- Rane was founded as a distributor of automobiles & parts
- Incorporation as Public Limited company
- Diversified into manufacturing and established plant for IC Engine Valves
- Established facility to make Tie Rod Ends
- Started manufacture of Friction Material
- Established Kar Mobiles Limited to manufacture Automotive and Large Valves
- Started manufacture of Manual Steering Gears
- Established JV with TRW for Power Steering Systems
- Established JV with JMA for distribution of auto components
- TRW JV also commenced manufacture of occupant restraints
- Established JV with NSK for Energy Absorbing Steering Columns
- Founded Rane Institute for Employee Development
- TQM launched under guidance of "Union of Japanese Scientists and Engineers", Japan
- Rane Brake Lining Limited wins Deming Application Prize
- Rane Engine Valve Limited wins Deming Application Prize
- Rane TRW Steering Systems Limited - (Steering Gear Division)
wins Deming Application Prize
- Invested in High Pressure Die Casting products
- Rane (Madras) Limited wins Deming Application Prize
- Rane NSK Steering Systems Limited commenced manufacturing of Electric Power Steering
- Rane TRW Steering Systems Limited (SGD) wins Japanese Quality Medal (JQM) award