Bharat Forge Ltd (BFL) has signed a long-term contract with Pratt & Whitney Canada, an RTX business, for the supply of critical aerospace engine components. The components will be manufactured at Bharat Forge’s aerospace facility in India. The contract strengthens Bharat Forge’s engagement with Pratt & Whitney Canada and adds to the company’s work with global aerospace manufacturers. It also supports Pratt & Whitney Canada’s plans to increase sourcing from India for aerospace engine programmes.
The components covered under the agreement will be manufactured at Bharat Forge’s dedicated aerospace facility, which has been developed for the production of high-performance and high-value aerospace products. The facility uses advanced manufacturing technologies and operates to aerospace industry requirements covering quality, precision, reliability and traceability. These standards are required for components used in aircraft engine applications, where manufacturing consistency and product performance are critical.
Amit Kalyani, Vice-Chairman and Joint Managing Director, Bharat Forge Ltd, said, “This long-term partnership with Pratt & Whitney Canada is a testament to Bharat Forge’s leadership in the global aerospace supply chain. It reflects our commitment to delivering world-class aerospace solutions through advanced manufacturing, operational excellence, and uncompromising quality standards. We look forward to supporting Pratt & Whitney Canada’s programs and furthering India’s advancement in aerospace manufacturing expertise.”
Nathalie Rivet, Vice President, Supply Chain, Pratt & Whitney Canada, said, “This collaboration with Bharat Forge reflects our commitment to building a resilient, high-performing global supply chain that supports our customers and future growth ambitions. We are confident in Bharat Forge’s high-performance aerospace manufacturing capabilities, technical excellence, and a robust commitment to quality that aligns with our niche requirements, to strengthen our supply chain sourcing from India.”
The agreement reflects the role of Indian aerospace manufacturing in global supply chains. Bharat Forge has developed capabilities covering engineering, manufacturing, testing and validation for safety-critical products across several sectors. Bharat Forge is the flagship company of the Pune-based Kalyani Group. It manufactures components and solutions for the automotive, aerospace, defence, rail, marine, energy and industrial sectors. The company has manufacturing operations across five countries and engineering capabilities covering product design, development, manufacturing, testing and validation.
Its aerospace business focuses on the design, development and manufacture of aerospace, defence and marine systems, structures and components. The business uses advanced manufacturing technologies and works with global aerospace companies to develop and produce critical components.
