industry,” Chaves said.
The agreement comes as Embraer continues expanding its engagement with Indian industry leaders and government stakeholders. The company has steadily increased its presence in the country while exploring deeper industrial partnerships across aviation and defence manufacturing.
Bharat Forge, which operates across automotive, defence, aerospace, rail, marine, energy and industrial sectors, has spent the last several years strengthening its position in advanced engineering and precision manufacturing. With operations spread across multiple countries, the company has increasingly focused on high technology and safety critical components for global markets.
The Embraer contract now places Bharat Forge among a select group of international suppliers trusted with some of the aviation industry’s most critical structural components. More importantly, it marks another decisive step in India’s transition from a low cost manufacturing base to a serious player in the global aerospace supply chain.