What we do Kross Ltd manufactures trailer axles, suspension assemblies, and high-performance forged components for medium and heavy commercial vehicles and farm equipment in India. |
Founded in 1,991 |
Market share Leading player in India's trailer axle and suspension market with growing export footprint and strong OEM partnerships. |
Problem solved Provides safety-critical, precision-engineered automotive components enhancing vehicle performance and durability. |
Top clients or who we serve Serves OEMs like Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, TAFE; focuses on B2B in commercial, tractor, and trailer segments. |
Key management Sudhir Rai (Chairman & Managing Director); Kunal Rai (Whole Time Director & CFO). |
Our journey and innovations Started in 1991; expanded from joint cross to diverse axle, suspension assemblies, and trailer components; launched extrusion technology and seamless tube plant recently. |
Where we operate Primarily India with export sales growing to Europe and other global OEMs. |
Top products or what we offer Trailer axles, mechanical and air suspensions, axle shafts, joints, tipping jacks, forged precision components. |
Top brands Kross trailer axles and suspension assemblies - #1 in India's trailer segment; recognized supplier for major OEMs. |
Raw materials needed Steel, forged billets, seamless tubes, and precision alloys for automotive components. |
Raw materials supplier Supplier details undisclosed; seamless tube plant under construction for backward integration. |
Recurring vs cyclical contribution Revenue largely cyclical, tied to automotive OEM production cycles with growing recurring segments via aftermarket and exports. |
Our industry position Among top organized manufacturers in trailer axle and suspension segment with expanding export sales. |
Financial highlights FY25 revenue INR 620.4 Cr, PAT INR 48 Cr, EBITDA margin 13.1%, PAT margin 7.7%, strong ROCE 16.7%. |
Geographical revenue split India contributes ~97%, exports ~3.2%, targeting 5% export share in FY26. |
Order book Healthy order book with growing exports and new product validations underway. |
Whats driving growth Capacity expansion, new product launches (tipping jack), export market penetration, and technology upgrades. |
Our future plans Commission extrusion plant, seamless tube plant by FY27; expand export base and tractor segment share. |
Our green promise Committed to sustainable manufacturing and reducing environmental footprint; active in ESG initiatives. |
Our people and values Employs 70+ marketing and service staff; emphasizes safety, integrity, and employee welfare. |
Key challenges ahead Managing supply chain logistics delays, global trade tariffs, and competitive pressures in growing export markets. |
Interesting facts Achieved highest-ever monthly trailer axle sales; recognized as Super 8 Supplier by Ashok Leyland; launched India's first axle beam extrusion tech. |
Risks and strategy Focus on mitigating tariff impact via product validation; leveraging backward integration; ongoing risk monitoring. |
