A strategic partnership brings Bharat Forge together with Agile Robots to merge manufacturing expertise with AI-driven robotics, targeting applications across automotive, healthcare, and consumer electronics in civilian industry and manufacturing.

Executives describe the deal as a strategic move to advance state-of-the-art robotics, improve internal manufacturing efficiencies, and strengthen Bharat Forge’s position in India’s manufacturing sector.

The MoU signals Bharat Forge’s broader plan to expand intelligent automation capabilities domestically and in Southeast Asia by leveraging partner technologies.

Market reaction reflected in Bharat Forge’s shares closing at ₹1,452.80 on January 8, down 2.06% from the prior close after the announcement.

Additional market activity included a block trade on the NSE worth ₹58.80 crore for 401,505 shares at ₹1,464.50, indicating notable institutional trading activity.

Bharat Forge is a global supplier of safety-critical components across automotive, industrial, defence, and aerospace sectors with manufacturing operations in multiple regions.

The MoU news comes amid ongoing institutional trading activity, with the NSE block trade signaling potential implications for market sentiment.

The January 8 signing formalizes an Indo-German collaboration focused on co-development, market expansion, and deployment in India and Southeast Asia across automotive, healthcare, and consumer electronics.

The partnership aligns with Bharat Forge’s broader strategy to expand in defence, aerospace, and indigenous defence production, while advancing digital manufacturing and sustainability.

The MoU signing ceremony featured Bharat Forge executives Baba Kalyani and Amit Kalyani, alongside Agile Robots leaders including Rory Sexton and other team members.

Geographically, the focus is India and Southeast Asia, emphasizing civilian manufacturing applications and the development of fully autonomous or 'dark' factory operations.