By Brazil Stock Guide – Embraer (NYSE: EMBJ; B3: EMBJ3) is bringing India deeper into its global aerospace supply chain, signing a long-term contract with Bharat Forge Limited to manufacture and supply forged components for aircraft landing gear systems.
The agreement matters because it is not about a peripheral part. Landing gear is one of the most safety-critical systems in an aircraft, and the deal makes Bharat Forge the first Indian supplier of forged components to enter Embraer’s global aerospace supply chain.
For Embraer, one of Brazil’s few global industrial champions, the contract reinforces a broader strategy: diversify suppliers, reduce concentration risks and build stronger industrial links in markets that can become both manufacturing partners and future customers.
More Than Sourcing
The contract covers high-integrity forged components for landing gear systems across Embraer’s commercial and defense aircraft programs. Financial terms were not disclosed, but the industrial message is clear.
In aerospace, supplier diversification is not simply a question of lowering costs. Aircraft manufacturers need certified capacity, reliable execution and long-term partners capable of meeting strict quality standards. The pandemic, production bottlenecks and geopolitical tensions have all made supply-chain resilience a strategic priority for the industry.
That is why the Bharat Forge agreement is more relevant than a routine procurement announcement. It places an Indian manufacturer inside a technically demanding part of Embraer’s production ecosystem, where reliability and certification are central.
India’s Aerospace Push
Bharat Forge, based in Pune, is a global forging and precision-engineering group with operations across sectors such as automotive, energy, oil and gas, rail, marine, defense and aerospace. The company has been expanding its aerospace division, with capabilities in forging, precision machining and sub-assembly integration.
Amit B. Kalyani, vice chairman and joint managing director of Bharat Forge, said becoming the first Indian supplier of forged components to Embraer is a “proud moment” and a sign of the capabilities the company has built in aerospace.
He said the contracts should help Bharat Forge gain scale in critical structural components, complementing the presence it has already developed in aircraft engine components.
A Strategic Market
For Embraer, India offers more than a supplier base. The country has a growing aviation market, a large engineering pool and a government agenda focused on expanding domestic manufacturing in strategic sectors. That combination makes India increasingly relevant for aircraft makers looking to balance sales opportunities with industrial partnerships.
Roberto Chaves, Embraer’s executive vice president for global procurement and supply chain, said India represents a major opportunity within the company’s supplier-diversification strategy. He said the contract supports Embraer’s goal of building a more resilient and competitive supply chain while contributing to the development of India’s aerospace industry. The agreement also comes as Embraer continues to expand its presence in the country and maintain dialogue with local industry leaders and government officials.
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