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Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran visited Solar Industries' defence facility in Nagpur to explore collaboration opportunities. He emphasized that no single company can address India's entire defence needs alone. Chandrasekaran stressed that defence manufacturing should be viewed as nation-building rather than pure business. The Tata group is focused on long-term partnerships for developing critical defence capabilities.

Key Points: Tata Chairman Chandrasekaran Calls for Defence Sector Collaboration

  • Defence sector requires multiple players for robust national capabilities
  • Approach should focus on nation-building rather than business metrics
  • Tata Sons committed to long-term collaboration in defence manufacturing
  • Group partnering with global OEMs for Make in India programmes
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India's defence sector needs multi-player ecosystem for robust national capabilities: Tata Sons Chairman

Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran emphasizes multi-player defence ecosystem for national capabilities during Solar Industries facility visit in Nagpur.

"This is not about a business plan for the next year, but about creating the foundation for national capability - N Chandrasekaran"

Nagpur, September 16

India's defence sector required the involvement of multiple players to develop robust national capabilities, as no single firm can address all of the country's defence needs, said Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran on Tuesday.During his visits to Solar Industries Defence Facility in Nagpur, Tata Sons Chairman affirmed the Conglomerate's intention to collaborate in the defence sector.Speaking exclusively with ANI, Chandrasekaran said, "Defence is a very important sector, and we will need multiple players. Nobody can solve the defence needs of the country alone; we all have to contribute. Wherever there is scope for collaboration, we will always collaborate. Today's visit was about understanding their facility and learning what they have."He emphasised that the approach towards defence manufacturing should not be viewed purely as a business.

"Whether it is ammunition, missiles, or other areas, the requirement for capabilities is immense. I don't want to use the word 'demand' because this is not about business — it is about building capabilities required for the nation," Chandrasekaran noted.

The Tata Sons chairman further stressed that the group’s outlook is long-term and nation-first.

"It is not about thinking about how much business we should do. I am considering the capabilities we need, what we currently have, what others possess, and what we must develop. This is not about a business plan for the next year, but about creating the foundation for national capability," he added.

Chandrasekaran reviewed Solar Industries' manufacturing units and capabilities and inspected Solar's ammunition, missile and other defence production facilities.

Tata is playing an increasingly important role in defence programmes of strategic importance. The company has partnered with the Ministry of Defence (MoD), the armed forces and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

Going forward, the group is focused on partnering with global OEMs for 'Make in India' programmes for fighters, helicopters, transport aircraft, weapon systems and land systems; building unmanned systems; supporting other critical aerospace and defence programmes for the Indian defence sector; and setting up world-class aero engine components manufacturing facilities.

- ANI

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Priya S
This is exactly the mindset we need - nation first, not business first. Tata has always shown the way in responsible corporate citizenship.
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Rohit P
Hope this collaboration actually happens on ground. Too many big announcements but implementation takes years. We need faster results given our security challenges.
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Michael C
As someone working in defence manufacturing, this multi-player approach is crucial. Different companies bring different strengths - some in R&D, some in mass production.
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Shreya B
Make in India should mean real capability building, not just assembly. Glad to see Tata focusing on foundational capabilities rather than quick business gains.
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Karthik V
The emphasis on unmanned systems and aero engines is spot on. These are critical areas where we need to reduce import dependency. More private players should step up!

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