Azad Engineering Inaugurates 7,600 Sq. M Lean Manufacturing Facility for Baker Hughes in Hyderabad

Azad Engineering Inaugurates 7,600 Sq. M Lean Manufacturing Facility for Baker Hughes in Hyderabad​

Azad Engineering, a precision engineering firm, marked a significant operational milestone with the inauguration of a 7,600 sq. m. next-generation lean manufacturing facility. The new Centre of Excellence, located in Tunikibollaram, Hyderabad, was built to support growing commitments to the global energy technology company, Baker Hughes, aligning with global manufacturing standards.

The facility's inauguration ceremony was attended by several industry leaders, including Shri. D. Sridhar Babu, Hon'ble Minister for Industries & IT, Government of Telangana, Shri. K. Shashanka, VC & MD of TGIIC, Shri. V Madhusudan, Director, Investment Promotion, Inds & Commerce Department, Government of Telangana, and other senior leadership from Baker Hughes and the company's Chairman & CEO, Mr. Rakesh Chopdar.

Deepening Strategic Collaboration​

The facility represents a deep and strategic manufacturing collaboration that originated from a challenging engagement in 2018. Initially focused on supplying critical rotating airfoils for Gas & Steam Turbine Finish stages, the partnership has evolved substantially. Over the years, Azad Engineering successfully navigated stringent global qualification pathways, achieving approvals for multiple grades of raw material, complex process validations, and product-level components set by Baker Hughes.

The company utilized vertical integration, advanced quality systems, and state-of-the-art infrastructure to build a reputation for delivering components with micron-level precision, even under the most demanding timelines and specifications. Today, Azad is a key participant in the Baker Hughes Oilfield Services and Equipment program, integrating into the client's global supply chain strategy.

Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Davide Marrani, Vice President- IET Operations at Baker Hughes, stated that the new facility is a major milestone strengthening Baker Hughes' global supply chain and supporting long-term growth. He added that collaborations like this are essential for building a resilient and competitive global supply chain.

Contribution to Global Manufacturing​

Shri. D. Sridhar Babu noted that the inauguration is a "proud moment for Telangana" and an embodiment of 'Make in India' and 'Make in Telangana.' He highlighted the state's growth in precision engineering, noting that the sector grew 30% year-on-year over the past decade and saw exports surge 103% last year alone.

Mr. Rakesh Chopdar, Chairman and CEO of Azad Engineering, emphasized that the 7,600 sq. m. facility is part of a deliberate strategy to create a dedicated, world-class manufacturing facility exclusively for Baker Hughes. With approximately 230 skilled professionals onboard, the facility aims to deliver complex components at volume and with tolerances measured in microns.

The newly established plant serves as the company's fourth dedicated facility inauguration, underscoring its aggressive capacity build-out across Aerospace, Defence, Energy, and Oil & Gas sectors.

Key facility details are provided below:


The facility is designed to be engineered for productivity excellence, allowing Azad Engineering to not only respond to global demand for power generation but to lead in fulfilling it.

AZAD Stock Price Movement​

Shares of Azad Engineering Limited are surging to ₹2087.7 as of 2:44 PM, rallying 7.04% in live trading. The stock is maintaining strong momentum, hitting its 52-week high at ₹2143 and showing considerable liquidity with 1.36 million shares traded.