Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to perform bhoomi pujan for 10,000-tons aluminium extrusion press at Yantra India Limited in Nagpur
New Delhi, June 18
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will perform the Bhoomi Pujan for the state-of-the-art 10,000-tonne Aluminium Extrusion Press at Yantra India Limited, Ordnance Factory, Ambajhari in Nagpur, Maharashtra, on June 19.
As per a statement from the Ministry of Defence (MoD), the ceremony will be attended by the Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis, Secretary (Defence Production) Sanjeev Kumar and other senior officials of the Department of Defence Production as well as YIL.
The proposed extrusion press will be a major national asset for the defence manufacturing sector.
It will strengthen the nation's capability to produce large, high-strength and precision aluminium alloy extrusions to cater to the requirements of the defence & aerospace sectors.
The project will help reduce dependence on imports of critical aluminium extruded components and support indigenous manufacturing under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision.
On Wednesday, the Defence Minister welcomed India's annual defence production reaching an all-time high of Rs 1.78 lakh crore in financial year 2025-26, citing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and the efforts of stakeholders across the defence sector.
In a post on X, Singh said, "Under the inspiring leadership of PM Shri @narendramodi, India's defence production is reaching new heights every year. I am delighted to inform everyone that India's annual defence production has surged to an all-time high of Rs 1.78 lakh crore in the Financial Year (FY) 2025-26."
According to the Ministry of Defence, the latest figure marks a 15.6 per cent increase over the previous financial year's output of Rs 1.54 lakh crore. It also represents a 110 per cent rise since FY 2020-21, when defence production stood at Rs 84,643 crore. Indigenous defence production has increased nearly fourfold from Rs 43,746 crore recorded in FY 2013-14.
MoD said Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) and other public sector units accounted for about 76 per cent of the total production during FY 2025-26, while the private sector contributed 24 per cent. The private sector's share rose from 22 per cent in FY 2024-25 and reached an all-time high of around Rs 42,000 crore, reflecting its growing role in the country's defence manufacturing ecosystem.
The growth in domestic defence production has also contributed to a record performance in defence exports. India recorded defence exports worth Rs 38,424 crore during FY 2025-26, the highest ever, the MoD added.
The Defence Minister also credited the Department of Defence Production and industry stakeholders, both public and private, for the sustained rise in output.
"The remarkable rise in India's defence production in recent years is the result of the collective efforts of the Department of Defence Production and all other stakeholders. This upward trajectory is a clear indicator of the country's expanding defence industrial base. With sustained policy support, several new initiatives, increased private sector participation, and growing export capabilities, the defence production sector is poised for continued acceleration in the years ahead," the Defence Minister added.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good to see focus on indigenous manufacturing. But I hope the private sector's share increases further. 24% is still low compared to DPSUs. Competition will drive innovation and efficiency. Otherwise, these PSUs can become lethargic.
Excellent milestone! From Rs 43,746 crore in 2013-14 to Rs 1.78 lakh crore now - that's a fourfold increase in just over a decade. Shows the Modi government's consistent push for defence production. Also happy to see Maharashtra getting this facility. Nagpur is becoming a defence hub. 👏
10,000-tonne press is no joke! Such heavy extrusion capability will also benefit civilian sectors like railways, metro coaches, and aerospace. Hope we can also export these extrusions to friendly countries. Make in India for the world! 🔧🛠️
Impressive numbers from India's defence sector. The export figure of Rs 38,424 crore is particularly noteworthy. As a foreign observer, I can see India is serious about becoming a defence manufacturing hub. The ecosystem is maturing rapidly.
Bhoomi pujan for such a strategic project is a good step. But I hope this translates to actual production on time. Many defence projects get delayed. Also, we need to focus on R&D for next-generation alloys, not just pressing. Still, progress is welcome. 🙏
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