Agneyastra Energetics Breaks Ground on ₹1,500 Crore Strategic Defence Manufacturing Facility in Andhra Pradesh
Agneyastra Energetics Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), announced the groundbreaking of a major strategic defence manufacturing facility near Madakasira in Sri Sathya Sai District, Andhra Pradesh. This development represents a significant step in advancing India's indigenous capabilities in advanced energetics and ammunition systems.The integrated campus, spread across more than 1,000 acres, is planned for development with a strategic investment of ₹1,500 crore over the next 24 years. Utilizing advanced manufacturing technologies, high-safety testing infrastructure, and specialized logistics capabilities, the facility aims to significantly bolster India's self-reliance in critical defence and aerospace applications.
The initiative, established to counter India's reliance on imported energetics materials, develops indigenously designed, manufactured, and globally compliant solutions. This focus strongly aligns with the Government of India's Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision by driving import substitution and local value creation.
Expected to contribute substantially to regional economic growth, the project is anticipated to generate approximately 800 direct jobs and around 2,500 indirect employment opportunities, solidifying Andhra Pradesh's role as a preferred hub for defence manufacturing.
Mr. Baba Kalyani, Chairman & Managing Director of Bharat Forge Limited, stated, "India has a significant opportunity to emerge as a globally trusted source for advanced defence systems and critical materials. Agneyastra Energetics is a strategic step towards building a strong indigenous energetics ecosystem and globally competitive capabilities from India for both domestic and international markets."
The move leverages the Kalyani Group's six decades of expertise in strategic defence manufacturing, metallurgy, and systems integration.
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Operational Overview
| Company/Entity | Relationship | Focus Area |
|---|---|---|
| Agneyastra Energetics Limited | Subsidiary of KSSL | Specialized manufacturing of advanced ammunition, propellants, rockets, and pyrotechnic systems for defence, aerospace, and space. |
| Kalyani Strategic Systems Ltd. (KSSL) | Subsidiary of Bharat Forge Limited | Flagship entity driving the defence business initiatives of the Group. |
| Bharat Forge Limited | Parent Company | Group with expertise spanning over five decades in design, engineering, metallurgy, and manufacturing. |
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