Rane and ZF Group have agreed to further strengthen their partnership by expanding the product portfolio within their joint venture, ZF Rane Automotive India Pvt Ltd with plans to introduce rack drive electric power steering system technologies to the Indian market.

“With this new phase of strategic partnership ZF and Rane together intend to offer the full range of state-of-the-art electric power steering systems to our customers on the Indian market,” said Theodor Kaster, Head of Global Steering Product Line, ZF Group.

In addition, Rane and ZF have signed a license agreement for column drive electric power steering system technology, which will be exclusively used by Rane Steering Systems Pvt Ltd in India, according to a statement.

“Given our long history as a steering systems supplier, this collaboration enhances our commitment to offer the latest technology choices to the customer matching their requirements. This important initiative will position us as a complete steering systems supplier,” said Harish Lakshman, Chairman, Rane Group.

The partnership builds on a 35-year relationship between Rane and ZF. Together, they aim to lead the development of next-generation steering technologies for the Indian automotive market.