Forgings and castings — Business MegaBrands 2026–27
Forgings and castings covers forged and cast metal parts such as crankshafts, connecting rods, axle beams, gear blanks and housings produced in India for automotive, industrial, railway, energy and defence customers. These are load-bearing parts that must meet tight strength and dimensional standards. The category converts Indian steel and aluminium into higher-value engineered products and supplies many export customers.
Slot BMB-094 · Auto Components · 6 brands in contention · Business MegaBrand: to be announced in 2027
Brands in contention
Listed alphabetically. The order does not reflect evaluation.
| Company | MegaBrands 501 |
|---|---|
| Bharat Forge | Also a MegaBrand 501 |
| Happy Forgings | |
| MM Forgings | |
| Ramkrishna Forgings | |
| Rico Auto Industries | |
| Sundaram-Clayton |
How this category is evaluated
Every brand in this category is assessed on WCRC's 50-parameter brand evaluation model, across five pillars: Brand Positioning & Recall, Trust & Sentiment, Product, Innovation & Delivery, Sustainability, Governance & ESG, and Digital & Financial Soundness. Scores are compared within the category, and the brand with the strongest result is named the Business MegaBrand. Read the methodology
Frequently asked
Who are the major forging companies in India?
The brands in contention for forgings and castings in the Business MegaBrands 2026–27 cohort are Bharat Forge, Happy Forgings, MM Forgings, Ramkrishna Forgings, Rico Auto Industries and Sundaram-Clayton. This is a factual list, not a ranking. WCRC will name one Business MegaBrand after its independent 50-parameter evaluation.
Other categories in Auto Components
- Driveline and transmission systems
- Engine and precision components
- Braking and suspension systems
- Body, wheels, thermal and control systems
- Interiors and seating
- Auto electricals, lighting and electronics
All of Automotive & Commercial Mobility · The 2026–27 cohort
Cite this page: WCRC, Business MegaBrands 2026–27, Forgings and castings (Slot BMB-094), https://www.mostvaluablebrands.com/business-megabrands/2026-27/automotive-and-commercial-mobility/forgings-and-castings/, accessed [date].
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