About Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd (Sona Comstar)

Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd, branded as Sona Comstar, is a global mobility technology company headquartered in India. Founded in 1995 as Sona Okegawa, a joint venture with Mitsubishi Materials, it has steadily transformed into a leading provider of mission-critical automotive and mobility solutions. The company celebrated its 25-year milestone in FY 2024-25, reflecting its evolution from a driveline component manufacturer into a diversified technology player.

Its portfolio spans high-precision gears, differential assemblies, traction motors, starter motors, and intelligent software-led solutions for both conventional and electric powertrains. Sona Comstar serves major OEMs worldwide across passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, buses, off-highway vehicles, and increasingly, non-automotive sectors such as railways, humanoid robotics, drones, eVTOL aircraft, and AGVs/AMRs.

The company operates 12 manufacturing facilities in India, China, Mexico, and the USA, supported by 5 R&D centres and 3 engineering capability centres in Serbia. With over 6,000 employees and eight warehouses across geographies, Sona Comstar is strategically positioned to serve global OEMs with agility and scale.

Sona BLW Precision Forgings Key milestones include

• 2008: Acquisition of ThyssenKrupp’s precision forging business.

• 2016: Entry into EV segment with supply of differential gears.

• 2019: Acquisition of Comstar, creating the Sona Comstar identity.

• 2021: Listing on Indian stock exchanges.

• 2023: Acquisition of majority stake in Novelic, expanding into sensors and semiconductor chip design.

• 2025: Acquisition of Escorts Kubota’s Railway Equipment Division, marking entry into the railway components market. 

Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd Business Segments

Sona Comstar reports revenue diversification by technology verticals. In FY 2024-25, Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) revenue contributed 36% of total revenue (Rs 12,235 crore), up from 29% a year earlier. The company is engaged in 58 EV programmes for 32 customers. Overall revenue stood at Rs 35,545 crore, with international markets contributing over 70% and North America alone accounting for 40%. 

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The Railway Equipment Division, acquired in 2025, added a new non-automotive vertical with Rs 9,128 crore revenue during FY 2024-25 under Escorts Kubota. This business includes brakes, couplers, suspension systems, friction products, and electrical panels.

Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd Key Management

• Vivek Vikram Singh – Managing Director & Group CEO

• Rohit Nanda – Group Chief Financial Officer

• Ajay Pratap Singh – Senior Vice President – Group General Counsel, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer.

The late Sunjay Kapur, who passed away in June 2025, was designated Chairman Emeritus, recognised for his pivotal role in the company’s global expansion and transformation.

Latest Updates on Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd 

• Acquisition of Escorts Kubota’s Railway Business, diversifying beyond automotive.

• Entry into advanced mobility segments including humanoid robotics, drones, and eVTOL powertrains.

• Strengthening semiconductor and sensor capabilities through Novelic, which launched its first in-cabin ACAM sensors and radar modules.

• Investment of USD 4 million in ClearMotion Inc. for active suspension technology.

• Debut participation at CES 2025 showcasing next-generation mobility solutions.

• Re-certification as a Great Place to Work® in 2025.