Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Bosch, Endurance Ready for ABS Mandate, Contrasting Auto Lobby's Concerns
Two big companies that make anti-lock braking systems (ABS) for cars and bikes say they can make enough ABS for all bikes if the government makes it a rule.
This is different from what some bike companies told the government, who said they might not be able to make enough.
Experts say there's no problem with making more ABS, and the companies making them say they're ready.
Bosch Ltd and Endurance Technologies assure investors they can meet ABS demand surge if government makes them mandatory for all two-wheelers.
This contradicts two-wheeler majors' claims to the government about supply constraints.
Bosch and Endurance together hold about 60-70% of India's ABS supply market share.
Industry lobby Siam pushed for delay in norms, citing supply concerns.
Experts and Bosch officials confirm no technology gap or scale issues in meeting increased demand.
- Who
- Bosch Ltd, Endurance Technologies, Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam), Bajaj Auto, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India, TVS Motor Co., Hero Motocorp
- What
- Discussing and preparing for a potential government mandate to make anti-lock braking systems (ABS) compulsory on all two-wheelers in India
- When
- November 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To improve safety on roads by preventing bike skidding
Auto Industry Lobby (Siam)
ABS Manufacturers (Bosch, Endurance)
Supply Concerns
Auto Industry Lobby (Siam)
Siam members express apprehensions about meeting ABS demand, pushing for delay in norms.
ABS Manufacturers (Bosch, Endurance)
Bosch and Endurance assure investors they can meet increased demand, with no technology or scale issues.
- Current ABS requirement
- Only for two-wheelers with engine capacity above 125cc (16% of total sales in FY2025)
- Proposed change
- Mandatory ABS for all two-wheelers from 1 January 2026
- Bosch and Endurance's market share
- About 60-70% of India's ABS supply
- Potential price increase per bike with ABS
- ₹3,000 to ₹6,000
