Bosch Limited has announced its decision to acquire Bosch Chassis Systems India Private Limited (RBIC) from its existing shareholders, Robert Bosch Investment Nederland B.V., Netherlands, and Robert Bosch LLC, USA. The acquisition will be executed for a cash and non-cash consideration not exceeding ₹9,068.68 crores. This move will result in RBIC becoming a wholly owned and material subsidiary of Bosch Limited.
The acquisition is set to be formalised through a Share Purchase Agreement, and the transaction aligns with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) regulations. The acquisition is classified as a related party transaction, with RBIC’s shareholders being categorised as part of the promoter group. Bosch Limited has ensured that the transaction will be conducted at arm’s length, adhering to the pricing guidelines under SEBI regulations.
Bosch Chassis Systems India operates within the automotive industry, specialising in the design, development, and manufacturing of automotive safety systems. The company is a tier-1 supplier and a market leader in active safety systems such as antilock braking systems and electronic stability control, as well as passive safety systems like airbag ECU and sensors. It serves a diverse customer base, including leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in India.
The acquisition is part of Bosch Limited’s strategy to adapt to the rapidly changing mobility sector, which is influenced by trends such as electrification, autonomous vehicles, regulatory changes, and supply chain disruptions. Effective from 1st January 2024, Bosch Limited has realigned its global mobility business under Bosch Mobility to better address these challenges and opportunities.
In addition to the acquisition, Bosch Limited’s board has approved the issuance of 1,230 equity shares on a preferential basis to Robert Bosch Investment Nederland B.V. and Robert Bosch LLC. These shares, each with a face value of ₹10, will be issued at a price of ₹35,200, including a premium of ₹35,190. This issuance is subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals.
The board meeting, which approved these strategic decisions, took place on April 8, 2026, and lasted from 15:15 to 15:45 IST.
Disclaimer: This article is based on a regulatory filing submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE).